Published in Times Union September 13, 2019 Few New Yorkers would disagree that the safety of our children is a priority. Even before being signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo last month, the vote on what’s known as the School Bus Camera Bill showed Albany lawmakers in unanimous agreement. The new law authorizes cameras…
Author: Christopher Paolillo
Christopher Paolillo is a trustee on the West Babylon School Board and the educational coordinator for ChangeNYS.org, a not-for-profit dedicated to promoting honest, open, transparent and limited government in New York State.
Video: West Babylon PTA Council’s Meet The Candidates Night 2019
The following were my closing comments from the April 29, 2019 Meet the Candidates Night. The event was hosted by the West Babylon PTA Council.
Times Union OpEd: Manage state spending instead of adding internet tax
Published in Times Union February 11, 2019 In the weeks prior to the passage of New York’s 2018-2019 budget, many elected officials called on lawmakers to include a new “internet tax.” The primary explanation for the proposal — supported by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and others — was that it would “level the playing field” for…
News Coverage: Community calls for uniformed officer at Babylon LIRR station
Long Island News 12 November 20, 2018 BABYLON – Babylon Long Island Rail Road riders are demanding a stepped up police presence at the Babylon train station. At a community meeting Monday, residents said they feel uncomfortable and nervous at the station. They pointed to people aggressively asking for money, being publicly intoxicated and loitering….
News Coverage: Resident requests police presence at Babylon train station
Published in Babylon Village Patch November 19,2018 By Priscila Korb, Patch Staff NOV 19, 2018 3:05 PM ET BABYLON, NY – A local resident recently wrote a letter to officials requesting a police officer at the Babylon LIRR train station following reports of criminal activity in the area. The resident addressed the letter to state Senator…
Letter To Albany: Babylon station already funds MTA Police coverage
The most recent SCPD community meeting at the West Babylon Public Library was attended by a crowd more substantial than usual. Despite the concerns commonly raised at the community meetings, there was one that seemed to be looming large over the anxious residents in attendance. Residents were gathering to express their united concern about safety…
Christopher Paolillo 