Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) attended a press conference in the New York State Capitol today to call for the passage of the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act (A.3309-/S.5081). Warehouse work is one of the most dangerous occupations in the state, with warehouse workers getting hurt at four times the rate of the average New York worker. DeStefano, who is a co-sponsor on the bill, joined coalition members and injured warehouse workers as they shared their personal experiences of being injured on the job. The bipartisan press conference was led by New York state...
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at one gas station in the week ending Jan. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.
Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) recently participated in a rally on the Million Dollar Staircase, alongside members of various Building Trades unions, to advocate for bill A.5486 and promote good union jobs at SUNY. The event aimed to garner support for Project Labor Agreement (PLA) legislation for quality construction jobs at SUNY.DeStefano, a co-sponsor of the bill, emphasized the importance of supporting workers in the construction industry. He expressed his solidarity with union members, stating, "I proudly stand with all of the laborers, carpenters, painters,...
On Jan 16, 2024, concerns were raised by an individual regarding the budget proposal put forward by the Governor of New York. According to the individual, the state is facing a fiscal crisis due to overspending and neglect of crucial needs.The individual stated, “New York is on the verge of a fiscal crisis, in large part because the governor and the progressives who put pressure on her are ignoring the realities on the ground. Neglecting taxpayers’ needs – which includes safe roads and living wages – seems to be this governor’s mantra, and her proposal fails to address...
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Suffolk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.
"As with every State of the State, we witnessed a lot of showmanship and a lot of self-congratulations, but there was little in the way of substantive plans for improvement. While there are a number of her proposals, I do believe are worth considering, the devil is in the details. The Governor offered no clear plan to address the ongoing migrant crisis in New York, she arrogantly scolded those of us fighting to prevent the overdevelopment of the suburbs and failed to outline any substantial measures to ease the burden of inflation on Long Island families. With her Executive...
In a recent statement, DeStefano criticized the State of The State address delivered by the governor, highlighting what he perceives as a weak package of proposals for the year 2024. DeStefano expressed disappointment in the governor's address, stating, "The governor’s State of the State today was full of promise, but again fails to acknowledge the cliff our state hangs over—New Yorkers are fleeing due to an exorbitant cost of living and stifling overregulation, particularly burdening our small businesses."DeStefano further pointed out the contradiction in the governor's...
Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio (R,C-Riverhead) stood alongside fellow lawmakers and members of the law enforcement community at a press conference aimed at addressing drug abuse and the opioid epidemic in New York state.The press conference outlined a series of proposals to combat drug abuse. One of the initiatives involves granting local justices the authority to set bail for defendants selling dangerous synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Another proposal, known as the 'Death by Dealer' statute, aims to hold accountable those who sell controlled substances that lead to fatal...
Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) attended a press conference on the Million Dollar Staircase in the Capitol this morning to support the unveiling of a legislative package aimed at stemming the rising tide of overdose deaths in New York state. The press conference was led by the Suffolk County DA and advocates from across the state, who came together in support of the newly proposed legislation."Every life lost to the devastating grip of fentanyl is a stark reminder of the urgent need for comprehensive action. There is no time to wait when it comes to the lives of...