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TAKE A RIDE ON THE TUCKAHOE TROLLEY

Posted by Jeffrey D. Klein on Friday, August 13th, 2010

Senator Klein, Generoso Pope Foundation and Village of Tuckahoe Launch New Tuckahoe Trolley

 

TUCKAHOE, NY – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), Chairman David Pope of the Generoso Pope Foundation and Tuckahoe Mayor John Fitzpatrick launched the new Tuckahoe Trolley on Friday, August 13th. Elected officials and foundation representatives christened the trolley and took an inaugural ride through the village with community members.

 

“Small businesses are truly the backbone of our community. The Tuckahoe Trolley will make it easier for residents of Eastchester, Tuckahoe, and Bronxville to shop right in their own backyard and pump much needed funds into our local economy,” said State Senator Jeff Klein.

 

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IDC Releases Mandate Relief Recommendations Proposals Level Local Gov't Playing Field, Lower Costs & Save Taxpayer Dollars

Posted by Jeffrey D. Klein on Thursday, January 20th, 2011

The Independent Democratic Conference today unveiled a series of common sense recommendations that will help local governments tackle state mandates, save money, and help ease the burden on taxpayers.

These recommendations, which were made in consultation with the New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials, include helping municipalities save money by revamping laws that allow local governments enter into employee benefit cooperatives; cut down on the costs of prescription drug access; and enacting legislation to allow communities to hold building code scofflaws accountable.

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State Senate Passes IDC Priority Bill To Allow Schools/ Local Gov'ts to Pool Resources, Cut Costs

Posted by Jeffrey D. Klein on Thursday, June 16th, 2011

The New York State Senate today passed priority legislation by the Independent Democratic Conference that will cut costs and lower burdens on property taxpayers by streamlining the process for schools and other local governments to jointly consolidate healthcare-related and administrative operations.

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IDC Releases Mandate Relief Recommendations

Posted by Jeffrey D. Klein on Wednesday, January 19th, 2011

 Proposals Level Local Gov't Playing Field, Lower Costs & Save Taxpayer Dollars

The Independent Democratic Conference today unveiled a series of common sense recommendations that will help local governments tackle state mandates, save money, and help ease the burden on taxpayers.

File: 
IDC School Mandate Relief Report.pdf

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Independent Democratic Conference Releases 2012 Legislative Agenda

Posted by Jeffrey D. Klein on Sunday, January 8th, 2012

 

NEW YORK, NY - The Independent Democratic Conference  released its 2012 legislative agenda Thursday aimed at strengthening this state's economy, improving the lives of New York residents, and preserving New York's progressive tradition.

The agenda was released on the anniversary of the IDC's formation and after a successful year that saw many of the conference's 2011 priorities made into law.

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Senator Klein Attends 15th Annual Throggs Neck St. Patrick's Day Parade

Senator Klein marches with other local elected official in the 15th Annual Throggs Neck St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Senator Klein marches with other local elected official in the 15th Annual Throggs Neck St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Senator Klein's Statement on Early Passage of 2013-14 Budget

Posted by Jeffrey D. Klein on Monday, April 1st, 2013
Governor Cuomo, Senator Klein and Legislative Leaders Announce Budget Framework

 

Budget Increases Minimum Wage to $9, Helps Returning Veterans Build Careers, Sends Middle Class Families $350 Tax Rebate Checks and Keeps Middle Class Taxes at Lowest Levels in Over Half a Century 

 

Senate Majority Coalition Co-Leader and Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeff Klein (D-Westchester/Bronx) today announced early passage of the 2013-14 Budget. The Budget passed both houses of the Legislature well before the April 1 deadline, making it the earliest budget since 1983.

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