Statement on Gov. Cuomo’s Tax–Free Zone Gimmick from Assemblyman Kieran Michael Lalor (R,C,I – Fishkill) “Governor Cuomo’s ‘tax free’ plan is a gimmicky attempt to justify corporate welfare. Cuomo’s tax free plan really means tax free for just a few and high taxes for everyone else. The plan will boost a few corporations picked by […]
A bill sponsored by Legislator Douglas Jobson Jr. and county executive candidate Legislator Ed Day would place a term limit on the position of county executive and legislator of three four-year terms. The proposal is set to be discussed at Wednesday’s meeting of the Rules Committee. Day’s competitor Legislator Ilan Schoenberger (D) has also suggested term […]
Democrat Dennis Malone formally announced on the evening of Thursday, May 16 that he will be seeking the office of superintendent of the Highway Department this fall in the Town of Clarkstown. The fundraiser and campaign kickoff was held at the Nanuet Restaurant in Nanuet with Malone surrounded by several dozen of his friends, family […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA Valley Cottage – State legislators met on Wednesday, May 8 at the Valley Cottage Library to consult representatives of various independent groups for advice on how to proceed with a planned campaign finance reform law. The panel consisted of Senators David Carlucci, Jeff Klein and Diane Savino, who consulted members of public […]
Legislative Press Release by Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski The New York State Senate and Assembly passed legislation yesterday that increases penalties for killing a police dog or police horse while on the line of duty. The bill (S1079A) (A2596A), sponsored by Senator George D. Maziarz (R-C, Newfane) and Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski (D-New City), helps recognize the […]
CSEA Slams “Cuomonomics” From Civil Service Employees Association CSEA President Danny Donohue is slamming a new proposal by Gov. Andrew Cuomo that would provide “yet another tax giveaway to business at the expense of local communities and middle class jobs.” The CSEA leader also expressed extreme concern that state legislative leaders seem ready to give […]