Huntington Republican Committee

STUDENTS SHADOW RAIA AT CAPITOL

jmartin — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:42:27 +0000

Assemblyman Andrew Raia was shadowed for a day by local high school students Alicia Legland, Katherine Duval, and Katherine Gerdes.

Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,I,C-East Northport) was joined by three local high school students from the 13th annual Students Inside Albany (SIA) Conference. The three students from Raia’s district were chosen to attend the four-day conference and shadow Assemblyman Raia for the day. The SIA Conference, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of New York State Education Foundation, is an interactive conference bringing together high school students from across the state to learn about how their state government functions and how they can be more active in policy making areas.

“It’s so encouraging to see local students taking an interest and active role in our state government. The out of the classroom education that’s provided by the Students Inside Albany Conference is some of the most rewarding and valuable education that students can receive,” said Raia. “I’m honored to be given the opportunity to give these young women a different perspective on political participation from that which they are so used to learning and hearing about in the classroom.”

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Writer — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:13:05 +0000

Senator Marcellino’s

Up & Coming Events

Mobile Office Hours

Foreclosure Prevention

Shed the Meds

Prostate Cancer Screening

Senator Marcellino will be holding “mobile office” hours where constituents will have an opportunity to ask questions and obtain assistance from Senator Marcellino’s Professional Staff.

Melville Mobile Office

Thursday, October 11, 3 – 6 pm

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

510 Sweet Hollow Road, Melville, NY 11747

Greenlawn Mobile Office

Tuesday, October 16, 1 – 4 pm

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway, Greenlawn, NY 11740

Plainview Mobile Office

Thursday, October 18, 3 – 6 pm

Plainview- Old Bethpage Library

999 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY 1803

Locust Valley Mobile Office

Tuesday, October 23, 12:30 – 3:30 pm

Locust Valley Library

170 Buckram Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560

Senator Marcellino will be partnering with the New York State Department of Financial Services in sponsoring a program designed to help families facing foreclosure. With no appointment necessary Foreclosure Prevention Specialists will be available to speak one-on-one with homeowners facing foreclosure. This program will connect you with the most up-to-date information available and help you navigate the process.

Foreclosure Prevention Program

Thursday, October 11, 11 - 7 pm

Glen Cove Library

4 Glen Cove Avenue, Glen Cove, NY

Senator Marcellino’s “Shed the Meds” program, which helps keep expired & unwanted medications from polluting the environment or falling into the wrong hands. Participating in the program is easy; simply drive up, drop off your expired or unwanted medications, and drive away. Any and all types of medications will be accepted. All medications collected through the program will be safely disposed of by officers from the Nassau County Police Department who will be supervising the program.

Sea Cliff Shed the Meds

Saturday, October 13, 10 – 1 pm

Sea Cliff Fire Department

67 Roslyn Avenue, Sea Cliff, NY

Senator Marcellino’s Prostate Cancer Screening

Open to men age 40 and older who have not been previously treated for prostate cancer, regardless of whether they have insurance.
Appointments recommended, walk-ins accepted
Screening will include a PSA blood test and a digital rectal exam.
Patients and their doctor will be notified of the exam results by bringing 2 stamped, self addressed envelopes, 1 addressed to yourself and 1 addressed to your doctor
Must bring photo ID with an address (example: Driver’s License)

Prostate Cancer Screening

Wednesday, October 24, 4 – 6 pm

South Huntington Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station, NY

THROUGH SILENCE, NEW YORK DEMOCRATS DECLARE WAR ON WOMEN IN ALBANY

jmartin — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:53:58 +0000

THROUGH SILENCE, NEW YORK DEMOCRATS DECLARE WAR ON WOMEN IN ALBANY

Not a Single New York Democrat Has Called on Speaker Silver to Step Aside as Assembly Leader After Third Sex Pay-off

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Becky Miller
RMiller@NYGOP.org
518.462.2601

ALBANY, NY…September 6 – New York Democrats have effectively declared war on women in Albany by blindly protecting embattled Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (D) who — for at least the third time — has arranged a secretive taxpayer-funded hush money payoff to the alleged victims of sexual assaults committed by one of Mr. Silver’s top political colleagues, New York State Republican Chairman Ed Cox today said.

“Mr. Silver is as guilty of covering up sex crimes in Albany as Penn State administrators were of ignoring the deplorable crimes that occurred there, but not a single Democrat in the state has called on him to step aside,” Mr. Cox said. “At least three times, Speaker Silver has chosen to circumvent the criminal justice system upon learning of sexual offenses by his close Democratic colleagues, offering hush-money pay-offs instead. Well, it’s three strikes and you’re out,” Mr. Cox continued. “Speaker Silver has to go, and New York Democrats choosing party loyalty to the Speaker over their duty to prevent the reoccurrence of these crimes against women working in the Assembly should be shown the door as well.”

Mr. Silver is currently at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC where he leads the New York Democratic delegation. That delegation incredulously gave him a standing ovation yesterday morning to show their support of him.

“We’ve Heard It All Before”

jmartin — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:52:14 +0000

Please take time to review this video on You Tube. So worth it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5VMX2JahrU&feature=youtu.be

2012 Lobster Fest

Writer — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 20:28:25 +0000

Chairwoman Toni Rettaliata-Tepe
&
the Huntington Republican Committee

Cordially invite you to attend our

2012 Lobster Fest

Join us for a festive evening at the beach! Featuring a fresh lobster and chicken dinner with beer, wine, soda, salad and dessert.

Auugust 22, 2012; 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Centerport Beach

Contribution: $200.00/person
Please call 631-549-6800 by August16th

2012 Legislative Session Closes

Writer — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:59:07 +0000

Dear Neighbor:

As the 2012 Legislative Session now draws to a close, I am pleased to report that tremendous progress has been made on a variety of critical issues, and that New York State is continuing to move in a new, stronger and more positive direction.

In both 2011 and 2012, we enacted two consecutive on-time state budgets — both of which reduce overall spending, include no new taxes or fees, and will help create new private sector jobs.

We’ve taken major steps to promote new job creation — reducing taxes on small businesses, establishing the NY Works program to revitalize our infrastructure, and launching the SUNY 2020 plan to spark economic growth at our State University centers.

We enacted a two-percent property tax cap that is helping to put the brakes on skyrocketing local property taxes.
We approved new pension and Medicaid reforms that will produce huge savings for local governments and taxpayers.

We expanded insurance coverage for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism.

We created I-STOP to improve public safety and make New York a national leader in combating prescription drug abuse.

We rolled back the notorious MTA Payroll Tax for 290,000 small businesses and more than 410,000 self-employed taxpayers.

We approved a Middle Class Tax Cut and Job Creation Plan to reduce taxes for millions of hardworking New Yorkers — bringing middle class tax rates down to the lowest level in 58 years.

We’ve enacted dozens of landmark new laws; from expanding the state’s DNA database, to combating domestic violence to cracking down on child pornography — the list of solid legislative achievements goes on and on.

The bottom line is that partnering with Governor Andrew Cuomo we were able to deliver real results. In contrast to the gridlock that has gripped Washington D.C., we have set aside partisanship and finger-pointing, and replaced them with a “can-do” spirit. As a result of these efforts, we’ve made great progress in moving our State in a new, stronger, and more positive direction.

But while we’ve clearly come a long way, there is still more work ahead, more challenges to overcome, and more progress to be made. With this in mind, you can rest assured that I will continue fighting tirelessly for you, your family and our community each and every day.

Sincerely,

Carl L. Marcellino

Albany Address:
811 Legislative Office Building
Albany, New York 12247
518-455-2390

District Address:
250 Townsend Square
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
516-922-1811

CONTE ANNOUNCES THE PASSAGE OF LAUREN’S LAW

Writer — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:18:12 +0000

CONTE ANNOUNCES THE PASSAGE OF LAUREN’S LAW

Assemblyman Jim Conte (R,I,C,WF-Huntington Station) today announced the passage of Lauren’s Law. Conte, a sponsor of the bill and two-time organ-transplant recipient, noted that the bill will help increase organ-donor enrollments throughout the state as well as prolong and enhance the lives of thousands of New Yorkers waiting for a transplant.

The legislation is named after Lauren Shields, a heart-transplant recipient who celebrated her 12^th birthday this past April.

“I am incredibly grateful for the second chance I have been given by receiving two kidney transplants. These acts of kindness have allowed me to raise my family and lead a full and productive life,” said Conte. “By increasing awareness about the real and urgent need for organ and tissue donations, Lauren’s Law will ensure that more New Yorkers participate in the state organ and tissue donor registry and help the thousands of patients awaiting transplants for organ, eye, tissue, bone marrow and blood.”

In 2009, New York ranked last in the country for the number of new donors, something Lauren’s Law will change by increasing enrollment on the state organ-donor registry by prohibiting a driver’s license application from being processed unless the organ-donation section is filled out. While there is an existing organ-donation section on the application, applicants are currently not required to fill it out.

“I am very pleased to have had a hand in crafting and promoting this important public health legislation,” said Conte. “Its passage will truly make a difference to the thousands of New Yorkers awaiting a transplant.”

Individuals who would like to become organ and tissue donors may sign up online at the New York State Organ and Tissue Donor Registry, www.savelivesnewyork.org.

Senate Acts to Combat Prescription Drug Abuse in New York State

Writer — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 02:14:39 +0000

Dear Neighbor:

Across the nation, prescription drug abuse has reached crisis proportions – destroying young lives, harming local communities and creating a tremendous new burden for law enforcement.

In fact, a recent national study showed that prescription painkillers are now responsible for approximately 15,000 deaths and 475,000 emergency room visits a year, killing more people than car accidents.

Here in New York, we are fighting back to save lives, prevent tragedies, and keep our kids safe and free from prescription drug abuse.

Working in a bi-partisan way with Governor Cuomo, we have just forged a new agreement on a comprehensive prescription drug reform bill that will help make our state a national leader in curbing prescription drug abuse.

Known as the Internet System for Tracking Over-Prescribing Act, or “I-STOP,” this important legislation includes the following:

Creating a modernized and improved “real time” Prescription Monitoring Program that practitioners and pharmacists can securely and easily access, allowing them to view their patients’ controlled substance histories;

Requiring e-prescribing, making New York a national leader by being one of the first states to move from paper prescriptions to a system mandating electronic prescribing;

Updating controlled substance schedules to align New York’s Controlled Substances Act with Federal Law and changing the schedules for hydrocodone compounds and tramadol to reduce abuse;

Enhancing the Prescription Pain Medication Awareness Program to educate the public and health care practitioners about the risks associated with prescribing and taking controlled substance pain medications; and

Establishing a Safe Disposal Program to increase the options available to safely dispose of unused controlled substances and prevent people who abuse prescription painkillers from obtaining them from friends or relatives.

Both the Senate and Assembly have unanimously approved this important legislation, which will soon be signed into law by Governor Cuomo.

Sincerely,

Carl L. Marcellino

CONTE LETTER URGES GOVERNOR TO SUPPORT MANDATE RELIEF

Writer — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 18:28:48 +0000

Assemblyman Jim Conte (R,I,C,WF-Huntington Station) sent a letter to Governor Cuomo today urging him to support Assembly bill 8447, a measure limiting unfunded mandates. Assemblyman Conte called on the Governor to make mandate relief a bipartisan issue, as he did to pass the property-tax cap last year.

“I am respectfully urging you to use the bully pulpit to help the Legislature pass Assembly bill 8447 before the conclusion of this year’s legislative session,” said Conte. “This legislation would lower mandatory costs on local governments and school districts by implementing a spending growth cap, requiring public employees to share rising health insurance premiums, limiting unfunded mandates and reducing bureaucratic reporting requirements under New York State’s education law.”

“The result of these changes will mean more resources for our classrooms and local government services and lower taxes for homeowners,” said Conte.

Conte cited two of the necessary three steps that have already been taken to cut local property taxes in his letter to the Governor. First, the capping of property taxes, which has provided much needed relief to taxpayers statewide; second, increasing state school aid, which has helped decrease the tax burden on local districts while investing in the future of students in Long Island. Due to the steps already taken, school-tax increases have been held to their lowest level since the mid-1990s, but more work is yet to be done, explained Conte.

“The Governor’s leadership is needed to move this crucial mandate relief forward and ensure that the success of the past two years is not lost in the last month of session,” said Conte. “Long Island needs mandate relief; it is the lynchpin toward providing long-term tax relief to homeowners, while easing the burdens the State places on our local schools and governments.”

RAIA TO HOLD FACEBOOK TOWN HALL

Writer — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:53:05 +0000

Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,I,C-East Northport) will be holding his first ever Facebook town hall. The Assemblyman will take questions until Friday, May 25 and will answer them on Wednesday, May 30 at2:00 p.m.

“I want to give all my constituents the opportunity to discuss their concerns and ideas,” said Raia. “I believe that Facebook is a great way to reach the masses rather than holding a town hall meeting in person. People are extremely busy and this can cater to anyone’s hectic schedule. My goal for this town hall is to take as many questions as possible with the hope of enlightening my constituents about what has been going on inAlbanyand in the district. I encourage everyone to participate and I look forward to answering their questions.”

To ask questions, please visit the Assemblyman’s formspring page at http://www.formspring.me/NYGOP or by email at raiaa@assembly.state.ny.us.

WHO: Assemblyman Andrew Raia (R,I,C-East Northport)

WHAT: Facebook Town Hall

WHEN: Wednesday,May 30, 2012

2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/andrewraia9

CONTACT: Barbara Hanna, 631-261-4151