Shirley L. Huntley

Top News

Do Not Call

News From New York State

Senator Shirley L. Huntley

For Immediate Release

Media Contact: Lisa King │404.587.4496 │lisaking530@gmail.com

Senate Bill Protecting Consumers from

Telemarketers Signed into Law

Senator Shirley L. Huntley: ‘Do Not Call’ law just got stronger

Date Posted:

August 31, 2010
Read more...

College Preparation

News From New York State

Senator Shirley L. Huntley

For Immediate Release: August 24, 2010

Contact: Ami Shah | shah@senate.state.ny.us | (518) 455-3531

Senator Huntley Encourages Proper Planning for College Life

Date Posted:

August 24, 2010
Read more...

Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Corps.

News From New York State

Senator Shirley L. Huntley

For Immediate Release: August 18, 2010

Contact: Antonio Rodriguez | arodrigu@senate.state.ny.us | (518) 455-3531

Senate bill Signed into law which Provides for the Construction of Facilities for Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Corps

Date Posted:

August 17, 2010
Read more...

Foreclosures

News From New York State

Senator Shirley L. Huntley

For Immediate Release: August 17, 2010

Contact: Ami Shah | shah@senate.state.ny.us | (518) 455-3531

Senate Bill Guaranteeing Protections for Tenants of Foreclosed Buildings Signed into Law

Senator Huntley: Prior Law Allowed Tenants to be Forced from Homes

without Notice

Date Posted:

August 16, 2010
Read more...

Senator Huntley To Address Baisley Houses Complaints

News From Senator Shirley L. Huntley

For Immediate Release: August 6, 2010

Contact: Lisa King | lisaking530@gmail.com | (518) 455-2415

**Media Advisory**

SENATOR SHIRLEY L. HUNTLEY TO ADDRESS BAISLEY HOUSES COMPLAINTS

Calling on NYCHA to Take Action

(D-Jamaica) Senator Shirley L. Huntley will join the tenants of Baisley Houses in a press conference urging the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to take action on long-stalled maintenance issues as a follow up to May 19, 2010 Town Hall meeting..

Date Posted:

August 5, 2010
Read more...

Retail Report

News From Senator Shirley L. Huntley

For Immediate Release: August 3, 2010

Contact: Kevin M. Webb (518) 455-3531 (Huntley)

Diem Tran (917) 439-2965 (Squadron)

Senators Huntley and Squadron Release Senate Committee on Cities Report

To Help Local Businesses and Revitalize Retail Diversity

Small Retailers Vital to New York’s Economy, Culture

Date Posted:

August 2, 2010
Read more...

Annual National Night Out

News From Senator Shirley L. HuntleyFor Immediate Release: July 29, 2010Contact: Ami Shah | shah@senate.state.ny.us | (518) 455-3531

Senator Huntley Encourages Participation in ‘National Night Out’

Tuesday, August 3rd is America’s Night Out Against Crime

In an effort to increase public awareness and encourage participation in local anticrime efforts, Senator Huntley (D-Jamaica) notes that Tuesday, August 3rd (between 7:00 pm and 10:00 pm) is National Night Out — “America’s Night Out Against Crime.” An event which is beneficial to all.

Date Posted:

July 28, 2010
Read more...

Unclaimed Funds

News From Senator Shirley L. Huntley

For Immediate Release: July 22, 2010

Contact: Ami Shah | shah@senate.state.ny.us | (518) 455-3531

Senator Huntley: Does the State Owe You Money?

Hundreds of Millions Returned to New Yorkers Annually

(D-Jamaica) Senator Shirley L. Huntley announced today that New Yorkers are owed hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed funds from the State, and can get any money they are owed simply by calling the state Comptroller’s office or going online.

Date Posted:

July 22, 2010
Read more...

4th Annual Family and Friends Day 2010

Meeting Schedule: July 17, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Read more...

Foreclosure Prevention

News From Senator Shirley L. HuntleyFor Immediate Release: July 8, 2010Contact: Ami Shah | shah@senate.state.ny.us | (518) 455-3531

Senate Moves To Empower Homeowners Facing ForeclosureLaw penalizes lenders who fail to engage in good-faithforeclosure settlement negotiations

Senator Shirley L. Huntley (D-Jamaica) along with the State Senate has passed legislation (S.7798A) empowering homeowners facing foreclosure to take action when lenders fail to meet their obligation of entering into good-faith settlement negotiations at “settlement conferences.”

Date Posted:

July 7, 2010
Read more...

Midwives Act

News From Senator Shirley L. HuntleyFor Immediate Release: July 7, 2010Contact: Lisa King | cking@senate.state.ny.us |(518) 455-2415

Senator Huntley: Senate ‘Midwives’ Bill Gives WomenMore Health Care Choices

Date Posted:

July 6, 2010
Read more...

Child Protection Act 2010

New From Senator Shirley L. HuntleyFor Immediate Release: July 6, 2010Contact: Ami Shah | shah@senate.state.ny.us | (518) 455-3531

SENATOR HUNTLEY KEEPING KIDS SAFE: MANDATESLIFE WITHOUT PAROLE FOR CHILD KILLERSChild Protection Act of 2010 Strengthens Penal Law,Establishes New Penalties for Murder & Rape of a Child

Date Posted:

July 5, 2010
Read more...

Complete Streets/Smart Growth

News From Senator Shirley L. Huntley

For Immediate Release: June 24, 2010

Contact: Ami Shah | shah@senate.state.ny.us | (518) 455-3531

SENATE PASSES BLUEPRINT FOR A SMARTER

SAFER NEW YORK INFRASTRUCTURE

Date Posted:

June 23, 2010
Read more...

Ian' law

News From Senator Shirley L. Huntley

For Immediate Release: June 23, 2010

Contact: Ami Shah | shah@senate.state.ny.us | (518) 455-3531

Senate Passes “Ian’s Law,” Curbing Insurance Industry Abuses

Stops insurers from discontinuing entire classes of policies

as pretext to dropping coverage

Date Posted:

June 22, 2010
Read more...

Domestic Violence Survivors

For Immediate Release: June 17, 2010

Contact: Ami Shah | shah@senate.state.ny.us | (518) 455-3531

Senator Huntley Stands Together with Domestic Violence Survivors

Legislative package establishes stronger rights, strengthens services

Date Posted:

June 16, 2010
Read more...

Protecting Volunteers from Employment Termination

For Immediate Release: May 26, 2010

Contact: Ami Shah | shah@senate.state.ny.us | (518) 455-3531

Senator Shirley L. Huntley Protects the Men and Women

Who Protect Our Communities

Employees cannot be terminated for volunteering time!

Date Posted:

May 25, 2010
Read more...

5/19/2010: Helping Residents Feel At Home 2

On Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Senator Huntley held her second town hall meeting at Baisley Houses. Michael Kelly, NYCHA General Manager, Carolyn Jasper, NYCHA Director of Queens/Staten Island Management Department joined Senator Huntley to listen to the concerns of the residents. Several key concerns were mistreatment of tenants by management, lack of repairs, the poor condition of playground courts, and the lack of a community center. At the end of the meeting many of the residents felt their concerns would be acted upon.

Date Posted:

May 20, 2010
Read more...

Earth Day 2010

For Immediate Release: April 22, 2010

Contact: Ami Shah | shah@senate.state.ny.us | 518-455-3531

APRIL 22nd IS EARTH DAY

Celebrate Earth Day and Protect New York

Date Posted:

April 22, 2010
Read more...

Breast Cancer Screening For Women

News From Senator Shirley L. HuntleyFor Immediate Release: April 20, 2010Contact: Ami Shah | shah@senate.state.ny.us | 518-455-3531

Senator Shirley L. Huntley Urges Breast Cancer Screening For Women

Date Posted:

April 19, 2010
Read more...

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

For Immediate Release: April 9, 2010

Contact: Bryant Gaspard | gaspard@senate.state.ny.us | (518) 455-3531

APRIL IS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH

Senator Shirley L. Huntley Urges Safety and Prevention of Sexual Violence

Date Posted:

April 8, 2010
Read more...

Sign Up For Updates
From Shirley L. Huntley:

What my senator can do for me

Your state senator works for the citizens of your district. Your senator talks with constituents about how proposed laws will affect their lives. Your senator can relay information on bill status, committee hearings, resolutions and floor activity.

Contact Shirley L. Huntley if you have concerns about issues affecting your community.