New York State Senator
Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr.
  8th Senate District
Senator Fuschillo discusses his Airline Bill of Rights on national TV. Senator Fuschillo discusses his Airline Bill of Rights on national TV.
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Senator Fuschillo thanks students from Lockhart Elementary School in Massapequa for collecting toys for his Annual "Extend the Holidays" Toy Drive.
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Senator Fuschillo meets with the members of One Is Greater Than None, a charity founded by Merrick teenagers to rescue children from child slavery in Africa.
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Senator Fuschillo speaks with a constituent during his annual Golden Gathering.
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Senator Fuschillo, Assemblyman McDonough, & Assemblyman McKevitt congratulate Eagle Scout candidate Mathew Callman on completing his Eagle Scout project.
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Senator Fuschillo meets with constituents during the Bellmore Street Fair.
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Senator Fuschillo speaks with children at New Visions Elementary School in Freeport about the dangers of smoking.
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Senator Fuschillo speaks with a constituent during his Mobile Office Hours at the Merrick Library.
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Senator Fuschillo discusses how universal default is harming Long Islanders during his public hearing on credit card practices.
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Senator Fuschillo answers a student's question during his visit to Merrick Avenue Middle School.
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Senator Fuschillo (second left) and Town of Hempstead Councilwoman Angie Cullin (left) wish Freeport resident Laura Elizabeth Colter (seated) a happy 100th birthday. They are joined by Ms. Colter’s daughters, Laura Mae and Beatrice.
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Senator Fuschillo (right) and Assemblyman Dave McDonough (left) present the New York State Senate’s "2007 Woman of Distinction" award to 94 year old Florence Meiselbach of Bellmore.
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Senator Fuschillo speaks with seniors during his annual Golden Gathering at the Freeport Recreation Center.
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Senator Fuschillo and Assemblyman McDonough speak with a constituent at the Wantagh Library during Senator Fuschillo's "Wantagh Community Day".
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Senator Fuschillo (center) and Assemblyman McKevitt (right) meet with a local resident at the Merrick Train Station as part of Senator Fuschillo's Annual LIRR Commuter Survey.
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Senator Fuschillo and Governor Pataki honor the Merrick Little League Team on their New York State Championship
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Senator Fuschillo congratulates East Lake student Rebecca Westbrook on her first place finish in the annual statewide I*ma*GREEN*nation environmental contest.
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Senator Fuschillo, Assemblyman McDonough, and Assemblyman McKevitt discuss the New York State EPIC program with local seniors at the Merrick Library.
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Senator Fuschillo discusses the need for a security freeze law during a public hearing in Albany.
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Birch Elementary School students listen as Senator Fuschillo reads House Mouse, Senate Mouse during the school’s "Community Read-In Day".
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Senator Fuschillo speaks to the assembled veterans at the commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the end of World War II held at the American Airpower Museum.
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Senator Fuschillo receives a visual tour of a B-17 Bomber at the American Airpower Museum with one of the many volunteers from the museum during a recent celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the end of World War II.
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Senator Fuschillo and Assemblyman Dave McDonough meet with local boy scouts who attended Senator Fuschillo's Emergency Preparedness Community Meeting at the Bellmore Memorial Library.
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Senator Fuschillo reads House Mouse, Senate Mouse to students in Mrs. Vernet's kindergarten class at Birch Elementary School in Merrick.
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Senator Fuschillo is sworn in for his fourth full term by Chief Judge of New York State Judith Kaye in the New York State Senate Chamber as his son Chad assists
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Senator Fuschillo delivers the toys collected during his seventh annual "Extend the Holidays" toy drive to Winthrop Hospital.
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Senator Fuschillo addresses the audience at his veterans awards ceremony. The event honored 40 local veterans who earned various state military medals.
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Senator Fuschillo, Assemblyman McDonough and Miss Wantagh 2004 celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Jones Beach State Park.
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Senator Fuschillo speaks with local senior citizens at his 4th Annual Golden Gathering
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Senator Fuschillo and Assemblyman Joe Saladino present Massapequa Park resident Alan Chasnov with the New York State Medal For Merit and the New York State Conspicuous Service Star.
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Senator Fuschillo and Assemblyman Dave McDonough field questions from the audience at one of Senator Fuschillo's Emergency Preparedness Seminars, which allows residents to learn from the American Red Cross about how to prepare in case of an emergency...
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Senator Fuschillo joins with Assemblyman Dave McDonough, Congressman Peter King, Nassau County Legislators Dennis Dunne, Sr. and Dave Denenberg, Board of Education President Ralph Spagnolo, Fred Parola, and some of the coaches and players of the Want...
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Senator Fuschillo (far right) is joined by Winthrop-University Hospital's John Broder in welcoming Girl Scout Troop 2410 (from left to right) Jackie Ramo, Taylor Thomas, Allison Connerty, Amanda D'Archangelis, Ashley Moran and Julie Schnaars. Not pi...
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Senator Fuschillo presents Wantagh resident Adam Hammershoy with the New York State Senate Liberty Medal, which is one of the highest civilian awards a New Yorker can receive. Adam was awarded the medal for his heroic actions in saving his mother's ...
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Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (8th Senate District) had the opportunity to host and congratulate Massapequa resident Harold Nelson for receiving the Conspicuous Service Cross for his service to the United States during WWII.
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Senator Fuschillo visited Winthrop-University Hospital for his 6th Annual "Extend the Holidays" and delivered hundreds of toys to the children. The toys were donated by members of the community and from various area labor unions.

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Senator Fuschillo (right) presents CEO Andreaus Guilty (left) with a New York State grant for the African American Media Network. Joining them is Erick Wright, a technician and instructor.
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Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (8th Senate District) was honored by New York State Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD NY) with their first New York State Legislator of the Year awards.

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Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (8th Senate District) visited St. William the Abbott school in Seaford to speak with fourth graders in Ms. Angela Ciaranella’s class.

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Senator Charles J. Fuschillo Jr. (8th Senate District) met with the 2003 Ms. New York Senior America, Marie Murray Mango, as she was preparing for the national pageant that was held in Reno, Nevada.
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Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (8th Senate District) visited the Freeport PAL soccer program at Randall Park in Freeport. He was invited by Freeport PAL Executive Director Mike Pomerico to see the new uniforms that a grant secured by Senator Fusc...
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Senator Fuschillo joined Governor George Pataki at the signing of the bill that enacted the statewide ephedra ban. Joining Senator Fuschillo and Governor Pataki are Assemblywoman Audrey Pheffer and Assemblyman Dave McDonough.
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Senator Fuschillo swears in Mike Reid (left) as the new President of the Nassau County Firemen's Association. Also pictured is outgoing President of the Association, Steven Klein.
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Roy Fries (left), President of the North Lindenhurst Fire Department recently presented a plaque to Senator Fuschillo. Senator Fuschillo received the plaque in "Appreciation of Support," for his support of the Fire and Rescue services of North Linde...
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6th graders at Copiague Middle School recently committed to say no to tobacco in an ear-piercing scream to the tobacco industry. Senator Fuschillo visited the school with Pat Bishop-Kelly of the Suffolk County Department of Health to answer question...
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As a result of New York State funding secured by Senator Fuschillo the Bellmore School District has connected an inter generational gap with its successful 'Cyber Seniors' program at the Intermediate Center at Shore Road. Over 100 sixth grade student...
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Senator Fuschillo (rt) and Assm. McDonough (lft) recently honored Coach Phyllis Fogarazzo, Co-Captains Allyson Shuster and Brooke Hammel and the Kennedy High School Cheerleading Squad upon winning the Long Island Cheerleading Coaches Association Comp...
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In honor of Dr. Suess' 99th Birthday, Senator Fuschillo was recently invited to Birch Elementary School in Merrick to participate in their guest Read-Aloud Day. Senator Fuschillo read House Mouse, Senate Mouse written and illustrated by Peter W. Bar...
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Senator Fuschillo (3rd from left) provided the grant that enabled the installatoin of traffic safety lights at Camp Avenue school. (l-r) John Pinto, Legislator Denenberg; Superintendent Feller; Legislator Gonsalves; PTA Co-Presidents Debbie Hickey ...
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Senator Fuschillo provided the grant that enabled the installation of traffic safety lights at Fayette Elementary School. (l-r) Leanna Giaquinto, PTA; John Pinto, Trustee, Bd of Ed.; Superintendent David Feller; Principal Bert Honigman; Legislator G...
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Senator Fuschillo and Senator Johnson recently presented a $100,000 New York State Senate Grant which they secured on behalf of the Village of Amityville for the Police Department to purchase three new police vehicles equipped with the latest technol...
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Without getting on a bus or ever leaving their own classrooms, third graders from both Levy-Lakeside and Birch Elementary schools in Merrick participated via telecommunications in a class discussion on government with Senator Fuschillo and Assemblyma...
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Senator Fuschillo hosted his 5th Annual "Extend the Holidays" and delivered hundreds of toys to children at Winthrop-University Hospital. (l-r) Dr. Warren Rosenfeld, Chairman, Pediatrics; Geri Fessler; Officer Kevin Imm; Paul Gattus, VP, Teamsters -...
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Senator Fuschillo (left) with Governor Pataki as he signs Senator Fuschillo's .08 DWI legislation into law. This new law will keep drunk drivers off of our roads and save approximately 40 lives each year in New York State. ...
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Senator Fuschillo and Assemblyman McDonough recently visited Grand Avenue Middle School's 7th Grade Class as guest speakers. Senator Fuschillo and Assemblyman McDonough talked to the class about their jobs as New York State legislators, how a bill b...
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Senator Fuschillo whose legislation is set to pass the Senate this week that would lower the legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level in New York State from .10 to .08, was honored by Dee Cornella, President, Mothers Against Drunk Driving - Long Islan...
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Senator Fuschillo was Old Mill Road School's 6th Grade Class guest speaker. Senator Fuschillo discussed his responsibilities as a New York State Senator, how a bill becomes a law and shared ideas and suggestions with the students about their ideas fo...
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Senator Fuschillo (3rd from left) was the recent guest speaker at Congregation Ohav Sholom of Merrick’s meeting recruiting members of the congregation and the community as volunteers for non-profit organizations. Pictured with Senator Fuschillo are ...
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Senator Fuschillo recently honored the Merrick - North Merrick Little League as Long Island Little League Champions at a Long Island Ducks baseball game. Senator Fuschillo, in cooperation with Citibank, arranged for the team to meet the players and ...
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Senator Fuschillo (rt) and Assemblyman McDonough (center) announced new brick paver side walks with ADA curb cuts and historic lighting under the viaduct east of Kees Place to the east side of Hewlett Avenue are currently being installed as a result ...
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Senator Fuschillo recently invited twins Billy and Brianna Goedel of Bellmore to his office to acknowledge their outstanding achievement of reading 35 books each as part of his Summertime Reading Olympics. ...
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Senator Fuschillo (rt) honored Allan Scotto of Merrick with the NYS Senate's highest civilian honor, the Senate Liberty Medal, for his heroic actions that saved the life of a 17 month old toddler. The Liberty Medal is only provided to those as a com...
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Senator Fuschillo (right) and Assemblyman McDonough (left) recently presented $5,000 in state funding to the Long Island Crisis Center. Pictured are (l-r) Linda Leonard of the LICC and volunteers Laurie Fontana and Caren Holm.The Long Island Crisis ...
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Senator Fuschillo and Will Stoner of the American Cancer Society huddle with 5th Graders at Levy-Lakeside school in Merrick. The students learned about the dangers of smoking and signed onto Senator Fuschillo's 'No Smoking Pledge for Kids' and commi...
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As a result of state funding secured by Senator Fuschillo (3rd from right) the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce, as part of their community beautification program, has erected a 'Welcome to Wantagh' sign on Jerusalem Avenue. Pictured (l-r) are Carl Romeo,...
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Senator Fuschillo (2nd right) and Assemblyman McDonough (left) were recently joined by Dr. Terence O'Connor, Principal, when they honored the Wantagh High School Varsity "Lady Warriors" Volleyball team with a Legislative Resolution for winning the Na...
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Senator Fuschillo recently presented a New York State Senate Resolution to well-known Freeport businessman Paul F. Conte, President, Paul Conte Cadillac and Paul Conte Chevrolet, upon his receiving the 2002 TIME Magazine Quality Dealer Award. Cont...
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Senator Fuschillo recently hosted Governor George E. Pataki as his guest on the weekly taping of his Legislative Report. The topic of the show included the upcoming passage of the New York State Budget, Governor Pataki's support of Senator Fuschillo...
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Senator Fuschillo recently presented Don Dreyer, Director of the Nassau County Office for the Physically Challenged (left), with an official copy of the law he authored signed by Governor George Pataki, that will further ensure that disabled drivers ...
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Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (8th Senate District) (right) and Assemblyman Steven Labriola (12th Assembly District) (left), recently arranged for New York State Lt. Governor Mary Donohue (center) to address students at the Birch Lane Elementary ...
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Senator Fuschillo (2nd rt) and Assemblyman McDonough (lft) arranged for Lt. Governor Mary Donohue (2nd lft) to tour Wantagh School District. They are pictured here at the Mandalay School Science Fair with Principal Lynn Dagastino (left). ...
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Senator Fuschillo (3rd right) with members of the Massapequa Chamber of Commerce displaying new trash receptacles which were funded from through a grant Senator Fuschillo secured for the Chamber’s downtown revitalization efforts. ...
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Senator Fuschillo (2nd from left) at the Merrick American Legion table at the Merrick Kid-Fest. ...
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Senator Fuschillo talks with volunteers from the Bellmore-Merrick EMT’s ...
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Senator Fuschillo (2nd from left) with Wantagh ball players, parents and coaches at Little League Opening Day ...
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Merrick Fire Department Chief Matt Neary (center) and Lt. Tim LaRosa (left) thank Senator Fuschillo for the grant he secured to install new traffic control lights in front of Empire Hose Co. #3. The yellow flashing lights can be set to red to stop t...
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