“Hardworking New Yorkers are fed up with corrupt officials and deserve more. The pension forfeiture legislation I helped pass is a common-sense step in combating this despicable behavior and restoring integrity to public office. It also sends a strong message to shameful criminals: Your antics will absolutely not be tolerated, and you have no right to receive pensions and benefits at the taxpayers’ expense – plain and simple. Long Island families have my word that I’ll keep fighting for tougher laws to ensure government works for the people.”