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Senator Maziarz Presents Community Development Funds to City of Lockport

On Monday April 9th, Senator Maziarz presented funding to City of Lockport officials which will provide grants to downtown businesses.  This funding was secured through the New York State Office of Community Renewal and will be provided to over 15 businesses in downtown Lockport.

April 11, 2012
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Senator Maziarz introduces Governor Cuomo at Buffalo Post-budget Press Conference

On April 4, 2012 Senator Maziarz introduced Governor Cuomo for his Post-Budget Press Conference in Buffalo.

April 5, 2012
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Senator Maziarz's Weekly Update on "Your Voice"

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Senator Maziarz talks about the 2012 Budget Process and Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk on his cable show taped March 26, 2012.

April 5, 2012
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Senator Maziarz's Weekly Update on "Your Voice"

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Senator Maziarz on his weekly cable show discussing the DNA Database expansion, the approved district lines, the 2012 budget and conference committees.

March 26, 2012
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Senator Maziarz's Weekly Update on "Your Voice"

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

March 19, 2012
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Senator Maziarz meets with members of the Future Farmers of America

On March 5, 2012 Senator Maziarz met with members of the Future Farmers of America in Albany from Albion High School as well as FFA State Officers during their Annual day in Albany.

March 16, 2012
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Senator Maziarz meets with District 4H Members

During the Annual 4H Capital Days on March 6, 2012, Senator Maziarz met with 4H student members and coordinators

March 16, 2012
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Senator Maziarz meets District NYSSMA Students

Annual NYSSMA Day in Albany 3-5-12

Senator Maziarz met with two Lockport High School All-State Jazz Choir members during the Annual NYSSMA day in Albany on March 5, 2012

March 16, 2012
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Senator Maziarz's Weekly Update on "Your Voice"

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This week Senator Maziarz talks with the New York State Farm Bureau President Dean Norton.

March 9, 2012
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Niagara and Orleans County Youth Bureaus visit Albany

Members of the Niagara and Orleans County Youth Bureaus recently visited Albany to discuss their programs with Senator Maziarz.  Meghan Lutz (Niagara County Youth Bureau), Thomas G. Johnston (Niagara Falls), Sean O'Brien (Niagara Falls), Senator Maziarz, Katie Richardson (Kendall), Marisa Hanlon (Kendall), Jocelyn Sikorski (Orleans County Youth Bureau).

February 15, 2012
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Senator Maziarz's Weekly Update on "Your Voice"

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Senator Maziarz discusses the passage of the DNA Databank expansion, the Deputies of the Year Award and the Cambrian Award.

February 10, 2012
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Senator Maziarz's Weekly Update on "Your Voice"

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Senator Maziarz talks this week about the passage of Abbagail's law, the Governor's Budget Proposal and Redistricting

February 3, 2012
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Senator Maziarz Reacts to Senate Passage of Extension of DNA Bank

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Recently the Senate approved legislation, co-sponsored by the Senator that would expand the state DNA Bank, the largest expansion since its implementation in 1994.  Not only will this expansion help local and state officials solve more crimes, but it will also help exonerate those who were wrongfully convicted.  Senator Maziarz reacts to the passage after session on January 31, 2012.  

February 1, 2012
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Senator Maziarz introduces local deputies to the Chamber as State Deputies of the Year

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During session on January 30, 2012 Senator Maziarz introduced two Niagara County Sheriff's Department deputies to the chamber as they were selected by the State as Deputies of the Year.  Deputy Sheriff Jonathan Andres and Deputy Sheriff Shawn Grapes, both of the Niagara County Sheriff's Department were honored with this year's award for the action they took in rescuing fellow deputy Allen Gerhardt who crashed during a hot pursuit.  

January 31, 2012
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ABBAGAIL’S LAW APPROVED IN SENATE

          Senator George Maziarz (R-C, Newfane) is pleased to announce that legislation (S.164C) he sponsors known as “Abbagail’s Law” was approved in the State Senate this afternoon by a vote of 45-1.   Abbagail’s Law would make it clear that any individual acting as a supervising driver while under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. It also creates the crime of aggravated supervising a driver while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, which shall be a Class E felony.  

January 24, 2012
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Calling for independent investigation of Niagara County SPCA; move toward "no kill" methods for sheltering animals

“Since my press release of January 3, I have spoken at length with local government leaders and representatives of both local and national animal welfare organizations.  These individuals have further convinced me that a truly independent and transparent investigation of the allegations concerning the Niagara County SPCA (NC SPCA) is absolutely necessary.  

January 17, 2012
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Stanley Maziarz of North Tonawanda honored by Sikora Post

Honoree Stanley Maziarz accompanied by Niagara County Officials

On  Friday January 13, 2012 Stanley Maziarz of North Tonawanda was honored at a reception held by the Sikora Post in North Tonawanda for being named Chevalier of the Legion of Honor by the President of France.  Senator Maziarz had the distinct pleasure of speaking about Stanley's great accomplishments as well as presenting him with his original letter from President Nicholas Sarkozy framed.  Senator was joined at this event by numerous veteran members of the Sikora Post, Niagara County Sheriff Jim Voutour, North Tonawanda Mayor Rob Ortt, City of Tonawanda Mayor and North Tonawanda native Ron Pilozzi and elected officials from the City of North Tonawanda.  Senatory Maziarz stated that it was a pleasure to attend such an event to honor a hero of this country.

January 17, 2012
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Senator Maziarz thanks local veterans who pushed for new law

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Today at North Tonawanda City Hall, Senator George Maziarz thanked two local veterans, John Zaleski and Walt Buchalski, for their advocacy on behalf of those who have served their country in the military.  The two North Tonawanda residents presented Senator Maziarz with the idea for a new law (Chapter 16 of the Laws of 2011) that encourages municipalities to erect bulletin boards displaying helpful information for veterans in their city, town or village halls.  In turn, Senator Maziarz, presented John and Walt with framed “pen certificates” in honor of Governor Cuomo signing the bill into law last year. 

January 13, 2012
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New group formed to promote Niagara Falls Airport

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At a press conference this morning, Senator George Maziarz (R-C, Newfane) joined key boosters of the Niagara Falls International Airport to announce the creation of the Niagara Falls International Airport Stakeholders Group, Inc., a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organization that will work to promote the further development and utilization of the new, state-of-the art passenger terminal that opened in December 2009.

January 12, 2012
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Iran Divestment Act approved in State Legislature

Senator George Maziarz (R-C, Newfane) praised legislation (S.5917-A) approved in Albany yesterday that would prohibit companies doing $20 million or more in business with Iran’s energy industry from entering or renewing state or local government contracts in New York.

As Chairman of the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee, Senator Maziarz co-sponsored the “Iran Divestment Act of 2012” and advocated strongly for its passage.

January 10, 2012
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