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Sign Senator Stavisky's Petition to Keep the Mail Center in Queens:

I support Senator Toby Stavisky’s demand to keep the United States Postal Service Queens Processing and Distribution Center open in Whitestone. As a Queens resident it would be a hardship to travel hours away to other facilities. I believe the USPS’s plan to relocate is shortsighted and adversely effects our local economy.

December 8, 2011
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Sen. Stavisky visits John Bowne HS with State Agriculture Commissioner Darrel Aubertine

NYS Agriculture Department Agriculture Commissioner Darrel Aubertine and Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky examine freshly laid eggs in the chicken coop at John Bowne High School in Flushing during a tour of the grounds.  Commissioner Aubertine is a sixth generation farmer from Cape Vincent, NY, and met with students in the school's Future Farmers of America chapter, which placed sixth in the country at the FFA National Convention earlier this month.

November 1, 2011
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Sen. Stavisky speaks about State Comptroller DiNapoli's "Economic Snapshot of Flushing" unveiling

Sen. Stavisky speaks about State Comptroller DiNapoli's "Economic Snapshot of Flushing" unveiling at the Sheraton LaGuardia East.

September 23, 2011
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Sen. Stavisky urges college students to get involved in the budget process

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Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Whitestone) is using today’s Higher Education budget hearing as a way of drawing attention to the significant cuts to SUNY, CUNY and programs at private institutions, as well as urge students to get involved in this year’s budget process and to share their stories, ideas and concerns.

February 10, 2011
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Sen. Stavisky's statement on higher education budget cuts featured on Capitol Tonight

Stavisky Concerned About Higher Ed Cuts

State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, who is the ranking member on the Senate Higher Education committee, just issued a statement suggesting Governor Cuomo’s proposed cuts to SUNY and CUNY could lead to tuition hikes.

To continue reading, go to: http://www.capitaltonight.com/2011/02/stavisky-concerned-about-higher-ed-cuts/

February 2, 2011
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STATEMENT FROM SENATOR TOBY ANN STAVISKY ON HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING FOR SFY 2011-12

STATEMENT FROM SENATOR TOBY ANN STAVISKY ON

HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING FOR SFY 2011-12

 

February 2, 2011
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FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART MONTH: Senator Stavisky Urges New Yorkers to be proactive about their heart health

For Immediate Release: Feb. 2, 2011 

FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART MONTH

February 2, 2011
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Sen. Stavisky and Assemblywoman Meng announce assistance for constituents applying for HEAP

Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky and Assemblywoman Grace Meng announce assistance for constituents applying for HEAP.  The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federal progarm administered by the New York State Human Resources Adminisration that helps low income homeowners and renters pay bills for heating fuel, equipment and repairs. 

October 21, 2010
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Sen. Stavisky, Assemblywoman Meng, State Insurance Dept. offer information for tornado-affected homeowners

Sen. Stavisky, Assemblywoman Meng, State Insurance Dept. offer information for tornado-affected homeowners

Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky, Assemblywoman Grace Meng and Councilman Peter Koo invited the State Insurance Department to speak to tornado-affected homeowners about how to apply for reimbursement for damage to their property.  The State Insurance Department's van visited Flushing with staff to help constituents complete paperwork in Chinese, Korean, English and Spanish.  Homeowners can contact the State Insurance Department at (212) 480-5568 for forms, or (800) 874-9426 for the translation line.

September 24, 2010
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Sen. Stavisky sponsors immigration application assistance day at Queens College

CITIZENSHIP NOW! APPLICATION ASSISTANCE DAY WITH NEW YORK STATE SENATOR TOBY ANN STAVISKY (QUEENS)

 

CUNY Citizenship Now! assists permanent residents with their citizenship applications. Events are open to anyone, not only CUNY students. This event is sponsored by New York State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish, and Chinese.

Experienced lawyers and other immigration professionals will assist you in filling out forms if you meet all of the following naturalization requirements:

• You have resided in the United States as a permanent resident for five years (or for three years if you are married to and living with a U.S. citizen).

August 28, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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The NY Daily News on Sen. Stavisky's bill strengthening penalties for repeat violators of orders of protection

The Daily News discusses Sen. Stavisky's legislation that strengthens the penalties for people who repeatedly violate orders of protection.  The legislation was inspired by a brutal murder in Flushing, NY, in January 2010 where the victim had sought multiple orders of protection against the man who eventually killed her. 

The legislation passed in the Senate in 2010 and is awaiting a vote in the Assembly.

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/queens/2010/08/17/2010-08-17_get_stalkers_off_our_streets_pols_say_repeat_offenses_far_too_high_penalties_sti.html

August 17, 2010
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Sen. Stavisky reads to children at the Flushing YWCA

Sen. Stavisky reads to children at the Flushing YWCA

Sen. Stavisky reads "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" to children at the Flushing YWCA's summer day camp.  She also met with the YWCA staff, toured the building and attended the spelling bee.

August 10, 2010
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Samuel Field Y honors Sen. Stavisky

Samuel Field Y honors Sen. Stavisky

Steven Goodman, Executive Vice President and CEO of the Samuel Field Y, presents Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky with a plaque recognizing her "leadership, enduring commitment and service to our community" at Clearview Gardens.

August 10, 2010
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Senate Passes Bill to Protect Kids from Sex Offenders

Senate Passes Bill to Protect Kids from Sex Offenders

Senator Stavisky: Law requires sex offender, abuse screening for jobs working with children

July 9, 2010
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Senator Stavisky writes letter to Mayor Bloomberg criticizing plan to lay off teachers while spending up to $5 million to recruit new ones

This week the news has been full of Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s plan to cut as many as 6,700 teachers in an effort to plug a $5 billion budget deficit. This will have an undeniable effect on our city’s children and the quality of the education they receive, and their prospects for a brighter future.

Then the Daily News printed a story about the Department of Education seeking approval for a $5 million per year contract to recruit new teachers

May 13, 2010
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Senate passes Stavisky bill ensuring objectivity of Board of Trustees at SUNY and CUNY

The State Senate passed Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky’s bill, S1736B, ensuring the objectivity of SUNY and CUNY Trustees by limiting the appointments to those who do not work directly for the Governor or Mayor.

May 13, 2010
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Senate passes Stavisky bill requiring transparency for SUNY, CUNY and Higher Education Services Corp. trustees

The New York State Senate unanimously passed Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky’s bill that would increase transparency of the Board of Trustees of the state and city universities and the Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) by making resolutions and board actions available to the public seven days after the meeting. 

May 13, 2010
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This Mother’s Day, give the best gift of all: Peace of mind

Sen. Stavisky & Assemblywoman Meng promote free cancer screening services in Downtown Flushing for uninsured women this Mother’s Day

May 13, 2010
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