David J. Valesky's Reports

Letter from Senators Valesky and Johnson Urging Comptroller to Pull State Pension Funds From U.K. Companies with Libyan Ties

Posted by David J. Valesky on Thursday, August 27th, 2009

State Senators David J. Valesky (D-Oneida) and Craig M. Johnson (D-Nassau), incensed over the release and subsequent “hero’s welcome” received by the terrorist convicted of the Pan Am Flight 103 bombings, sent a letter Aug. 26, 2009 to NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli urging him to divest state pension funds from any United Kingdom-based companies that conduct business with Libya. 

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The Draft Report of the Temporary Committee on Rules and Administration

Posted by David J. Valesky on Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

The Temporary Committee for Rules Reform released a report outlining a package of recommendations on how best to change the way the Senate operates. To learn more, go to the Committee's page.

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Temporary Committee on Rules Reform Submitted Testimonies

Posted by David J. Valesky on Sunday, March 1st, 2009

Syracuse:Friday, February 6, 2009Syracuse Common Council Chambers231 Washington StreetSyracuse, New York 13202

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Albany:Tuesday, February 10, 200910 AM - 1 PMState Capitol Hearing Room AAlbany, New York 12247

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NYSS Temporary Committee on Rules Reform: Long Island Testimony Given Friday, February 27, 2009

Posted by David J. Valesky on Friday, February 27th, 2009

Hearing Minutes Minutes from the Hearing in Long Island

Stuart Berger, PresidentCitizens for a Better New York (CFBNY)

Michael CohenPrivate Citizen

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NYSS Temporary Committee on Rules Reform: NYC Testimony Given Thursday, February 26, 2009

Posted by David J. Valesky on Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Hearing MinutesMinutes from the Hearing in New York City

Gerald BenjaminProfessor of Political Science and Director, Center for Research, Regional Education and Outreach (SUNY NEW PALTZ)

Rachael Fauss, Research and Policy Associatefor Citizen Union of the City of New York

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NYSS Temporary Committee on Rules Reform: Albany Testimony Given February 10, 2009

Posted by David J. Valesky on Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

Hearing MinutesMinutes from the Hearing in Albany

Susan Lerner, Executive DirectorNew York Common Cause

E.J. McMahon, DirectorEmpire Center for New York State Policy

Blair Horner, Legislative DirectorNew York Public Interest Research Group

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NYSS Temporary Committee on Rules Reform: Syracuse Testimony Given Friday, February 6, 2009

Posted by David J. Valesky on Friday, February 6th, 2009

Hearing MinutesMinutes from the Hearing in Syracuse

Jennifer Drage, Policy Associate National Conference of State Legislatures

Tanika Jones, Syracuse Area OrganizerCitizen Action of New York

Joan Johnson, Co-PresidentSyracuse Metro League of Women Voters

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Are You Looking For A Job?

Posted by David J. Valesky on Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

Thinking about a career in public service? Government careers can be both exciting and rewarding. New York State and local governments offer a broad range of career opportunities, from law enforcement to medical, conservation to education, and much more.Government jobs offer competitive salaries and benefits, including flexible work schedules. Best of all, New York State and local government jobs are available right here in New York, so you may not have to travel far to find the rewarding career that you seek.

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