Michael Gianaris's posts related to Consumer Protection

I-Team: Lawmaker Wants Answers in Botched C-Section

Posted by Michael Gianaris on Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

NBC 4 covered a story on the need for greater regulations and oversight in New York hospitals in light of a mismanaged incident regarding a C-section procedure that was performed on a woman who was not pregnant. Senator Gianaris was interviewed for the story.

Watch the interview here.

Flying Tips for Older Passengers

Posted by Michael Gianaris on Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

An editorial by the New York Times discusses some of the difficulties senior citizens may encounter when travelling by air and how some of these issues can be avoided. Senator Gianaris recommends that when flying, be sure to tell TSA officials about any medical conditions in advance of going through security.

FLYING, as most travelers know all too well, can be arduous. But while some of us may grumble about cramped airline seats and security pat-downs, simply navigating an airport can be downright disorienting for elderly travelers.

Astoria dissected by Albany redistricting: Gianaris

Posted by Michael Gianaris on Friday, March 30th, 2012

An article by Times Ledger discusses the new state Senate and congressional district lines, which have met criticism from lawmakers.

Astoria lawmakers said they were disappointed by the new congressional and state Senate district lines, which splits the neighborhood across two districts.

“The maps are horrible,” said Sen. Michael Gianaris (D-Astoria). “They divide communities that should not be divided, including Astoria.”

Both of the new maps slice off part of the north section of Astoria above Ditmars Boulevard.

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Coalition forms to support Astoria energy plant’s bid to repower

Posted by Michael Gianaris on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

The New York Daily News reports that community leaders and residents are pushing to have an Astoria power plant replace old polluting equipment with newer cleaner technology.

A coalition of community leaders and residents is pushing the state to support an Astoria power plant in its quest to replace its decades-old, dirty generators with newer, cleaner ones.

Smart Power NY was created to support NRG’s bid for a power purchasing contract, which will enable the company to fund its $1.5 billion repowering project.

NRG plans to submit a proposal to the state by May 30.

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State Sen. Michael Gianaris (D-Astoria), who has bemoaned the high asthma rates in the area, said this is a “win-win.”

Senator Gianaris Pushes for More Safety Measures on Queensboro Bridge Ramps

Posted by Michael Gianaris on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

DNAinfo.com wrote an article about a Queensboro Bridge off-ramp, which has been called a "death trap," following several auto collisions that have resulted in lawsuits and fatalities.

The dangerous Queensboro Bridge off-ramp at Queens Plaza South near Crescent Street has long been called a “death trap,” and after yet another accident there this month, state senator Michael Gianaris (D-12) wants more to be done to ensure New Yorkers safety.

The latest traffic accident occurred on May 1 - the fourth in a series of wrecks within a little more than a year.

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