State Senator Malcolm A. Smith (D-Queens) announced today that he will be changing select dates on his district wide listening tour. The tour, originally slated to continue in September, will now be extended into October.

          "After a productive and historic session year, I am excited to visit these communities and discuss important issues with my constituents. This is an opportunity for me to hear firsthand the questions and concerns that are most important to the people I represent," said Senator Smith.

          The remaining dates of the listening tour are as follows. The locations will be released in the near future:

10/12/05 St. Albans/Jamaica - New Date

10/27/05 Far Rockaway - New Date

          "I know that this listening tour will provide me with some insight into the lives of my constituents, as well as valuable information that I can use to better serve the community later in the year," said Senator Smith.