Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli
brings home results...
checkmark Providing tax relief to
Onondaga County

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Keeping drunk drivers
off the road

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Bringing renovation and
economic development to Syracuse

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Combating Medicaid fraud

Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli
gets results for Syracuse
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Providing tax relief to Onondaga County

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Assemblyman Magnarelli holds tax relief as a top priority, and worked to send more than $1 billion back to property taxpayers in the form of rebate checks. Onondaga County homeowners who receive Basic STAR will receive an average $209 rebate and seniors receiving Enhanced STAR will receive an average of $318. Plus, higher eligibility income levels mean more seniors will save up to $1,203

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Magnarelli successfully fought to eliminate the state sales tax on clothing and shoes under $110

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He also helped create a $330 per child tax credit, ended the marriage penalty tax and capped the state sales tax on gasoline at the $2 per gallon rate

Keeping drunk drivers off the road

checkmark Magnarelli sponsored the Leaf/Woods Bill, which increases penalties for repeat drunk drivers who subsequently kill or seriously injure others by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (Ch. 245 of 2006)

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He also sponsored a measure that holds out-of-state DWI offenders responsible for their actions and makes all other state offenses count against the offender in New York State (Ch. 231 of 2006)

Bringing renovation and economic development to Syracuse

checkmark Magnarelli wrote the Ash Street Bill (Ch. 70 of 2006), which allows Syracuse to purchase a vacant property for $1 from the state. The city can then provide more affordable housing in downtown Syracuse and revitalize the city

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Magnarelli also secured $8.4 million to renovate downtown Syracuse, including $6.4 million for the historic Landmark Theatre and other downtown locations

Combating Medicaid fraud

The Assembly and Senate agreed to create the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General to combat Medicaid fraud and implement stricter penalties for offenders. This measure will save New York taxpayers millions of dollars and make sure those who need access to this critical program will receive it.


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