“If we agree that “not every student is college-bound,” then they, too, deserve the same state-funded support as those who choose to attend college for their post-graduation future” April, 21, 2024 NY State Senator Monica Martinez martinez@nysenate.gov NY State Senator Alexis Weik weik@nysenate.gov NY Assemblyman Michael Durso dursom@nyassembly.gov NY Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre jeanpierrek@nyassembly.gov Dear NY…
Category: Letter
To The Graduating Class Of 2020
The 2019-20 school year was presented with its share of obstacles. For many, it was the school year that ended to soon but could not end quickly enough. The impact of a global pandemic was felt by all stakeholders, from educators to parents, and most certainly, students. Yet, we should not celebrate any less the…
Letter To Town of Babylon: Supporting Local Business
The initiatives taken in supporting local small businesses should extend beyond temporary fiscal relief or merely that of asking residents to shop locally. An ever-evolving relationship between government, local business, and community should be a long-term commitment and function of government. Town of Babylon Supervisor Richard Schaffer 200 E. Sunrise Hwy. Lindenhurst, NY 11757 CC:…
Letter To Albany: Proposed HPV legislation for education
The local community has expressed opposition to proposed legislation currently under consideration in Albany. If passed, the legislation known as S298B in the State Senate and A2912 in the State Assembly, would require children entering the seventh grade to receive a vaccination for the human papillomavirus (HPV). As a parent and resident of New York,…
Letter To Suffolk County Legislature: School bus camera revenue should go back to children
On August 6, 2019, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law Bill A4950B, amending current traffic laws and permitting school districts and transportation companies–in coordination with local counties and municipalities–to install safety cameras on school buses to record traffic violations. This measure is sure to have a positive impact on school bus safety, but under this…
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 