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The New York State Senate passed a law this week  which gives courts the ability to consider a greater number of issues–including victims’ safety—when setting bail. The bill (S.259), sponsored by Senator George Maziarz, also known as “Jilly’s Law”, is named for Jill Cahill who was killed in 1998.Jill Cahill, of Onondaga County, was in the process of trying to divorce her husband, Jeff Cahill, when he attacked her with a baseball bat, striking her more than seven times and nearly killing her.

A comprehensive video on the 2012 Budget including floor statements and interviews with Senator Maziarz.

Senator Maziarz discusses Nik Wallenda's tightrope walk across Niagara Falls and recent energy initiatives taking place in Western New York.