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Friday, December 28, 2007 SEASONS GREETINGS As the year comes to a close and we celebrate the potential of a new year before us, I would like to extend my warmest greetings to you. During this time of year, as we gather with family and friends, we get an opportunity to pause for a few moments to think about the past year while anticipating the exciting prospects for 2008. On behalf of my colleagues in the Senate Majority, please accept our best wishes for a safe, happy and healthy new year! ... Read More» |
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Wednesday, December 19, 2007 PROPERTY TAX REBATES HIGHLIGHT NEW LAWS TO TAKE EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2008 Additional property tax relief totaling $1.3 billion for New York families, a consumer bill of rights for airline passengers, and legislation to improve oversight of the mortgage lending industry highlight the list of new laws scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2008. "You ask any homeowner where our number one priority should be focused, and they will tell you it is reducing the crushing burden of high property taxes in New York State," said Senate ... Read More» |
Friday, December 14, 2007 SENATE PASSES JUDICIAL PAY INCREASE LEGISLATION The New York State Senate today passed legislation (S.6550) that provides for increased compensation for judges and justices in New York State and establishes a commission to determine future salary increases and cost of living adjustments. "The men and women behind the bench work extremely hard every day to ensure that justice is served and that the people of New York are represented fairly and treated equally before the law," said ... Read More» |
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 STATEMENT BY SENATOR JOSEPH L. BRUNO ON HIGH SPEED RAIL Today�s announcement that Amtrak and the New York State Department of Transportation have resolved long-standing litigation over the implementation of high speed rail service in this State is another major step forward in our efforts to turn the recommendations of the Senate Majority�s Task Force on High Speed Rail into reality in New York. I am pleased that under this settlement Amtrak has agreed to partner with the State to improve passenger rail service and to invest in major rail ... Read More» |
Monday, December 10, 2007 STATEMENT BY SENATOR BRUNO ON HORSE RACING FRANCHISE Last week, I called for a public leaders meeting to discuss the future of horse racing in New York. However, Governor Spitzer ignored my request and is allowing the horse racing industry to remain in limbo with just 21 days remaining until the existing NYRA franchise expires. We should be meeting every day until we reach an agreement. The Senate will return to Albany this Thursday and would be ready to approve an ... Read More» |
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