Archive for the ‘State Legislature’ Category
Press Release: New York State Senator Jeff Klein.
Posted by: wielandheusler on: February 5, 2012
Klein Legislation to Protect Domestic Violence Victims Passes Senate. Important legislation by Senator Jeffrey D. Klein, (D-Bronx/ Westchester), that would protect victims of domestic violence from their abusers passed unanimously today in the State Senate. The measure, (S.1031B), requires insurance companies to give domestic violence victims the option of registering an alternative address, phone number, [...]
Press Statement: New York State Senator Jeff Klein.
Posted by: wielandheusler on: February 5, 2012
Senator Jeffrey D. Klein, Serving Bronx/ Westchester. For Immediate Release: Feb. 6, 2012 Statement from Senator Jeffrey D. Klein, (Bronx/Westchester): “New York is failing to live up to its tradition as a progressive leader as long as this state’s minimum wage remains stagnant. Living on $290 a-week is virtually impossible in this state, yet that’s [...]
Media Advisory.
Posted by: wielandheusler on: June 13, 2011
Senator Stewart-Cousins to Honor Pleasantville Native with New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame Award. Col. Theresa Mercado-Sconzo Deployed to Abu Ghraib to Restore Honor After Prisoner Abuse Scandal. (Albany)- Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D/I/WF- 35th District) will induct Col. Theresa Mercado-Sconzo (United States Army Nurse Corps) into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall [...]
Press Release: New York State Senator Jeff Klein.
Posted by: wielandheusler on: June 3, 2011
Senator Klein to Subpoena Makers of Four Loko. Senator Jeffrey D. Klein, chairman of the New York State Senate Standing Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, today announced the issuance of a legislative subpoena against the makers of Four Loko as part of the Committee’s ongoing investigation into high alcohol Flavored Malt Beverages and their [...]
Press Release.
Posted by: wielandheusler on: May 27, 2011
Yonkers Central Committee of Veterans Organizations. Yonkers Veterans encourage flying of POW/MIA flags. In a nod to the nearly 84,000 American soldiers who remain unaccounted for inconflicts spanning 70 years, the Yonkers Central Committee of Veterans Organization scalled today for a passage of legislation that would require state and local public buildings to permanently display [...]
Media Advisory: New York State Assemblyman Michael Spano.
Posted by: wielandheusler on: May 27, 2011
In recognition of Memorial Day, Harold Dworetzky, Central Committee of War Veteran’s Chairman will be holding a press conference to push their proposal that would require the POW/MIA flag to be displayed at every state and local public building at which the flag of the United States of America is displayed. He will be joined [...]
Press Release.
Posted by: wielandheusler on: May 24, 2011
Senate Passes Klein Bill to Help Increase Distribution of NY-Grown Products. The State Senate today unanimously passed legislation sponsored by the Independent Democratic Conference that will help further expand the sale of New York State -grown agricultural products. The measure, (S.614B), would allow the New York State Urban Development Corp./ Empire State Development Corp. to [...]
Press Release.
Posted by: wielandheusler on: March 15, 2011
Letter to Majority Leader Dean Skelos Republican Senate Budget Proposal Slashes Yonkers Education Funding. Senator Stewart-Cousins Sends Letter to Majority Leader Urging Restoration of Funds. (Albany) – Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins spoke on the floor of the Senate yesterday, urging full restoration of Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) Aid to the City of Yonkers. The Republican Senate [...]
Press Release.
Posted by: wielandheusler on: March 1, 2011
Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins Joins Mayor Koch Advocating Redistricting Bill. Joins Fellow Heroes of Reform to Urge Timely Passage. (Albany)- Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins stood with Mayor Ed Koch and several of her legislative colleagues at the Capital today, urging passage of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s redistricting bill. The legislation would create an independent commission to draw legislative [...]
Press Release.
Posted by: wielandheusler on: February 15, 2011
State Senate Passes Klein Bill to Help Protect New Yorkers from Auto Theft. Legislation sponsored by Senator Jeffrey D. Klein, (D-Bronx/Westchester), that would crack down on auto theft in New York passed the State Senate this week with overwhelming bi-partisan support, he announced. The measure, (S.1042/ A.1286), would make it easier for law enforcement officials [...]
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