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LUPINACCI STATES “LACK OF BUDGET TRANSPARENCY ,APPALLING”

April 7, 2017 11:18 am Comments Off

“After much delay, we now have several budget bills before the Assembly. Let me be clear, I am appalled at the lack of transparency throughout the entire budget process. The Assembly Majority has shamelessly ignored the concerns of millions of New Yorkers by cutting out the Minority party entirely from negotiations.
“After receiving a […]

Petrone Not Running in November

March 30, 2017 11:44 am Comments Off

A STATEMENT FROM SUPERVISOR FRANK P. PETRONE
March 30, 2017
It is with a considerable sense of accomplishment and satisfaction, as well as a little bit of sadness, that I am announcing today that I will not be a candidate for reelection this year.
This was a difficult decision for me to make. I have spent all of my […]

LUPINACCI TAKES ON LEGISLATORS OVER FUNDING FOR EDUCATION

March 22, 2017 5:08 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci (R,C,I,Ref. – South Huntington) joined the Assembly’s Higher Education Conference Committee yesterday to discuss education funding in this year’s budget. Each of the Assembly’s committees convenes to debate and discuss the Assembly version of the budget prior to going to the floor for a full vote. Lupinacci addressed his colleagues on […]

LUPINACCI PRAISES SENATE GOP FOR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN

March 19, 2017 2:16 pm Comments Off

On Sunday March 12, 2017, Senate Republicans presented a proposal to spend over $8 billion on clean water and sewer projects, a $5 billion infrastructure bond plan and the formation of an institute to set state standards for unregulated contaminants. The proposal is part of the Senate Republicans’ “one-house budget” proposal that will be released […]

Huntington Young Republicans Launch Student of the Month Program

February 26, 2017 4:28 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Young Republicans launched their Student of the Month Program on February 25, 2017. In the age of technology, social media, and the internet boom there has undoubtedly been a decline in civic engagement. Many have no interest in getting involved in civic associations or contacting their elected officials. The Huntington Young Republicans are taking matters into their […]

Gang Member Arrested for Stabbing May Be Deported

February 21, 2017 3:19 pm 1 Comment

Kevin Zepedapadilla, 17, of 126 E. 11th St., Huntington Station(EDITORS NOTE-there is no such address of 126 on East 11th Street-police gave this address and informed by us, that the address does not exist), was arrested on February 14, 2017 in the parking lot of the Huntington Library Annex on NY Avenue in Huntington Station […]

LUPINACCI, RA HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE CALLING FOR EQUAL FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS SERVICING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

February 16, 2017 4:30 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci (R,C,I,Ref.-South Huntington) joined Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square), and Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi (D-Utica) for a joint press conference this morning as they advocated funding increases for Special Act schools and 853, 4201, 4410 preschool programs. Special Act schools and 853, 4201, 4410 preschool programs are classifications given by the New York […]

LUPINACCI VOICES CONCERN OVER PROPOSED IMMIGRATION BILLS

February 12, 2017 1:59 am Comments Off

A Statement from the desk of Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci (R,C,I,Ref.-South Huntington)
“As the Assembly moves forward with the proposed immigration reform bills today, I believe we must tread carefully to implement an effective framework that values and welcomes our immigrant population,” said Lupinacci. “Immigration policy has become increasingly unclear, and we must have a […]

LUPINACCI EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER GOVERNOR’S ‘STAR’ POLICY

February 11, 2017 3:47 pm Comments Off

Gov.’s plan would increase property taxes for New Yorkers

Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci spoke out today following a conference of the Assembly’s Budget Hearing on Taxes. During the hearing Nonie Manion, the Executive Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Taxation and Finance, provided testimony conceding that the intended freeze of the New York State School […]

Letter to the Editor Eugene Cook – Heartland Project

February 3, 2017 12:06 pm Comments Off

February 3, 2017
Dear Editor,
On Wednesday February 1, 2017, the Suffolk County Planning Commission held their meeting to vote on
the Heartland Development. If you attend this meeting I am sure that you would have been surprised and disgusted at some of events that unfolded that day.
As a resident and elected official in Suffolk County, I understand that […]