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Members of the Newly Formed Long Island Regional Economic Development Council

Posted by Owen H. Johnson on Friday, July 29th, 2011

Senator Owen H. Johnson joined local leaders at SUNY in Old Westbury for the Governor’s introduction of the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council. The Regional Council has been assigned the task of coordinating the economic development of Nassau and Suffolk counties and confronting specific economic challenges facing Long Island.

Share Your Ideas For A Stronger Economy

New York has clearly faced major economic challenges in recent years. That’s why – in partnership with Governor Andrew Cuomo – we took decisive action during this year’s Legislative Session to help revitalize our economy and create new job opportunities. Taken together, these changes and reforms represent one of the boldest job-creation plans New York State has enacted in decades. That’s good news – especially in terms of our efforts to create new jobs here right in our local community.REAL PROGRESS / FUNDAMENTAL REFORMS

The positive steps we’ve taken to create a stronger economy include the following:

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WORKSHOP FOR BUSINESSES: STARTING AND SUSTAINING SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES IN NEW YORK STATE

GOVERNOR ANDREW CUOMO ANNOUNCES STATEWIDE SMALL BUSINESS OUTREACH INITIATIVE
Team of State Officials to Travel Around the State to Conduct Workshops for Businesses
Small Businesses Learn About Starting and Sustaining Successful Businesses in the State

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Thursday, May 3, 2012 - 08:30 - 15:26

Western Suffolk BOCES Conference Center

31 Lee Avenue

Wheatley Heights, NY 11798

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Western Suffolk BOCES Conference Center

31 Lee Avenue

Wheatley Heights, NY 11798

United States

40° 45' 42.4764" N, 73° 22' 8.0616" W

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SENATE APPROVES LEGISLATION ON MIXED MARTIAL ARTS BOUTS

Posted by Owen H. Johnson on Thursday, April 19th, 2012

Senate Approves Legislation on Mixed Martial Arts Bouts

The New York State Senate today passed legislation (S.1707A) to legalize and regulate mixed martial arts (MMA) competitions in New York State.

One of the fastest growing sports in America, MMA is regulated in 47 states including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California and Florida. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the most heavily regulated of the mixed martial arts leagues. Since 2001, UFC has employed strenuous rules and regulations to protect its athletes, including medical testing and safety requirements more rigorous than those in professional boxing.

NY WORK PROJECTS OPENED TO BIDDING IN THE 4TH SENATE DISTRICT

Posted by Owen H. Johnson on Wednesday, May 30th, 2012

CREATING JOBS THIS SUMMER WHILE IMPROVING THE CONDITION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES ON LONG ISLANDFirst Contracts Awarded to Begin Vital Highway and Bridge RepairsGovernor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced that contracts for 22 additional New York Works projects have been opened to bidding, representing more than $39 million in repair work to highways, bridges, and parks across New York State.The State Department of Transportation (DOT) opened bids on three separate NY Works contracts, which represent $34.8 million in highway and bridge construction at 19 sites. The State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) opened bids on three separate NY Works contracts which represent $4.2 million in repair and upgrade projects at three state parks.