James S. Alesi's News items

(Albany, N.Y.) Senator James Alesi (R-Perinton) said, “We have to address bullying at every level we can. No student should ever be bullied because of any reason. Bullies don’t pick on the toughest people, they look for the weaknesses in others, and it’s our job to protect our children. The scars of bullying can last a lifetime, and the dignity for all students act takes the first step to protect our children from being persecuted, physically and emotionally, in our schools.

(Rochester, N.Y.) – If Mayor Robert Duffy wants to take over the City School District, he has to convince two people: Rochester area State Senators Jim Alesi and Joe Robach. Neither are on board, and Alesi expressed strong reservations on Thursday.“Senators Robach and Alesi are critically important. I think it all hinges on them,” said Rochester Teachers Association President Adam Urbanski, a major opponent of mayoral control.

Senator Jim Alesi (R-Perinton) joined Governor Eliot Spitzer and legislative leaders to announce an agreement on workers’ compensation reform that will greatly reduce costs to businesses and increase benefits for workers in New York State. Senator Alesi has carried the ‘Unshackle Upstate’ workers’ compensation reform bill for years as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business.

Senator Jim Alesi (R-Perinton) and Assemblyman Joe Errigo (R,C-Conesus) today hosted a special ceremony to present 13 local war veterans with military awards sanctioned by the State of New York. Awards presented include the Conspicuous Service Cross, New York’s highest military honor, as well as the Medal for Merit and the Conspicuous Service Star.

Senator Jim Alesi (R- Perinton) today announced that the Senate has passed his bill (S.3592-A) which would ensure small and medium-sized businesses are able to find information on economic programs, as well as assist them in complying with any necessary regulations, from the State regional economic development office.

    Senator Jim Alesi (R- Perinton) ) today announced that the State Senate has passed his bill (S.2597) which would increase the benefits received by totally disabled volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers in New York State.

    Senator Jim Alesi (R-Perinton) announced today that Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo has been selected as a 2008 "Woman of Distinction." County Clerk Dinolfo was honored at a ceremony on June 3rd at the State Capitol in Albany.

At a press conference today at Seabreeze Amusement Park in Rochester, New York, State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith described the efforts the Department of Labor is undertaking to ensure amusement park safety, and she reminded all New Yorkers to follow basic safety guidelines so they can gain the most enjoyment from rides at amusement parks and traveling carnivals.