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May 23, 2013
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Senator Latimer Selects Kate Bialo, Executive Director of Furniture Sharehouse as a NYS Senate Woman of Distinction

From L-R: Ken Bialo, Kate Bialo, Senator George Latimer, Assemblyman Steve Otis

(Albany, NY) State Senator George Latimer has selected Larchmont resident Kate Bialo, Executive Director of Furniture Sharehouse as a 2013 NYS Senate Woman of Distinction. Furniture Sharehouse provides free furniture to economically disadvantaged individuals and families living in Westchester County, giving them the basic household furnishings that enable them to rebuild their lives and live with dignity.

May 8, 2013
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Press Conference in East Yonkers Announcing Introduction of Flood Mitigation Legislation with Assemblymember Shelley Mayer and Yonkers Councilman Mike Breen

State Senator George Latimer and Assemblymember Shelley Mayer Propose Package of Flood Mitigation Bills in Albany to Address Persistent Flooding Problems in Yonkers

Yonkers, NY (April 21, 2013) –

April 22, 2013
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Latimer Delivers Free Newspapers to Port Chester-Rye Brook Library

Senator Latimer delivers free newspapers to Robin Lettieri, Director of the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library

As part of his continual efforts to keep the public aware and informed of state issues, Senator George Latimer will continue to deliver The Legislative Gazette, a free, weekly publication that is distributed in Albany to the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library.  Senator George Latimer said, 'It is easy for elected officials to trumpet their own accomplishments in Albany to their constituents but our role as advocates is to present people with objective information and give them the ability to make the most informed decisions about public policy and other state issues.'

February 26, 2013
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Senator Latimer & Assemblymember Mayer Host State Budget Forum in Yonkers

Senator Latimer & Assemblymember Mayer Host State Budget Forum in Yonkers

On Thursday, February 21st at the Grinton I Will Library, State Senator George Latimer (37th SD) and Assemblymember Shelley Mayer (90th AD) hosted a community budget forum to provide residents an opportunity to share their budgetary concerns and priorities with their representatives. 

February 26, 2013
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Forum/Town Hall: "A Cup of Joe with Steve and George"

February 9, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Your Voice w/Senator George Latimer

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February 4, 2013
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Latimer's Office Announces Income Tax Preparation Assistance by Making IT-201 Forms Available at Office and By Delivery for Seniors

State Senator George Latimer has announced that beginning immediately, NYS income tax forms, including the IT-201, will be available for pickup at the Senator's office or via delivery for senior citizens who request them. 

January 30, 2013
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Statement on Governor Cuomo's 2013-14 Budget Proposal

'Today, Governor Cuomo put forward his third executive budget proposal that is consistent with the needs of the economy; a budget with no new taxes and a spending increase that is less than 2% above the previous year's budget.  Over the last three years, the budget gap has dwindled, consumer confidence throughout New York has gone up and we have shown that our state provides a ripe climate to conduct business.  We have demonstrated to the taxpayers that we understand their needs and are doing what we need to in order to take the next steps toward a full economic recovery. 

January 22, 2013
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Latimer Named Ranking Member of Education Committee and Receives 5 Additional Committee Assignments

State Senator George Latimer has been named the Ranking Minority Member on the State Senate’s Education Committee, his office announced today.  Latimer will now be the leading advocate for the Democrats on educational issues in the New York State Senate.  Senator John Flanagan of Long Island is currently the Chairman of the Education Committee.  

January 17, 2013
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Latimer & Buchwald Hit the Ground Running

Partner with local governments to advance community priorities

(WESTCHESTER, NY) – Moving into the legislative session that will begin in January, two of Westchester’s recently elected state legislators have already hit the ground running.  State Senator-Elect George Latimer and Assemblyman-Elect David Buchwald are already working with local officials in Harrison, North Castle and Bedford to author and prepare important “home rule” legislation for introduction in the new legislative session. “Home rule” bills relate to pressing local matters that require an alteration of state law.  Latimer and Buchwald have already sent letters to the local government leaders in Harrison, North Castle and Bedford asking for them to organize their legislative priorities so they can be turned into legislative language, reviewed by counsel and eventually introduced to the Senate and Assembly for consideration.

January 1, 2013
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