Malcolm A. Smith's Press releases

If you knew you were going to get a large tax refund, you’d probably send in your tax return right away.  Well, you are in line for a large tax refund – courtesy of the U.S.

In light of the State’s tough economic crisis, Senate President Malcolm A. Smith hosted a seminar to helps his constituents better manage their finances.

“Times are tough right now but I wanted my constituents to know that there are resources available to help them stay on top of their finances. I want my constituents to be able to dig themselves out of debt and into financial freedom,” said Senator Smith.

Senate President Malcolm A. Smith was joined by his colleagues on the State, Federal and City levels to announce the reformation of a Tri-Level Joint Legislative Task Force on Jobs. Members of the three layers of government came together in a coordinated effort to help create jobs in the 21st Century. The hearings will be hosted by borough presidents throughout the city to examine what can be done to put New Yorkers back to work.  

Senator Smith will receive the “Guardian Angel” for 2010 award today, Thursday, February 25th.

(ST. ALBANS, NY)- Senate President Malcolm A. Smith is slated to be honored by the New York Families for Autistic Children, Inc (NYFAC). Senator Smith will receive the “Guardian Angel” for 2010 award tonight, Thursday, February 25, 2010, at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.

Senator Smith: Disable Spouses to Qualify for Enhanced STAR

(ST. ALBANS, NY)- Disabled widows and widowers will continue to receive enhanced STAR property tax breaks under legislation approved by the Senate, announced Senate President Malcolm A. Smith.

The bill (S262A) supported by Senator Smith extends enhanced STAR property tax exemptions to disabled survivors upon the loss of a spouse who previously qualified for the program.  The surviving spouse must be at least 62 years old.

Rebecca Williams bought a home in Jamaica, Queens in 1964.

(D-St. Albans) – Senate President Malcolm A. Smith paid tribute to Rebecca Williams as she celebrated her 96th birthday.

“It is a blessing and an honor to live as long as Ms. Williams has. She has her family and her health, you can’t ask for anything more,” said Smith.

The funding will go towards costs for the design, architecture and engineering of Alice Tully Hall.

(New York, NY)- Senate President Pro Tempore Malcolm A. Smith along with Senator Tom Duane presented a $7.5 Million capital funding allocation to  Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts to be used for its ongoing redevelopment of the recently renovated Alice Tully Hall.

The check will go towards costs for the design, architecture and engineering of the hall.

“I am extremely disappointed at the closing of three schools in the borough of Queens without adequate parental input or sufficient opportunity for the community to be heard. It is a tremendous loss for students in Queens and I hope to be able to work with the mayor and chancellor to prevent this from happening again. I also look forward to having new schools open to replace the ones that closed."

For Immediate Release: November 23, 2009