David J. Valesky's posts related to Domestic Violence

Senate Passes Valesky Legislation to Prevent Elder Abuse

Posted by David J. Valesky on Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

The State Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Senator David J. Valesky (D-Oneida) aimed at preventing elder abuse through domestic violence.

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Erin Merryn's Law would mandate child sex abuse education

SYRACUSE, N.Y. --"My innocence was killed, my childhood was taken. My voice was silenced. And I lived in that silence," Erin Merryn said.

Merryn says starting when she was six, she was sexually abused by a neighbor, then at 11 by an older cousin.

Governor Cuomo in Syracuse to Discuss Budget

Posted by David J. Valesky on Thursday, April 5th, 2012

I was pleased to join Governor Cuomo in discussing budget accomplishments for Central New York. Click the link for more details.

File: 
Gov Cuomo CNY Budget Presentation.pdf

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Senator Valesky Co-Sponsors Legislation to Strengthen Domestic Violence Legislation

Posted by David J. Valesky on Wednesday, June 13th, 2012

The State Senate unanimously passed co-sponsored by Senator David J. Valesky (D-Oneida) to protect victims of domestic violence and increases penalties against abusers. 

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