The New York State Senate has passed legislation to enact felony charges for wrong-way and other reckless drivers, according to Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick who sponsored the bill.
The legislation is in response to a significant number of arrests and car crashes involving individuals who drove the wrong way while under the influence of alcohol.
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By David Weingrad
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4/6/11
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Over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, the Nassau County Police Department nabbed 87 drunken drivers –– count ’em, 87 –– during a stepped-up enforcement effort. In Suffolk County, police reported 60 arrests.
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12/9/10
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Assemblyman Robert Barra (R-Lynbrook) said he’s outraged at what he describes as a ”blatant money grab orchestrated by Gov. David Paterson and his cohorts in the state Legislature.” As part of the 2009-10 state budget, which he voted against, drivers licenses and registration fees will increase dramatically.
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9/3/09
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