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Senator Maziarz supports efforts to crack down on pension padding

Senator George Maziarz (R-C, Newfane) today enthusiastically endorsed New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s efforts to investigate pension padding in both state and local governments across New York.  This morning Senator Maziarz joined Attorney General Cuomo at a press conference at the University at Buffalo Law School to highlight recent expansions in the investigation.

April 1, 2010
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Senator Maziarz visits NYPA Frederick R. Clark Energy Center in Marcy.

Senator Maziarz recently attended a presentation at the New York Power Authority Frederick R. Clark Energy Center in Marcy. The presentation included information on the NYPA Energy Control Center which monitors all NYPA facilities in New York. This is manned 24 hours a day and information is exchanged with other transm...issions owners in NY every 6 seconds.

March 26, 2010
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MAZIARZ URGES ACTION ON JOB CREATION AND RETENTION PROGRAMS

In response to a letter sent by Governor David Paterson to state legislative leaders calling on them to reform the state’s Power for Jobs Program, State Senator George D. Maziarz  (R-C, Newfane) said that the governor’s plan lacks the substance and vision to effectively address the needs of the state’s employers who rely on the program.

March 23, 2010
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Maziarz working to expand eligibility for military scholarships


Senator George Maziarz (R-C, Newfane) is very pleased to announce that the State Senate unanimously adopted legislation he introduced and sponsored (S.1417-A) to expand the eligibility dates for certain military higher education scholarships.

March 18, 2010
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Senator George Maziarz met with Nathalie Normandeau

This week in Albany, Senator George Maziarz met with Nathalie Normandeau,Vice Premier & Minister of Natural Resources of Quebec, to discuss regionaland international energy issues.

March 17, 2010
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State Parks Rally at Wilson Tuscarora State Park

On Saturday, March 13, Senator Maziarz attended a rally at the park with community members, park advocates and local elected leaders to show Governor Paterson that this vital economic and tourist destination cannot remain on the state's closure list.

March 15, 2010
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North Tonawanda Football Ring Ceremony

I was a guest speaker at the North Tonawanda Football ring ceremony, celebrating the State Championship Title for North Tonawanda.

March 15, 2010
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Lockport Business Assocation Awards Dinner

I attended the Lockport Business Association Awards dinner honoring Lockport area businesses.

March 15, 2010
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Senator Maziarz meets with Continuing/Community Education Awardees in Albany

Sara Gonzalez of Lockport and Leonel Rosario of Kent were recognized in Albany during the New York Association for Continuing/Community Education's 27th Annual Student of the Year Awards and Legislative Breakfast.

March 12, 2010
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Committee Meeting: Energy and Telecommunications Meeting

Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications Senator George D. Maziarz, Chair 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 16, 2010 Room 124 CAP

March 16, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Royhart Varsity Banquet

Senator Maziarz takes a few moments at the Royhart Varsity Banquet to meet with Elliot Spitzer.  

March 11, 2010
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National Kidney Foundation

Senator Maziarz at a Kidney Screening in Albany sponsored by the National Kidney Foundation.

March 10, 2010
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Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester

Senator Maziarz met with members of the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester on March 9th, 2010.

March 10, 2010
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Brockport High School String Orchestra

The Brockport High School String Orchestra, directed by Cathleen Gurnett,was in Albany today (March 9) as part of the New York State School MusicAssociation's 38th Annual "Music in Our Schools Month" promotionalactivities.  Senator Maziarz joined them in the Concourse underneath theEmpire State Plaza.

March 9, 2010
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SENATOR MAZIARZ AGREES WITH BUDWEY: SODA TAX IS “INSANE!”

Frank Budwey, the owner of Budwey’s Supermarkets in North Tonawanda, Kenmore, and Newfane, is featured in a new “New Yorkers Against Unfair Taxes” television ad railing against the Governor’s proposed “soda tax.”

March 9, 2010
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NT's Frank Budwey speaks out against "soda tax"

This ad was created by New Yorkers Against Unfair Taxes.  It features Frank Budwey, owner of Budwey's Supermarkets, which has stores in North Tonawanda, Kenmore, and Newfane.

March 9, 2010
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