Carlucci’s Column: Protecting Your Data Following Marriott Breach

Carlucci’s Column: Protecting Your Data Following Marriott Breach

BY SENATOR DAVID CARLUCCI Recently, Marriott made headlines because of one of the largest data breaches in history, possibly exposing as many as 500 million customer’s personal and sensitive information. Data compromised included: people’s names, mailing addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, passport numbers, dates of birth, gender, Starwood preferred guest loyalty program information, and more. […]

Carlucci’s Column: Veterans Appreciation Breakfast  

Carlucci’s Column: Veterans Appreciation Breakfast  

The brave men and women who served our country always deserve our appreciation. While in office, it’s been my mission to make sure our veterans are recognized and honored. This is why I annually host a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast at the Nyack Seaport. This year marks our 7th breakfast, and it’s an honor each year […]

Carlucci’s Column: Keeping Children Safe On The School Bus

Carlucci’s Column: Keeping Children Safe On The School Bus

BY SENATOR DAVID CARLUCCI It is back to school time, and our children’s safety is a top priority. School buses are very safe, but what happens if there is a rollover crash like the one in Morristown, New Jersey in May that left 2 dead and 43 injured? The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has […]

Carlucci’s Column: Fighting For Funding For East Ramapo

Carlucci’s Column: Fighting For Funding For East Ramapo

BY SENATOR DAVID CARLUCCI  The East Ramapo Central School District is owed $208,311 in federal funding after an error was admittedly made by the State Education Department (SED) for the 2017-2018 school year. This funding is critical to the largely minority district, which has been suffering financially due to unique circumstances. While we were able […]

Carlucci’s Column: Canceling Conduent

Carlucci’s Column: Canceling Conduent

BY SENATOR DAVID CARLUCCI Conduent is the company who operates cashless tolling in New York State. Drivers have experienced numerous issues with the cashless tolling system, specifically over the Tappan Zee Bridge. This is why in July, I called on the NYS Thruway Authority to cancel the state’s contract with Conduent. NYS government is poorly […]

Carlucci’s Column: Boating Safety

Carlucci’s Column: Boating Safety

In June of 2012, Bryan Johnson, a 26-year-old from Westchester County drowned to death in the waters off City Island in a boating prank gone wrong. Police said Johnson jumped off the boat and went for a swim, but the boat pulled away without him. When his friends returned they could not find him. Johnson’s […]