Malcolm A. Smith's Press releases

State Senate Democratic Leader Malcolm A. Smith (D-St. Albans) visited Syracuse and other regions of Central New York today to meet with local leaders and learn about the great work being done to strengthen their communities. "It is important for New Yorkers to realize that this is one state and we need to all work together to move it forward, as the dedicated people of Central New York demonstrate," Smith said.

State Senate Democrats condemned the abrasive anti-police rhetoric used by Senate Republicans during today's Senate Investigations Committee hearing.Today's hearing included testimony from former State Police Superintendent Wayne Bennett and State Police General Counsel Glenn Valle who were questioned about procedures used when honoring Freedom Of Information Law (FOIL) requests."Today's hearing had little to do with any piece of legislation under consideration and everything to do with bashing the State Police, who serve not only the people of New York but the Execu

The money is part of a $39.6 million approval of funds by the New York State Housing Finance Agency (HFA) and the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) for the construction and preservation of affordable housing units in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens.

“The approval of nearly $40 million in funding for affordable housing by the HFA and the AHC is the strongest signal yet that New York State is

Albany County District Attorney David Soares' report is welcome news to New Yorkers. This should put an end to the Republican inquiry into the Governor and his staff.

Now is the time to put political animosities to rest, break through the fog of inaction that has consumed the Capitol in recent months, and move forward with important legislative priorities like paid family leave and economic development reforms.

State Senators Tom Duane (D-Manhattan) and William Stachowski (D-Buffalo) today wrote a letter to Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli requesting that he refuse payment for the legal services of Joseph E. diGenova, a high-profile attorney hired by Senate Republicans to serve the GOP-led Investigations Committee in its partisan inquiry of the Governor's office.

New York State Senate Democratic Leader Malcolm A. Smith (D-St. Albans) and State Senator David J. Valesky (D-Oneida) today announced new legislation that would provide farmers interest-free financing to purchase and upgrade equipment. "At an average cost of $200,000 for farming equipment, the expense of purchasing and maintaining such critical assets has dealt a hefty blow to farmers' budgets in recent years. This is especially true when you consider the dramatic rise in other farming operational costs," Smith said.

Senator Malcolm A. Smith (D-Queens) is urging his constituents to take advantage of a new program to help make our neighborhoods a better place to live, work, and raise a family. Senator Smith noted that New Yorkers for Better Neighborhoods (NYBN) is providing small grants between $500-$3,000, trainings, and hands-on technical assistance to well-known and new grassroots volunteer-based organizations across the City of New York.

"Everyone should take advantage of this opportunity to make their own contribution to improving our community," urged the Queens Legislator.

Dennis G. SmithCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services7500 Security Boulevard, Mail Stop S2-26-12 Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850Dear Mr. Smith:

As the leader of the New York State Senate Democratic Conference, I am writing to express our strongest concern and distress regarding the letter sent under your signature dated August 17, 2007, regarding state applications to extend eligibility under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).

State Senate Democratic Leader Malcolm A. Smith (D-St. Albans) will appear on NY1's newscast tonight to discuss allegations that Roger Stone directed politically motivated threats at Governor Eliot Spitzer's father. Other topics may include the Senate Investigations Committee hearings and proposed legislation. The interview is scheduled to air tonight at 7 p.m.