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Senate Republicans Call on Governor To Remove Utility Tax Surcharge Extension From Executive Budget

Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos and members of the Senate Republican Conference, including Senator Maziarz were joined today by leaders of statewide business organizations to urge Governor Cuomo to remove the proposed extension of the utility tax surcharge from his Executive Budget. The 18-a surcharge, which has increased utility bills for every ratepayer in the state,  is scheduled to expire on March 31, 2014.

February 5, 2013
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Committee Meeting: Energy and Telecommunications Meeting

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Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications Senator George D. Maziarz, Chair 1:30 PM, Monday, February 4, 2013 Room 123 Cap 

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN DATE TIME AND LOCATION OF MEETING

February 4, 1:30 PM - 1:37 PM
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Senator Maziarz Joins "Your Voice" on January 28th

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On January 28th, Senator Maziarz joined "Your Voice" to discuss his re-appointment to the Senate Energy Committee and what the Committee is hoping to address this year.

January 30, 2013
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Senator Maziarz meets with Orleans County business leaders

This afternoon Senator George Maziarz addressed the Orleans County Chamber of Commerce Annual Legislative Luncheon.  The event, held at Tillman's Village Inn in Childs, brings local business leaders together to learn about current state issues and ask questions of their representatives.

January 25, 2013
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Watch "Your Voice" with Senator George Maziarz

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As the Legislative Session begins in Albany, Senator Maziarz provides an update about the Governor's budget proposal, the Niagara Aerospace Museum, the Great Lakes Legislative Caucus, and more.

January 24, 2013
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STAND UP FOR THE SECOND AMENDMENT BY STANDING WITH NEW YORK STATE SENATOR GEORGE MAZIARZ

STAND UP FOR THE SECOND AMENDMENT BY STANDING WITH NEW YORK STATE SENATOR GEORGE MAZIARZ

SENATOR GEORGE MAZIARZProtecting Our 2nd Amendment Rights

Help Senator Maziarz Repeal and Replace Restrictive New Gun Control that Weakens the Second Amendment Constitutional Rights of Law-Abiding New Yorkers! 

January 18, 2013
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Senator Maziarz Chosen to Leadership Position with Great Lakes Legislative Caucus

 

 

SENATOR MAZIARZ CHOSEN TO LEADERSHIP POSITION WITH

 GREAT LAKES LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS

 

January 11, 2013
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Senator Maziarz Reacts to State of the State Address

"First I want to again thank the constituents of the 62nd District for allowing me the opportunity to serve them again this year in the New York State Senate.  Last year, under the leadership of the Senate Majority and of Governor Andrew Cuomo, we accomplished a great deal, including an early budget, enacted property tax caps and reduced tax rates on the middle class.  While last year was a success, there is still a great deal to be done to keep this State moving in the right direction.

January 10, 2013
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Senator Maziarz Responds to Governor Cuomo's Energy Highway Blueprint Release

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo received the Energy Highway Task Force's Blueprint, a comprehensive plan that will add up to 3,200 megawatts of electric generation and transmission capacity and clean power generation at his Cabinet Meeting on Monday.   The Energy Highway initiative, introduced in the 2012 State of the State address, is part of the Governor's Power NY agenda, which was put in place to ensure that New York's energy grid is the most advanced in the nation and promotes increased business investment in the state. 

October 24, 2012
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ENH Honors Senator Maziarz at Child & Adolescent Psych Unit Open House

 

ENH HONORS SENATOR AT CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCH UNIT OPEN HOUSE

October 1, 2012
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Senator Maziarz Joins with the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program in their October Awareness Campaign

 

OCTOBER IS A TIME FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

 

            Senator George Maziarz has again joined with the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program in their October breast cancer awareness campaign to urge women to get mammograms.

October 1, 2012
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Public Hearing: To determine and analyze the Champlain Hudson Power Express and its impact on the residents of the Town of Stony Point

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Senate Standing Committee on Energy and TelecommunicationsChair: Senator George D. MaziarzSponsors: Senator William Larkin and Senator David CarlucciPublic Hearing: To determine and analyze the Champlain Hudson Power Express and its impact on the residents of the Town of Stony PointPlace: Stony Point Community Center, 5 Clubhouse Lane, Stony Point, New YorkTime: 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.Contact: Matt Nelligan (518) 455-2024Media Contact: Kate Alexander (518) 455-2024ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY

October 23, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Senate Hearing sets a course for our Energy Future

Somerset N.Y.- The Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony today from nine witnesses at a hearing meant to draw attention to the State’s energy generation and transmission needs. Aging infrastructure, state environmental policies and proposals to import foreign power are endangering jobs, threatening the tax base of local communities and undermining grid reliability.

September 26, 2012
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Senator Maziarz Announces Funding For Orleans County School Districts

 

             Senator George Maziarz (R-C, Newfane), is pleased to announce that he was able to secure funding for the 5 school districts in Orleans County from the Legislative Education Aid Grant Process.  Each of the five districts-Albion, Holley, Kendall, Lyndonville and Medina-will receive $50,000 to spend in their district on what their top priorities are.  Senator Maziarz was joined by the School District Superintendents to announce the awarding of the funding as the new school year starts.

 

September 11, 2012
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Matthew Buczkowski Eagle Scout Court of Honor

Senator Maziarz recently attended Matthew Buczkowski’s (Troop 4, Iroquois Council) Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony.  Matthew received the highest award presented by the Boy Scouts of America after finishing his Eagle project, which focused on replacing the fencing along the bottom portions of backstops at two Lockport Little League baseball diamonds.   

 

August 31, 2012
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Public Hearing: To consider and analyze the long-term base load energy generation and transmission needs of the State of New York

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Senate Standing Committee on Energy and TelecommunicationsChair: Senator George D. MaziarzPublic Hearing: To consider and analyze the long-term base load energy generation and transmission needs of the State of New York.Place: Town of Somerset Town Hall, 8700 Haight Road, Barker, New York 14012Time: 12:00 P.M.– 4:00 P.M.Contact: Matt Nelligan (518) 455-2024Media Contact: Kate Alexander (716) 434-0608ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVITATION ONLY

September 25, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Senator Maziarz Attends Public Hearing to Oppose Proposed Toll Increase

Last Night, Senator Maziarz attended the NYS Thruway Authority Public Hearing to put on record his opposition to the proposed 45% toll increase.

August 17, 2012
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