Kevin S. Parker's Blog entries

Statement from State Senator Kevin Parker on the 'Swine Flu' virus

"I know many of us are worried about the impact of the swine influenza A (H1N1) virus on our families and our community, especially our school community. Obviously, our first concern is that we keep our children and our families as safe as possible. It is important to remember that the most effective way to fight any disease is through prevention. My colleagues and I continue to monitor the situation around the state very closely.

May 1, 2009
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Statement by State Senator Kevin Parker on the MTA's latest Financial Crisis

"After years of mismanagement and months of threatened fare hikes, the MTA now admits its most recent proposed "doomsday" fare increase is insufficient to balance its books. The MTA is demanding greater financial support from New York taxpayers even though MTA internal revenue forecasts from just three weeks ago are already coming up short.

April 14, 2009
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