Gunther’s Legislation to Help Seniors Make Ends Meet Passes Assembly
May 24, 2005
Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D-Forestburgh) announced that the Assembly passed legislation she sponsored that would offer a five-day extension to pay property taxes to senior citizens granted an enhanced STAR exemption (A.399).
"Many seniors who...
Gunther Requests State Comptroller’s Office to Audit Sullivan West School District
May 6, 2005
Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D-Forestburgh) has requested the New York State Comptroller’s Office to conduct an audit of the financially troubled Sullivan West School District.
"The financial woes facing the Sullivan West School District – $40...
Gunther Introduces Stronger Legislation to Crack Down on Sex Offenders Keeping NY Families and Children Safe
May 3, 2005
Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D-Forestburgh) announced she is authoring legislation that will amend Megan’s Law to prohibit low-and moderate- risk (Level 1 and Level 2) sex offenders from being dropped from the New York state sex offender registry,...
Federal Government Must Provide Aid for Flood-Ravaged Communities
Apr 5, 2005
After touring flood-ravaged areas Sunday, Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D-Forestburgh) is calling on the federal government to provide recovery aid to help Orange and Sullivan county homeowners and businesses. Gunther is joined in her efforts by Assemblyman...
Assembly’s cap on Medicaid costs will ease burden on local taxpayers
Mar 15, 2005
The Assembly introduced a budget resolution that delivers Sullivan and Orange counties nearly $7.6 million in local Medicaid savings (Resolution C322). The Assembly’s plan calls for a complete cap on Medicaid costs paid by county taxpayers, with...
Gunther Supports Legislation Protecting, Informing Patients
Mar 11, 2005
Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D-Forestburgh) announced the Assembly passed legislation requiring hospitals and nursing homes to disclose information related to staffing levels, and prohibiting staff members who are not registered nurses or licensed practical...
Gunther Announces Committee Assignments for the 2005 Legislative Session
Jan 24, 2005
Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D-Forestburgh) announced her appointment to six important Assembly committees – the Real Property Taxation; Agriculture; Racing and Wagering; Tourism, Arts and Sports Development; and Environmental Conservation – and...
Assemblywoman Gunther Sponsors Legislation to Expand Dental and Health Services
Feb 23, 2004
Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D-Forestburgh) has introduced new legislation to expand access to dental and health care, as well as to encourage new dentists to work in underserved communities in our state.
"For many children and their families,...
Gunther: Second SUNY Tuition Increase In Two Years a Failing Idea
Dec 1, 2003
"It’s distressing enough to hear that the SUNY Board of Trustees is considering imposing an annual tuition increase, but it’s even more troubling to learn they plan on voting for the increase – the second in two years – two hours before they...
