Charles Fuschillo
Connections
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Ignition interlocks prevent drunk drivers from getting behind the wheel and have saved an untold number of lives. That's why we included them under Leandra's Law. However, nearly 70 percent of the drunk drivers ordered to use interlocks are not doing so; that needs to change
Wrong-way driving is becoming more and more common, and that puts lives at risk. While stronger penalties are needed for wrong-way drivers, the state must also develop a plan to address this continuing problem which is jeopardizing safety on our roads. This legislation would ensure that happensMore quotes »
Newsday's coverage
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LIRR to begin work on 2nd track in July
have the whole project wrapped up in six years, officials said Thursday.LIRR president Helena Williams and state Sen. Charles Fuschillo (R- Merrick ) Thursday offered new details on the "Double Track" plan as they gathered with labor leaders and elected officials Read more »
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Bill would strengthen animal cruelty laws
better protection for animals, and tougher penalties for offenders. District Attorney Kathleen Rice, joined by state Sen. Charles Fuschillo (R- Merrick ) and Assemb. Linda Rosenthal (D-Manhattan), said the legislation would move crimes like animal cruelty Read more »
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Pastor leads effort to make road safer
Turnpike."History has shown that this is a dangerous section of Route 24 at the best of times," he wrote to state Sen. Charles Fuschillo (R- Merrick ) in October 2006. Other letters followed to other lawmakers.Last summer, crossing beacons were installed on Read more »
Around the web
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SENATOR FUSCHILLO THANKS ROOSEVELT CHILDREN’S ACADEMY STUDENTS FOR PARTICIPATING IN SENATE’S EARTH DAY POSTER CONTEST
Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) recently visited the Roosevelt Children’s Academy to thank students for participating in the Senate’s Earth Day Poster Contest. As part of the contest, children made posters which illustrated the importance o from New York Senate Read more »
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DWI offenders skirting requirement for ignition lock screening device on their cars
ALBANY -- The state Legislature is seeking to strengthen a law that requires convicted DWI offenders to install a breath-test ignition interlock in their cars, saying too often the current system is being duped. Legislation passed the state Senate on Tue from The Star-Gazette Read more »
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Week in Review: LIRR Plan Ahead of Schedule
Partly sunny with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Update: Got a new smartphone? Get the Patch App! http://farmingdale.patch.com/mobile Top sto from Farmingdale Patch Read more »
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Lawmakers seek tougher laws for wrong-way driving
ALBANY Legislation to help combat wrong-way driving incidents recently moved forward in the Senates Transportation Committee. But the bill has previously failed to pass in the Assembly. Sen. Charles Fuschillo, R-Nassau County, the chairman of the committ from The Star-Gazette Read more »
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Work on LIRR Second Track to Start in July
Extra line between Farmingdale and Ronkonkoma expected to finish in 2018. State Sen. Charles Fuschillo talks about the project. State Sen. Lee Zeldin and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone stand behind him at Thursday's press conference. Design work from Dixhills Patch Read more »
