State Senator Anthony Palumbo (NY)
Recent News About State Senator Anthony Palumbo (NY)
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Palumbo Announces State Transportation Projects for Area Communities
New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo (R,C-New Suffolk) revealed plans for three transportation projects aimed at enhancing safety and traffic conditions in the East End region. The projects, part of a $27 million investment by the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT), are set to address congestion and modernize key intersections, ultimately benefiting both residents and tourists in the area.Senator Palumbo commended the Governor and the DOT for their commitment to these crucial investments, stating, "I applaud the Governor and the Department of...
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Palumbo Declares Victory for Long Island Veterans
New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo (R,C-New Suffolk) today announced a significant victory for Long Island veterans as over $80,000 in past donations, generously given by New Yorkers through the state’s tax-checkoff system, will finally reach the Long Island State Veterans Home. This achievement comes after months of advocacy from veteran groups and Republican officials, with Senator Palumbo leading the charge.Following a report from the State Comptroller’s Office revealing that millions in state tax donations to Veterans organizations had not been disbursed, Senator...
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Senator Anthony H. Palumbo Condemns Dismissal of Rape Charges Against Harvey Weinstein
New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo (R,C-New Suffolk) has strongly criticized the New York State Court of Appeals for their decision to dismiss the rape and sexual assault charges against Harvey Weinstein. In a statement, Senator Palumbo expressed his disappointment, saying, "New York State’s highest court today turned its’ back on the brave victims of rape and sexual assault who had the courage to look Harvey Weinstein in the eye and put him behind bars where he belongs."Senator Palumbo also criticized the Senate Democrats for their role in the nomination process of...
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Long Island Senate Republicans Push Public Safety and Affordability Measure to be Included in the Finalized State Budget
(Hauppauge, NY) New York State Senators Anthony Palumbo, Mario Mattera, Dean Murray, Alexis Weik, Steve Rhoads, Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, and Jack Martins today called for policies to be included in this year’s finalized State Budget to help make Long Island safer and more affordable while ensuring the region receives its fair share of State funding. The state budget is already 11 days late, and there are still no indications whatsoever that negotiations are focused on any measures designed to help make New York State – and Long Island in particular – safer and more...
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Antisemitism Working Group: 2023-2024 Report
Mar 27 2024The Senate Republican Antisemitism Working Group, led by Senator Jack Martins, has released its report on the rise of antisemitism in New York State. The group was formed in response to the alarming trend of Jewish hate crimes growing in the state, aiming to shine a light on the issue that had been gaining momentum."In 2022 alone, New York City saw 263 anti-semitic attacks, more than double the number of previous years and a figure that dramatically underscored what was a nationwide problem," stated the working group. The report highlighted the concerning...
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Senator Palumbo and Colleagues Advocate for Homeowner Protection and Housing Solutions
New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo (R,C-New Suffolk) and Senator Mario Mattera (R,C-Smithtown) have put forward a series of legislative proposals aimed at addressing the housing crisis and protecting homeowners from the issue of squatters. The comprehensive package of legislation includes measures to incentivize home ownership, improve access to affordable housing options, and combat the problem of squatters.Senator Palumbo highlighted the pressing nature of the housing crisis, stating, "The housing crisis is a real issue here on Long Island and across the state due...
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Long Island Senators Criticize Democrat Policies on Crime
Long Island Senators Anthony Palumbo and Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick have strongly criticized what they describe as "soft-on-crime" Democratic policies. The Senators specifically pointed to bail reform and the "Less is More" initiative as factors that have emboldened criminals, allowing them to roam free.In a statement, the Senators referenced a recent headline from the Daily News about a criminal who had been in the authorities' grasp before committing a horrific attack. They emphasized the need for a change in Albany's approach to criminal justice, stating that...
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Long Island Senate and Assembly Republicans Introduce Bills in Response to Horrific Dismemberment Crime
Albany, NY – Senators Anthony Palumbo and Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, along with Assemblyman Mike Durso and members of the Senate and Assembly Republican Conferences announced the introduction of legislation in response to the horrific case in Babylon after body parts were discovered in a recreational park and several other locations, including a local neighborhood. The suspects in the case were released under New York’s notoriously flawed bail laws after being charged with the concealment of a human corpse by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office as part of...