• Bill A.7159 - All sex-offense cases of juvenile delinquents and youthful offenders where the victims were minors would be available to the public.

• Bill A.7731 - Forbids sex offenders from residing within a half-mile of their victims’ homes. Violation of this provision would be a Class E felony.

• Bill A.7217 - Forbids Level 2 and 3 sex offenders from residing within a half-mile of schools and licensed day-care facilities. Violation of this provision would be a Class E felony.

• Bill A.7215 - Requires individuals licensed to receive, board or keep minors notify the local social services department of all changes in people residing in their homes. Failure to comply would be cause for license revocation.

• Bill A.8637 - Denies public funding for erectile dysfunction medication for all convicted sex offenders.

In an effort to educate parents on the dangers of sexual predators and how to protect children on the Internet, Assemblyman Joseph Saladino hosted a first-ever parent training seminar, sponsored by Tony Arango of the Martial Arts Institute, designed to teach adults how to protect their children from the most heinous of crimes. Saladino joined with the Coalition Against Child Abuse and Neglect, the Nassau County Police Department and the Nassau County Department of Probation to host a parent training seminar, "Protecting our Children from Sexual Predators," at Island Trees High School.

The seminar provided parents with detailed instructions on protecting their children and focused on how to keep children away from sexual predators, how to keep children safe while using the Internet, Megan’s Law and the state Sex Offender Registry.

This seminar was such a success that Assemblyman Saladino has decided to make it an annual event. However, anyone who was unable to attend this year and would like the information, or would like to request an invitation to next year’s seminar, may contact the assemblyman’s district office at (516) 844-0635.

Assemblyman Joseph Saladino, third from right, joins, from the left, Oyster Bay Town Councilmen Angelo Delligatti and Chris Coschignano, Supervisor John Venditto, Town Clerk Steve Labriola and Councilman Joe Muscarella, as well as neighborhood children, in celebrating the dedication of the Field of Dreams. The assemblyman has been supportive of the project and the town of Oyster Bay officials who made it possible. Saladino, along with state Sen. Charles Fuschillo, provided state grant money to assist in the field’s development.

Assemblyman Saladino, who grew up in the district, is committed to helping youth in the 12th Assembly District excel. He understands the important lessons learned through sports to keep children on track and assist them in the development needed for the working world. Saladino has been an ice hockey coach in the town of Oyster Bay Youth Ice Hockey program for several years, and he is the first former Massapequa ”Mustang” football player to become an elected official.

U.S. Congressman Peter King and state Sen. Chuck Fuschillo join in honoring our veterans.

World War II and Korean War veterans who left high school before graduating to fight overseas recently received their high school diplomas through a special program hosted by Assemblyman Joseph Saladino of the 12th Assembly District. "Operation Recognition" honored more than 200 veterans with diplomas from the high schools they were attending before leaving or from the school districts in which they currently reside. At a ceremony held at SUNY Farmingdale, Assemblyman Saladino told the veterans and their families, "We must never forget the sacrifices of all who have protected the freedoms we hold so dear. Operation Recognition is one way in which we can give back to the men and women of the United States who we owe our utmost respect and appreciation for our country’s liberty."

Veterans who want to obtain their diplomas or family members who wish to receive diplomas on behalf of deceased veterans may contact Assemblyman Saladino’s district office at (516) 844-0635.

Assemblyman Saladino holds memberships on three Assembly committees that enhance his ability to help residents on Long Island and across New York. His committee assignments include:

Government Employees Committee, Ranking Minority Member - Promotes bills and issues related to the pensions and health benefits of civil service employees. These legislative initiatives have changed for the better the lives of police officers, state troopers, firefighters, teachers, civil servants and public employees, including individuals working for state government, Nassau County, area municipalities and the court system. All public-sector employees have benefited from the work of Assemblyman Saladino and the Government Employees Committee.

Education Committee - Considers legislation dealing with all facets of elementary and secondary education, including educational services for students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 in regular and special education programs, school curriculum, teachers and other school personnel, school district administration, safety, buildings, transportation, nonpublic and charter schools, and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES). The committee is involved in the election of Board of Regents members. Assemblyman Saladino is on the forefront of improving New York’s educational system to make it the best in the country.

Environmental Conservation Committee - As a member, he promotes legislation that protects and preserves our natural resources, wildlife management, pollution control and environmental enforcement. Assemblyman Saladino is dedicated to protecting the rights of fishermen and outdoor enthusiasts while conserving our drinking water and our clean environment for generations to come.