George D. Maziarz's Reports

For the first time in the history of the State University of New York (SUNY), students and families will be able to properly plan for the cost of a college education in a predictable manner. The NYSUNY 2020 plan, enacted into law at the end of the recently-concluded Legislative Session, will allow each State University of New York and City University of New York (SUNY and CUNY) campus to raise tuition by $300 per year for five years. This plan replaces an era of dramatic tuition increases with a system that is predictable and empowers students and parents to plan for college expenses.

LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the MillerHose Fire Company, Inc.  Approved unanimously in the Senate on January 11, 2011.   WHEREAS,  This  Legislative Body is proud to commemorate the 100th Anni-versary of the Miller Hose Fire Company, Inc.

Below are written remarks submitted during the October 19, 2010 hearing in Albany regarding National Grid's expenditures and rate increase case.

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Opening remarks from Committee Chairman Senator George Maziarz

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Remarks from National Grid USA President Thomas King

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Remarks of Consumer Protection Board Chairperson Mindy Bockstein

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Remarks of IBEW Local 37 President Ted Skerpon

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Remarks of Public Service Commission Chairman Garry Brown

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Remarks of Robert Loughney on behalf of multiple intervenors

CLICK HERE TO SIGN THE PETITION TO HONOR MOTHER TERESA WITH A SPECIAL LIGHT DISPLAY AT THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING

STATUS: S2534  MAZIARZ   No Same as ON FILE: 01/06/10 Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation LawTITLE....Enacts the "Niagara parks reinvestment act"

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REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION

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This rebate program, administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), is available to residential consumers replacing existing appliances of the same type with new ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances or High Efficiency ENERGY STAR appliances.

Helpful Holiday Shopping and Safety Tips

While many of us still enjoy supporting our local businesses during the holiday, shopping online has become  a very popular way to purchase gifts.

What is that note attached to my utility bill?By Senator George Maziarz

You may have received an unwelcome note with your last utility bill.  Thenote might have said something like: “Due to a state law that took effecton July 1, 2009, utilities must collect a special assessment from allcustomers for the state’s general fund.  This assessment amounts to anannual bill increase of approximately 2%.”

Senate Republicans Unveil “A Better Plan for New York” as Alternative to High Taxes, New Fees and Lack of Accountability Offered by Democrats;

GOP Plan Spends Less than Governor Proposed, Includes Initiatives to Create Jobs, Major New Proposal to Help Middle-Class Families Pay for College.