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Farewell to two accomplished public servants

In an era when too many politicians seem to be focused primarily on staying in office, U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy has announced that she will be stepping down, and State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. has already done so. more

1/16/14

State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., center, announced on Tuesday that he would step down as of 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31 to become chief executive officer of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

Senator Fuschillo stepping down

In a New Year’s Eve surprise, State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a popular Republican from Merrick, announced that he would step down at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31 to become chief executive officer of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. more

By Scott Brinton | 12/31/13

Solar panels that were installed at the Merrick Senior Center were activated on Aug. 24.

Hempstead lets the sunshine in

Two familiar Bellmore-Merrick facilities are now home to the Town of Hempstead’s newest solar-energy systems. more

By Julie Mansmann | 9/4/13

State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., center, of Merrick, has sponsored legislation that would, if it becomes law, allow parents with a “physically limiting impairment” documented by their physician, physician’s assistant or nurse practitioner to obtain school busing for their children.

Fighting rare disease, Merrick mom wants change in state busing law

Tara Notrica, a 48-year-old Merrick mother of two, says that over the course of several years before the fall of 2010, she and her husband spent tens of thousands of dollars on private transportation to send their children from their home to elementary school and back again. more

By Brian Racow, bracow@liherald.com | 3/14/13

State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick, center, spoke at a recent bipartisan task force meeting on Hurricane Sandy recovery in Freeport.

Senate task force reviews Hurricane Sandy damage

State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. joined other members of the New York State Senate’s bipartisan Task Force on Hurricane Sandy Recovery at a roundtable meeting recently to speak with local officials, business leaders and residents about progress –– or the lack thereof –– in rebuilding Long Island after the storm. more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/17/13

State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., center, checked out the pile of donated toys at the Winthrop-University Hospital Pediatric Department in Mineola with children who are in treatment there.

Senator Fuschillo ‘extends the holidays’ at Winthrop

Winthrop-University Hospital’s Pediatric Department in Mineola overflowed with toys of all shapes and sizes, from dolls to board games, on Jan. 4 when New York State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. and his helpers from Mepham High School delivered a load of goodies collected before the holidays. more

By Scott Brinton | 1/16/13

State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., center, displayed a transdermal alcohol-monitoring device at a recent news conference, which convicted drunk drivers would be required to wear under legislation he sponsored if they do not install ignition interlocks in their cars as required by Leandra’s Law.

Legislators, D.A. want DWI law upgraded

On Dec. 30, one day before one of the biggest drinking nights of the year, State Sen. Charles Fuschillo, Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg and Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice called for swift passage of a new law to close a legal loophole that Fuschillo said allows convicted drunken drivers to escape the mandatory ignition interlock requirement of Leandra’s Law. more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/4/13

New York State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., center, with Mepham High School Principal Michael Harrington, Student Government adviser Mary Corbelli-Ferrante, Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Assistant Superintendent Dr. Mara Bollettieri and Student Government representatives.

Senator thanks Mepham High School students

New York State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. of Merrick recently visited Mepham High School in Bellmore to thank students for their continued support of his “Extend the Holidays” toy drive. more

12/20/12

New York State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., of Merrick, showed how an ignition interlock can be used to prevent a drunk driver from getting behind the wheel of a school bus. He was joined by, from left, Al Belbol Jr., co-president of the Levy-Lakeside Elementary School PTA in Merrick; District Attorney Kathleen Rice; Susan Walpole, co-president of the Mandalay Elementary School PTA in Wantagh; and Assemblyman David McDonough.

Officials want ignition interlocks for school buses

New York State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice and Assemblyman David McDonough joined together last week in calling for a new law to protect school children from drunk drivers. more

10/23/12

Sen. Fuschillo announces new DWI regulations

New York State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick, recently announced new state regulations that will help keep individuals who repeatedly drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs off the road. more

10/5/12

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