ALBANY, NY – New York State Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick is urging the Legislature to take action against law-breaking criminals who are squatting in people's homes. Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick proposed an amendment aimed at making squatters subject to theft crimes within the penal code to protect homeowners from such illegal activities.Speaking on the issue, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick stated, "In a State like New York that offers some of the most tenant-friendly laws in the nation, it is entirely illogical to offer similar protections to squatters. The mere notion of...
Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick issued a statement on the 4-year anniversary of the deadly COVID nursing home order, reflecting on the tragic consequences of the decision made during the pandemic. The Senator expressed profound concern over the lack of accountability and closure for the affected families."It has been 4 years since the executive order that placed COVID-positive patients into nursing homes, which caused a disastrous ripple effect that led to the death of thousands of senior citizens — and kicked off a devastating, traumatic saga for surviving family members,"...
Albany, NY – New York State Senator Steve Rhoads and Assemblyman Ed Ra have voiced strong opposition to congestion pricing, advocating for accountability, and prioritizing public safety in the ongoing debate over transportation policy.Senator Rhoads and Assemblyman Ra introduced an amendment (S.5934) aimed at increasing accountability in the implementation of congestion pricing. The proposed bill would require any recommended toll amounts to be approved by the legislature before being adopted by the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority Board. Additionally, it would...
Of the 1,391,678 citizens living in Nassau County in 2021, 78.3% were old enough to vote, equating to 1,089,583 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Nassau County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.
Congressman Anthony D’Esposito has successfully secured an additional $5.4 million in federal funding for community projects in NY-04. This brings the total amount of federal community project funds secured by D’Esposito to over $20 million in 2024. The funding will support the construction of a new Emergency Operations Center in the Village of Freeport and the West End Recharge Basin project in the Village of Floral Park.The Emergency Operations Center in the Village of Freeport will receive $1.35 million in funding. Congressman D’Esposito stated, "I am proud to have...
ALBANY N.Y. – State Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and business and labor leaders have come together in opposition to the New York Heat Act, a costly new mandate that could significantly impact New Yorkers. The Senator, alongside the New York State Senate Republican Conference, voiced concerns about the financial implications and feasibility of the state's climate policies during a Capitol press conference.Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick emphasized the potential negative effects of the NY Heat Act on middle-class ratepayers, stating, "The NY Heat Act poses a threat to the...