Joseph P. Addabbo Jr's posts related to Families

Parents for Megan's Law Lecture at PS 254 in Richmond Hill

A speaker from Parents for Megan's Law will be present to discuss the prevention programs, advocacy services and counseling they offer. The event is being sponsored by Senator Addabbo and is free to attend.

http://www.parentsformeganslaw.org/

Location

PS 254
84-40 101st Street
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
United States
Phone: 718-738-1111
40° 41' 49.8372" N, 73° 50' 52.3176" W
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Senate Passes Bill to Protect the Kids from Sex Offenders

Posted by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr on Friday, July 16th, 2010

Senator Addabbo: Law Requires Sex Offender, Abuse Screening for Jobs Working with Children

Queens, NY, July 16, 2010 --  NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) announced the passing of legislation in the Senate (S6998A) which will help prevent employers from hiring registered sex offenders and those guilty of child abuse for jobs that require a significant time spent around children.

While hiring policies utilized by public schools already include background checks and ensure this security for children, other organizations do not currently practice similar diligence.

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Americans Fedding Americans sponsored by Senator Addabbo.

On Tuesday, October 19th NYS Senator Addabbo sponsored an event for people who are struggling due to the difficult economic times. Along with Feed the Children and Avon 1200 local residents were provided with one box of food, one box daily essentials and a box of Avon products. Over 40 volunteers and Mr. Met  help distribute the items.

1,200 QUEENS FAMILIES (4,000 TOTAL IN NYC) GET HELP FROM FEED THE CHILDREN CARAVAN

Posted by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr on Friday, October 22nd, 2010

  State Senator Addabbo Identifies Queens Recipients and Provides Volunteer Support;October Is Hunger Awareness Month  

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CO-SPONSORS ADDABBO, BRADY & MARSHAK HOLD SUCCESSFUL SENIOR SUNSET SUPPER / ELDER LAW SEMINAR: “HEALTH CARE PROXY FOR ALL”

Posted by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011

Queens, NY, August 1, 2011 – On Thursday, July 28, NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., co- sponsored a Senior Sunset Supper that included a Health Care Proxy seminar at Sugar Bun Bakery, 156-22 Crossbay Boulevard, Howard Beach, with elder law attorneys and partners at Brady & Marshak, Linda Marshak and Nancy Brady, R.N.  The event kicked off the law firm’s “Health Care Proxy for All” campaign.

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NYS SENATOR JOSEPH ADDABBO STATEMENT ON THE FEED THE CHILDREN EVENT IN QUEENS

Posted by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr on Monday, September 19th, 2011

Queens, NY, September 19, 2011 -- I am grateful to have been given the opportunity to work with Feed the Children (Wednesday, September 14, in Forest Park) in order to address the growing issue of people living in poverty. At the event, families were given boxes of food, toiletries and Avon products, all totaling approximately $160.  The long and lingering effects of the recession have caused families to struggle to put food on the table; they don’t have the purchasing power to help the economy recover.

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Addabbo Focuses on Families

Posted by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr on Thursday, September 20th, 2012

Families are the backbone of our communities, and they are always changing.See attcahed PDF to read more on what Senator Addabbo and the state are doing assist families.

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