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Sen. Stavisky meets with members of the Familial Dysautonom​​ia Foundation

Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky meets with Dysautonomia Foundation Executive Director David Brenner and Familial Dysautonomia patients at the Capitol in Albany.  She received a plaque in recognition of her efforts to help raise awareness and promote support for familial dysautonomia treatment, research and screening.  Familial dysautonomia is a genetic neurological disease present at birth in primarily Ashkenazi Jewish babies.  She also sponsored a resolution making Feb. 28 Familial Dysautonomia Day in New York.

March 24, 2011
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Sen. Stavisky discusses East Side Access progress with MTA and LIRR officials

Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky and Assemblywoman Grace Meng speak with MTA LIRR President Helena Williams (left) and MTA President and CEO Jay Walder (right) about progress on the Queens side of the East Side Access project.  Behind them is one of the tunnel boring machines, which will connect Manhattan and Queens, enabling the Long Island Railroad to service Grand Central Station.

March 24, 2011
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Sen. Stavisky discusses East Side Access progress with MTA and LIRR officials

Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky and Assemblywoman Grace Meng speak with MTA LIRR President Helena Williams (left) and MTA President and CEO Jay Walder (right) about progress on the Queens side of the East Side Access project.  Behind them is one of the tunnel boring machines, which will connect Manhattan and Queens, enabling the Long Island Railroad to service Grand Central Station.

March 21, 2011
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Sen. Stavisky introduces bill to reclassify co-ops and condos in the same tax class as single family house

For immediate release: March 30, 2011

 

RELEASE: Sen. Stavisky introduces bill to reclassify co-ops and condos in the same tax class as single family houses

March 20, 2011
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Sen. Stavisky, Assemblywoman Meng, Seniors Protest Threatened Budget Cuts that Could Close More than 100 Senior Centers

The state’s proposed budget cuts could mean closing more than 100 of the city’s senior centers and deprive thousands of seniors of a place to get a hot meal, socialize, get exercise and basic health checks such as blood pressure screenings.  For many seniors, the centers serve as their only lifeline to the outside world. Sen.

February 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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NAACP New York Branch Honors Sen. Stavisky’s contributions to the citizens of New York State

NAACP New York Branch Honors Sen. Stavisky’s contributions to the citizens of New York State

 

January 7, 2011
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Sen. Stavisky blasts Governor’s decision to lay off kosher food inspectors at end of 2010

RELEASE: Sen. Stavisky blasts Governor’s decision

to lay off kosher food inspectors at year’s end

January 7, 2011
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Committee Meeting: Higher Education Meeting

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Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, Chair 10:30 AM, Tuesday, December 7, 2010 Room 124 CAP

The committee will consider the following nominations: Alan M. Klinger, Member, Board of Trustees, Higher Education Services Corporation

December 7, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Committee Meeting: Higher Education Meeting

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Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, Chair Monday, November 29, 2010 Off the Floor

The committee will consider the following nominations: Alan M. Klinger, Member, Board of Trustees, Higher Education Services Corporation Rita DiMartino, Member, Board of Trustees of the City University of New York

November 29, 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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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 attends the ribbon-cutting ceremony at PS 144

Sen. Stavisky attends the ribbon-cutting ceremony at PS 144

Sen. Stavisky and Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for PS 144's new playground.  The children made cards for the elected officials thanking them for the "awesome" facilities.

September 24, 2010
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Public Hearing: Increased Compensation for SUNY System Administrators

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Senate Standing Committee on Higher EducationChair: Senator Toby Ann StaviskyPublic Hearing: Increased Compensation for SUNY System AdministratorsPlace: Van Buren Hearing Room A, Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor, Albany, New YorkTime: 1:00 – 3:00 P.M.Contact: Jacob Crawford (518) 455-3461Media Contact: Alexia Christodoulides (718) 445-0004ORAL TESTIMONY BY INVIATION ONLY

September 24, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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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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