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Dear Neighbor, As I write this newsletter, the Assembly is currently wrapping up work on the 2005 legislative session in our state capital in Albany. It has been a busy, and I believe a productive legislative session. For the first time in a long time, both houses of the legislature and the governor were able to come together and pass an on-time state budget, one that does not place increased burdens on our working families. Once again, I was able to direct state tax dollars back into our communities to benefit seniors, working families and local business improvement groups. I am currently working on legislative proposals to increase subway safety; create paid family medical leave for families and promote financial literacy programs. I will keep you informed. As your representative, I rely on your input on issues. As you may know, the state’s highest court struck down New York’s death penalty law. The back page of this newsletter contains a questionnaire on this important public policy issue. I hope that you will take a few minutes to write down your thoughts and return it to my office. Your input is invaluable to me. As always, my offices are here to serve you. Please do not hesitate to call, write, drop by or even e-mail me. I look forward to hearing from you. Best wishes for a safe and enjoyable summer.
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On Time State Budget Returns Tax Dollars to the Residents of the 37th Assembly District For the first time in recent memory, the Assembly, Senate and governor came together to pass an on-time, responsible state budget that protects working families, senior citizens and our young people. Meeting in open conference committees, the Legislature reached a bipartisan budget agreement to secure funding that the governor had proposed cutting in his original budget proposal. As a member of one of the budget subcommittees, I fought to protect health care, education funding and made sure that tax dollars were returned to our communities. Among the highlights of the final budget are:
In addition to these larger budget issues, I was able to direct tax dollars back into our communities. I am pleased that I was able to direct state dollars from the budget to numerous community groups in our district, from tenants associations to senior and youth centers and to business development and financial literacy efforts. Look for more details in my next newsletter. |
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In response to the recent horrific rape of a young woman at the 21st Street/Van Alst “G” station, I joined forces with the Transport Workers Union Local 100 (TWU) and the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) to stress the need for more train conductors and token booth clerks as well as additional transit police officers. Human presence at our subway stops should not be underestimated as a valuable safety measure. Among those pictured above with me are Diane Ballek, President of the 108th Precinct Community Council, Patrick Lynch, President PBA and Ed Watt, Secretary-Treasurer of TWU Local 100. |
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Tress Census Underway
The communities that make up the 37th Assembly District are fortunate to have an abundance of street trees. From the relatively new trees in Ridgewood to the very old trees of Sunnyside Gardens, our trees make our communities cleaner, healthier and better places to live. Street trees make up 20 percent of all trees on public land. They absorb pollutants, cool summer temperatures and soften the landscape. Ten years ago, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, with the help of volunteers, counted all of the trees growing along New York City streets. This comprehensive survey of 498,470 trees provided the Parks Department with indispensable information on not only the number of trees, but their condition as well. This year Parks hopes to recruit even more volunteers to complete the census by the end of September. More importantly, tree census volunteers will record the condition of the trees. This is especially helpful for our older trees. Beginning in May and continuing throughout the summer, training sessions are being offered in the evenings and on weekends. To register as a volunteer for this important project, please call 311 or go to www.nyc.gov/treescount. The tree census is a great opportunity for New Yorkers to learn about trees, meet their neighbors and participate in a citywide community project. |
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Please return to Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan 61-08 Linden Street Ridgewood, NY 11385 |
District Office Addresses My district offices are here to serve you. They are open Monday – Friday from 9am-5pm. If you have a question, a complaint or an idea, please do not hesitate to contact us. |
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61-08 Linden Street Ridgewood, NY 11385 (718) 456-9492 |
45-25 47th Street Woodside, NY 11377 (718) 784-3194 |
E-mail nolanc@assembly.state.ny.us |
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