Joseph A. Griffo's posts related to Agencies

PRESS RELEASE: Griffo Says Keep Annsville Open While Investigating Youth Agency's Sex Party Involvement

Posted by Joseph A. Griffo on Friday, June 11th, 2010

Griffo Says Taxpayer-Funded Teen Orgy at State Youth Facility Calls for Resignation of OCFS Commissioner 

 Senator also wants proposed closure of Annsville Residential OCFS Center halted until Investigation concludes

 

            (Albany) - State Senator Joseph A. Griffo (R- IP-C, Rome) today said that a shocking lack of oversight and management in allowing a state taxpayer-funded orgy to take place during a dance at a youth facility that houses killers and other violent criminals, is enough reason for Commissioner Gladys Carrion to resign from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.

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Griffo: Late State Budget Shows Need for Reform Convention

Posted by Joseph A. Griffo on Thursday, April 1st, 2010

Utica - Senator Joseph A. Griffo (R-IP-C, Rome) today voiced outrage that New York State is starting its 2010-2011 fiscal year without a budget in place.

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GRIFFO SAYS TAKE A LONG LOOK BEFORE LOOKING TO CLOSE PARKS

Posted by Joseph A. Griffo on Friday, February 19th, 2010

Senator Griffo’s Statement on Parks Budget Cut Proposal

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What happened to the Data Center and the Jobs?

Posted by Joseph A. Griffo on Friday, December 11th, 2009

Griffo: Administration Owes Area Explanation Regarding Data Center

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Griffo Reports that Restoration of Tug Hill Commission in Final Budget

Posted by Joseph A. Griffo on Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

Griffo Reports Restoration of Tug Hill Commission in Final Budget Agreement Senator Confident that Review of Commission will confirm its continued need

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Griffo Bill to Push Accountability Website Passes Senate

Posted by Joseph A. Griffo on Wednesday, June 8th, 2011

Senate Passes Legislation to Establish ResultsNY.gov WebsiteWebsite Would Increase Accountability of State Government Agencies

The New York State Senate today passed legislation (S.3657), sponsored by Senator Joseph Griffo (R-C-IP, Rome) to create a new website, ResultsNY.gov, that would enable the public to review the performance of government programs to see how effectively agencies are spending tax dollars. People visiting the site could also submit their own suggestions and recommendations on how to stop government waste and reduce State spending.

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Griffo and Brindisi in Talks with Governor's Office Over Regional Concerns

Posted by Joseph A. Griffo on Thursday, February 16th, 2012

Griffo and Brindisi Advance Talks With Administration Over Pressing Regional Development Concerns

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