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HavenZone wants you to know what your local elected officials are doing for you. Below you will find the latest press releases from your local elected officials. The articles displayed do not reflect the views or opinions of HavenZone. If you click on the link of the elected officials name you will go to the details page about that person. It is very important to know who represents you and how they represent you.
 
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March 8, 2010 Audrey I. Pheffer
Extended Warranties
   
February 25, 2010 Audrey I. Pheffer
Consumer Scams
   
February 16, 2010 Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.
Addabbo: Ways of Helping Our Soldiers and Our Veterans
NY State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., urges his constituents to support some caring youth groups in his district in their work on behalf of our soldiers and our veterans.
   
February 11, 2010 Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.
Addabbo Joins Sikh Book Donation Ceremony Following Saturday Office Hours with Constituents at Glendale Library
NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., joined Sikh community leaders for a book donation ceremony at the conclusion of his weekend office hours with constituents at Queens Library-Glendale.
   
February 10, 2010 Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.
Addabbo's Statement on Senate Vote to Expel Hiram Monserrate
After the NY State Senate voted on Tuesday night to expel Senator Hiram Monserrate, Senator Addabbo released a statement with his reaction.
   
February 8, 2010 Audrey I. Pheffer
Tax Preparation
   
February 4, 2010 Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.
Sen. Addabbo Sets Community Discussion for Maspeth on February 11
Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., hosts a lively community discussion on February 11 from 7-9 PM at Maspeth Town Hall to increase his outreach to the northern part of his Senate district, meet with his constituents there and discuss issues that are important to them.
   
February 2, 2010 Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.
Addabbo Joins Local Electeds, Community Groups to Launch Census 2010 Campaign
NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., NYS Senator Shirley Huntley, City Councilman Leroy Comrie, SEVA (Southeast Asian Voting Action), Inter-Community Civic Association, Indo-Caribbean Federation, many other organizations, will join with other partners on the Richmond Hill 2010 Census Committee to launch the Census 2010 Campaign, at Villa Russo, 101-12 Lefferts Blvd., Richmond Hill, NY, on Thursday, February 4 from 7-9 PM.
   
February 1, 2010 Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.
Senator Addabbo's Statement on Winning Bidder AEG for Racino at Aqueduct
NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., released a statement following Governor Paterson's announcement that AEG is the winning racino bidder at Aqueduct.
   
February 1, 2010 Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.
Addabbo to Hold Office Hours at Three Queens Library Sites
NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., will hold office hours on Saturdays at three Queens Library locations in February and March (Glendale, Maspeth and Middle Village) to hear from constituents and discuss the end of Saturday service at three libraries in his district: North Forest Park, Ozone Park and Ridgewood.
   
January 25, 2010 Audrey I. Pheffer
Choosing Movers
   
January 25, 2010 Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.
Addabbo: "Senate Ethics Reform a Step in the Right Direction, But Still More to Do"
Ethics and election reform legislation from Albany is a first step toward restoring accountability for public officials.
   
January 25, 2010 Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.
Addabbo to Hold Office Hours at Glendale Library
NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., will discuss constituents' issues, end of Saturday service at three (3) libraries in his district.
   
January 16, 2010 Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.
You're Invited to Free Financial Lecture with CUNY's Business Expert Joyce Moy
Get your personal finances under control in the New Year! Sen. Addabbo brings CUNY business expert Joyce Moy to his district on Saturday, January 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to present her financial lecture covering two topics: how to manage your money and credit. Q&A with audience follows. Admission is free.
   
January 12, 2010 Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.
Addabbo's First Free Electronics Recycling Day Picks Up Over 6 Tons!
NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., today announced that his first free electronics recycling day held Saturday, January 9, picked up 6 1/4 tons of old, unwanted electronics or e-waste, from 140 participants, including 71 TVs and 68 computers, a dozen car batteries, and much more. All items collected weighed in at 12,434 pounds.
   
January 4, 2010 Audrey I. Pheffer
Reverse Mortgages
   
December 7, 2009 Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.
Free Post-Holiday Electronics Recycling Event at Addabbo District Office
New York State Senator Joe Addabbo, Jr., is sponsoring a free, post-holiday recycling event at his district office, in collaboration with representatives from e-Green Management, LLC. Recycle your unwanted electronic equipment;two trucks will be available to collect your old, outdated items to make room for new equipment.
   
November 20, 2009 Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.
WE MUST ATTEMPT TO AVOID EDUCATION AND HEALTH CARE CUTS IN STATE BUDGET
During the NY State Senate's special sessions to negotiate the Deficit Reduction Plan with Governor David A. Paterson, Senator Addabbo reports to his constituents the progress of discussions in Albany and on issues that are important to them.
   
November 20, 2009 Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.
'LEANDRA’S LAW’ PROTECTS OUR CHILDREN FROM DRUNK DRIVERS
Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation Increasing Penalties for DWI with Child Passenger—Toughest DWI Law in the Nation
   
November 17, 2009 Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.
LANDMARK LEGISLATION WILL PROTECT NEW YORKERS FROM FORECLOSURE
Bill Protects Homeowners at Risk of Losing Their Homes, Prevents Similar Crises from Happening in the Future
   
November 10, 2009 Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.
WHY THE DELAY ON AQUEDUCT BIDDER?
New York State Needs Jobs & Money Now!
   
April 14, 2009 Audrey I. Pheffer
FreeCreditReport.com
You, a family member or friend may have heard, and maybe even have danced along to, the wildly popular “free credit report dot com” songs about a hapless guy with credit problems who should have gone to “free credit report dot com” and checked his credit reports.  These commercials are certainly catchy, but the singers would be wise to add another line to their songs disclosing the fact that the services offered on the website they promote about are, in fact, not free.
   
March 25, 2009 Elizabeth Crowley
Bill introduced in wake of teen's death
City Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley introduced legislation Tuesday that would increase the penalty for drivers who leave their cars running while unattended.
   
March 25, 2009 Elizabeth Crowley
Unattended Idling Car May Cost You ($5, for Now)
The maximum fine for leaving your vehicle unattended and idling in New York City is only $5 — even if the car eventually kills people because it loses control or is stolen.
   
January 27, 2009 Audrey I. Pheffer
Opposition Over MTA Proposal Eliminating the Resident Rebate Program
Assemblywoman Audrey I. Pheffer (D-Queens) voiced her outrage at the MTA’s purposed elimination of the Resident Rebate Program for the Cross Bay Bridge toll at a recent hearing in Queens.
   
December 9, 2008 Audrey I. Pheffer
Statement by Assemblywoman Pheffer, to the MTA Bridges and Tunnels Committee Meeting December 10, 2008
A statment from Assemblywoman Pheffer to be given at the MTA Board Meeting December 10, 2008
   
November 20, 2008 Charles Schumer
SCHUMER URGES SOUTHWEST AIRLINES TO ADD ALBANY-NYC FLIGHT
Southwest Airlines Announced Plans to Buy 14 Slots For Take Off and Landing at LaGuardia Airport - Making Seven New Flights a Day Available
   
November 13, 2008 Charles Schumer
SCHUMER: TREASURY SHOULD HAVE VETO POWER OVER NEW MERGERS INVOLVING FIRMS GETTING RESCUE FUNDS
Senator Says He Will Seek To Legislate This And Other Fixes Before Congress Approves Second Half of $700B
   
October 27, 2008 Serphin R. Maltese
SENATOR MALTESE RENEWS CALL FOR UNBORN VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE ACT
In the wake of the tragic murder of a young pregnant Queens woman in South Ozone Park, State Senator Serphin R. Maltese (Queens) renewed the call for enacting the Unborn Victims of Violence law that he sponsors in the Senate.
   
October 25, 2008 Serphin R. Maltese
SENATOR MALTESE SECURES FUNDS FOR STREET LIGHTING PROJECTS IN RICHMOND HILL
State Senator Serphin R. Maltese (Queens) has secured nearly $500,000 in critical funding for a street lighting project that will bring new lighting to four streets in Richmond Hill.
   
October 23, 2008 Serphin R. Maltese
SENATOR MALTESE ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF AQUEDUCT DEVELOPMENT DEAL
Plans Include Hotel, Spa, Conference Center & Retail Shops; Delaware North To Work Closely With Queens Community
   
October 14, 2008 Serphin R. Maltese
SENATOR MALTESE SAVES FOREST PARK SENIOR CENTER
State Senator Serphin R. Maltese (Queens) obtained a $75,000 grant that will allow Forest Park Senior Center to continue to provide vital assistance and services to seniors in Forest Hills and the surrounding communities.
   
October 13, 2008 Anthony Weiner
WEINER RECEIVES "A+" FROM VETERANS GROUP
New York City – A veterans group awarded Representative Anthony Weiner (D-Brooklyn and Queens) a perfect score for his work on critical issues facing veterans.
   
October 12, 2008 Anthony Weiner
NEWS: WAMU MERGER MAY MEAN FEWER CHOICES FOR NEW YORKERS
New York City – Washington Mutual's merger with JPMorgan Chase could mean low-income New Yorkers have far less access to basic banking options, according to a new report released today by Representative Anthony Weiner (D – Brooklyn and Queens), a member of the House Commerce Committee.
   
October 9, 2008 Serphin R. Maltese
SENATOR MALTESE SECURES GRANT FOR FIVE PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS
State Senator Serphin R. Maltese (Queens) has secured $100,000 in grants for five parochial schools in his district to help improve security and safety.
   
October 9, 2008 Serphin R. Maltese
SENATOR MALTESE HELPS ENABLE GRAND OPENING OF ITALIAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
The Italian American Museum has reopened in Little Italy thanks in part to $1 million in funding secured by State Senator Serphin R. Maltese (Queens).
   
October 8, 2008 Charles Schumer
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES OVER $1.5 MILLION FOR RURAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NEWFANE
Funds Will Be Used For Renovations to New Town Hall in Newfane- A Boost to Economy and Efficient Town Government in Niagara County
   
October 8, 2008 Hillary Clinton
Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on AIG Executives' Spa Retreat Following Taxpayer Funded Bail-out
"One week after the government spent $85 billion rescuing AIG, company executives went on a retreat at a luxury resort, spending more than $440,000 of taxpayer money on spa visits, Golf outings, and lavish meals. This is a disgrace.
   
October 7, 2008 Charles Schumer
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR NEARLY 100 WORKERS IN CENTRAL NY
Funds Will Provide Aid, Wages and Training Services to Workers in Skaneateles Falls
   
October 7, 2008 Hillary Clinton
Statement of Senator Clinton on the Announcement of $7.6 Million for AIDS Research at University at Buffalo
WASHINGTON, DCSenator Hillary Rodham Clinton today issued the following statement on the announcement of a $7.6 million award from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for the University at Buffalo to improve clinical trial capacity in developing countries.
   
October 7, 2008 Hillary Clinton
Senator Clinton Joins Governor in Welcoming AMD Announcement to Build New Cutting-Edge Facility in Saratoga County
Semiconductor Chip Plant to Bring Thousands of New, Well-Paying Jobs to the Capital Region
   
October 6, 2008 Gregory Meeks
Congressman Gregory Meeks Supports the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act
(WASHINGTON, DC)–Today, Congressman Gregory Meeks voted for H.R. 6867, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, which will provide an additional seven weeks of extended unemployment benefits for workers who have used up all of their unemployment benefits.
   
October 3, 2008 Serphin R. Maltese
SENATOR SERPHIN MALTESE & COUNCILMAN ANTHONY COMO HOSTS 2nd ANNUAL HISPANIC HERITAGE AWARDS CEREMONY
Senator Serphin R. Maltese (Queens) and City Councilman Anthony Como honored six local community leaders with the second Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards to recognize the contributions, diverse cultures and traditions of all Hispanic Americans.
   
October 3, 2008 Anthony Weiner
NEWS: WEINER ON FINANCIAL RESCUE PLAN PASSAGE
New York City – Representative Anthony Weiner (D – Brooklyn and Queens), a member of the House Commerce Committee, released the following statement today regarding the new federal plan to restore confidence to the financial markets:
   
October 3, 2008 Gregory Meeks
Congressman Gregory Meeks lauds passage of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
Historic bipartisan supported bill passes in the House of Representatives by a vote of 263 to 171
   
September 30, 2008 Anthony Weiner
NEWS: WEINER ON FINANCIAL RESCUE PLAN VOTE
NEW YORK CITY – Representative Anthony Weiner (D – Brooklyn and Queens), a member of the Commerce Committee, released the following statement regarding the House’s failure to pass the federal financial rescue plan:
   
September 29, 2008 Serphin R. Maltese
MALTESE HONORED AS “CHAMPION” BY BUSINESS COUNCIL
Senator one of nine in State Senate recognized for championing the Council’s mission of economic growth, good jobs and strong communities
   
September 29, 2008 Anthony Weiner
NEWS: HOUSE PASSES NEW CRACKDOWN ON ONLINE CHILD PREDATORS
New York City – Child predators will no longer be able to hide behind computer screens and online aliases under a new bill passed Saturday by the House of Representatives.
   
September 29, 2008 Helen M. Marshall
KEEP IT IN QUEENS
Online Database Will Create One Stop Shop Connecting Queens-based Businesses and Suppliers to Economic Development Projects throughout the Borough
   
August 27, 2008 Audrey I. Pheffer
Assemblywoman Pheffer Announces New Statute to Enact a Consumer Bill of Rights Regarding Tax Preparers
Assemblywoman Audrey I. Pheffer (D-Queens) is pleased to announce that legislation she introduced to enact the Consumer Bill of Rights Regarding Tax Preparers has been signed into law by Governor Paterson.
   
August 19, 2008 Audrey I. Pheffer
Assemblywoman Pheffer Announces LIPA Work to Begin on Beach Channel Drive
Assemblywoman Audrey I. Pheffer (D-Queens) would like to inform Rockaway residents that she has received notice of work to begin on Beach Channel Drive.
   
August 19, 2008 Anthony S. Seminerio
News & Notes from Assemblyman Anthony Seminerio - Fall 2008
I remain dedicated to fighting for the 38th Assembly District, and that includes ensuring the best care for all children and families, senior citizens and veterans. I will do so without compromise; I welcome your input and concerns.
   

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