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NEW YORK STATE SENATOR DISTRICT OFFICE: ALBANY OFFICE: FRANK PADAVAN 89-39 Gettysburg Street Room 414, State Capitol Bellerose, NY, NY 11426 Albany, NY 12247 th 11 SENATE DISTRICT Tel: (718) 343-0255 Tel: (518) 455-3381 PADAVAN.NYSENATE.GOV Fax: (718) 343-0354 Fax: (518) 455-2008

HELP PROTECT OUR LOVED ONES, HELP REPEAL THE SEAL

Nothing is more important than the To ensure our children and loved safety and well-being of our loved ones ones are protected from any and children. But a new law contained harm, Senator Padavan is spon- in the state budget and recently signed soring legislation (S.5684) to re- by the Governor could place them and peal this extreme and dangerous our community in harm’s way. This new law. You can help protect our dangerous new law allows thousands of loved ones and help “repeal the convicted drug criminals to have their seal” by emailing your support to conviction records sealed, preventing po- [email protected]. tential employers-like day care centers, schools and nursing homes-from gain- ing full access to their criminal past. Under this law crimes like drug dealing, burglary, auto theft and grand larceny would be sealed forever. PADAVAN HONORED BY NO-COST MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENINGS SET FOR NOVEMBER 14TH AMERICAN LEGION The American-Italian Cancer Foun- ings are available to both insured and dation will once again be partnering uninsured women over the age of 40 with Senator Padavan to provide no- that have not had a mammography in cost mammography screenings on the past year. Appointment space Saturday November 14th. is limited and on a first-come, first-service basis. The screenings will take place on the Foundation’s fully contained For more information or to book an Earlier this year, Senator Frank Padavan mobile mammography van which appointment please call Senator Pada- was honored by the American Legion for will be located outside of Padavan’s van’s District Office at 718-343-0255. his outstanding service to American vet- Bellerose District Office. The screen- erans. Over the years, Senator Padavan, a retired colonel and 30-year veteran of the United States Army Corp of Engineers, has been honored by numerous veterans’ organizations for his work in the State Senate on veteran and community issues. For up-to-date information on issues impacting our Senator Padavan is presented with an award from the American Legion by Dennis J. Durbin, of . community please visit padavan.nysenate.gov. NEW YORK STATE SENATOR FRANK PADAVAN • 11TH SENATE DISTRICT • BELLEROSE • GLEN OAKS • HOLLISWOOD • JAMAICA ESTATES • VILLAGE SUMMER 2009 NEW YORK STATE SENATOR FRANK PADAVAN • PADAVAN.NYSENATE.GOV • EMAIL: [email protected] • PHONE: 718-343-0255 NEW STATE RX DRUG HONORING OUR YOUNG PADAVAN WELCOMES DALAI LAMA TO SENATE PROGRAM HELPS COMMUNITY LEADERS HONORING OUR VETERANS AND FALLEN HEROES PROVIDE RELIEF

The New York State Prescription Drug Saver Program allows individuals and married couples between the ages of 50 and 64 to receive substantial dis- counts on their prescription drugs. All potential enrollees in the program are subjected to similar income eligibility requirements under the EPIC pro- gram (up to $30,000 for an individual One of Senator Padavan’s long-standing and up to $50,000 a couple). traditions is joining local Boy Scout troops for their Court of Honor ceremo- For more information and to find an ap- nies. During each ceremony, Senator plication for this program please visit Padavan honors each New Eagle Scout www.nyprescriptionsaver.fhsc.com or with a NYS Senate Medal of Outstand- call 1-800-788-6917. Senator Padavan shares a light moment with the Dalai Lama ing Achievement and Certificate of On May 6th, 2009 Senator Padavan had the distinct honor to welcome the Dalai Merit in recognition of obtaining the Lama to the Senate Chamber during his recent visit to the State Capital. The prestigious rank and for leadership and Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader and head of state for Tibet. He was in Albany service for the community. during a recent tour of the United States. Devan Desnoyers, Joseph Demillo, Michael Estrada, Mat- Senator Padavan addresses the crowd assembled to pay tribute to our veterans and fallen heroes at the Queens Village thew LoMonte—Troop 405 Memorial Day Observance EARTH WEEK CELL PHONE 2009 WOMAN OF DISTINCTION RECYCLING DRIVE A SUCCESS Janet Malone is Senator Padavan’s SPECIAL OLYMPIC GAMES IN QUEENS recipient of the 2009 Woman of Dis- In recognition of Earth Week, Senator tinction Award. The award recognizes Frank Padavan sponsored an unused the achievement and contributions of cell phone recycling drive. Thanks to women throughout our state who have countless members of our community, distinguished themselves as leaders nearly 200 phones and accessories in the community. Malone, a longtime were collected at Padavan’s Bellerose resident of Bayside has an extensive District Office. All items were donated record of excellence in small business to Verizon Wireless’ Hopeline Program and civic service in Northeast Queens. which donates them to local domestic violence programs for use as a safe For 22 years she was the President means of communication for domestic and Owner of Airite Deodorizing violence victims. Company. Currently, Malone is the President of the East Flushing Civic Senator Padavan will once again Association and an active member of be partnering with the Hopeline 109th Police Pct. Council and Commu- Program by sponsoring another nity Board #7. In early May, Senator Padavan helped open the Special cell phone recycling program in Olympic Games at Victory Fields in Forest Park. Over 400 Senator Padavan greets athletes at the Special Olympic Games October. athletes from throughout the borough competed for medals Sal Coffi, Queens Borough President Helene Marshall, Torchbearer Reggie Scott, Leslie Davis in various track and field events and adaptive skill games. and Senator Padavan at the Special Olympic Games in Queens PADAVAN SPONSORS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS WORKSHOP On May 30th, Senator Frank Pada- PLAY BALL! LITTLE LEAGUE OPENING DAY van and the Community Prevention Alternatives For Families in Crisis presented a domestic violence aware- ness workshop at the Poppenhusen In- stitute in College Point. The “Stop the Violence—See Something, Say Some- thing” program focuses and increase awareness of domestic violence in our community and includes domestic vio- lence assessments and safety plans. Senator Padavan with the participants and members of the Senator Padavan marches with the Padavan Yankees at the Senator Padavan with the Padavan Powderpuffs during Senator Padavan with his team the Padavan Blue Jays at Community Prevention Alternatives for Families in Crisis during kick-off parade for the Jamaica Estates Little League season the opening day ceremony for the HVQVB Little League at the Glen Oaks Little League Opening Day their domestic violence awareness and prevention workshop Padavan-Preller Field NEW YORK STATE SENATOR FRANK PADAVAN • PADAVAN.NYSENATE.GOV • EMAIL: [email protected] • PHONE: 718-343-0255 2009 TEACHERS OF DISTINCTION

PADAVAN HONORS HERO TEACHERS During the 2009 Teachers of Distinc- tion Ceremony, Senator Padavan hon- ored three special teachers for their heroic action in saving the life of a fel- low teacher on March 19, 2009. Sena- tor Padavan presented David Dane, Laura Buquicchio and Domingo Car- racso with the New York State Liberty Medal which is given to individuals Senator Padavan with the 2009 Teacher of Distinction Honorees who merit special commendation for Senator Frank Padavan honored over 40 teachers during his annual Teachers of their actions on behalf of their fellow Distinction Ceremony at the Queens County Farm Museum. The annual event is New Yorkers and their community. held during National Teacher Appreciation Week and recognized the exceptional Senator Padavan presents the NYS Senate Liberty Medal to service in the classroom for teachers from throughout Northeast Queens. David Dane, Laura Buquicchio and Domingo Carrasco PADAVAN KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT PS 135 GRADUATION Senator Padavan had the distinct honor to serve as the keynote speaker at the graduation ceremony for PS 135, The Bellaire School, at the New Greater Bethel Ministries in Queens Village. In his address to the fifth grade graduates, teachers, parents and friends Senator Padavan urged the students to keep up their studies and to volunteer and help make a dif- ference in our community.

Top: Senator Padavan delivers the keynote address at the PS 135 graduation Below, left: Senator Padavan presents Andrea Cadomigara with the New York State Senate Outstanding Achievement Medal Below right: Senator Padavan with Nicolette Berry and Delroy Brockett who performed a wonderful rendition of Frank Sinatra’s classic “My Way”

SENATE PASSES PADAVAN’S NYC SCHOOL GOVERNANCE BILL Recently, the State Senate passed Sena- Following months of debate and discus- Throughout the debate over the reautho- tor Padavan’s bill that extends and im- sion the concerns of all stakeholder-ed- “ rization of mayoral control of schools, proves mayoral control of NYC schools. ucators, teachers, parents, administra- Senator Frank Padavan has demonstrated Since 2002, mayoral control has helped tors and students-have been addressed strong leadership and steady determina- increase test scores across the board in this bill. It contains provisions that tion. He is a results-orientated legislator, and fostered a rise in graduation rates. improve and enhance parental involve- and recognizes that public Schools are now safer and have been ment and transparency at all levels. schools have made tremendous gains instilled with much-needed account- The roles of the Board of Education, the over the past seven years. I thank him for ability. By any measure, mayoral control Community District Education Council sponsoring this important legislation, for has worked and our children’s future and school-based management teams helping assure its passage in the State Sen- are brighter for it. are strengthened in the bill. ate, and for his support of the extraordinary progress made by our principals, teachers For a comprehensive break-down of Senator Padavan’s bipartisan and schoolchildren.” school governance bill please visit padavan.nysenate.gov. —NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg