Assemblyman Magnarelli Opposes Proposed Thruway Toll Hike Plans
Feb 1, 2008
Following the release of State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s audit of the Thruway Authority – and a subsequent Assembly hearing on the proposed toll hikes – it’s become clear that the Thruway Authority has not been doing its job and has done a poor...
Magnarelli: Grants, Housing Opportunity Fund, the Stimulus Upstate Needs
Jan 25, 2008
Appropriate, affordable housing is not a luxury – it’s a basic human need. It’s also essential to the renewal and economic recovery of any community. That’s why it’s critical that New York’s lawmakers do all that they can to ensure such housing...
Children Must Be Protected from Violent Video Games
May 30, 2007
Assemblyman Magnarelli (D-Syracuse) announced the Assembly passed legislation today that will prohibit the sale of video games that contain realistic depictions of violence and sexual images to minors (A.8696). Under this legislation distributing these...
We Must Put an End to Deceptive Student Loan Practices
May 14, 2007
A college degree is something so many individuals strive to achieve. A college education is very rewarding, but it can also be very expensive. Many students who cannot afford to pay upfront will need to finance their education. Some students have turned...
Assembly Passes Tough Gun Legislation
Apr 30, 2007
The past several weeks have been heartbreaking for Americans and New Yorkers in the wake of the terrible tragedy at Virginia Tech, and the shooting of several law enforcement officers. Gun violence kills innocent victims, and shatters countless lives...
Education is Key in Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome
Apr 12, 2007
As a father of three children, I understand the importance of protecting our families from harm. It is unimaginable to me the number of children who are killed every year – often accidentally – because of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS). Too many people...
Hunger Awareness Day
Mar 30, 2007
March 15th was Hunger Awareness Day in New York State. Raising awareness and working to eliminate hunger in New York is essential. Fortunately, there are many steps we have taken as a state to reduce hunger.
There are many organizations in the state...
Celebrate Women’s History Month
Mar 15, 2007
As we celebrate National Women’s History Month, please join me in taking a moment to celebrate special women in history, and in our own lives. It is vital to commemorate women in our history who have done so much for our country. Women such as Betsy...
‘Sunshine Week’ Continues to Cast Light on State Government
Mar 15, 2007
Sunshine Week was recognized again this year in Albany, an initiative to open dialogue about the importance of transparent government and freedom of information. Participating media run editorials, columns, cartoons, public forums, news and feature stories...
Magnarelli: Families Deserve Continued Efforts to Keep Them Safe from Sexual Predators
Mar 9, 2007
Sexual predators inflict unspeakable pain and suffering that a victim carries with them the rest of their life. As a father, I know we must keep our families safe. New York has taken significant steps to strengthen sex offender laws by providing life...
The Day Has Come for Ethics Reform in Albany
Feb 16, 2007
This week the Assembly passed legislation on a landmark ethics reform package that will curtail gifts from lobbyists to legislators, and create a comprehensive watchdog agency to ensure the integrity of state government (A.3736-A). This legislation was...
Magnarelli Eager to Work with Spitzer for Stronger New York
Jan 11, 2007
During Governor Spitzer’s State of the State address he highlighted several changes to state government that echoed the change that voters called for. He focused on ethics reform, and changing the status quo in state government. He outlined his plan...
