PRSRT-STD New York State Senate U.S. POSTAGE Albany, NY 12247 PAID NEW YORK SENATE 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 Brooklyn. community please visit padavan.nysenate.gov. NEW YORK STATE SENATOR FRANK PADAVAN • 11 TH SENATE DISTRICT • COLLEGE POINT • FLUSHING • WHITESTONE • SUMMER 2009 NEW YORK STATE SENATOR FRANK PADAVAN • PADAVAN.NYSENATE.GOV • EMAIL: [email protected] • PHONE: 718-343-0255 NEW STATE RX DRUG FREEDOM SALUTE AT THE PADAVAN WELCOMES DALAI LAMA TO SENATE PROGRAM HELPS HONORING OUR YOUNG COMMUNITY LEADERS WHITESTONE ARMORY 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 and up to $50,000 a couple). One of Senator Padavan’s long-standing traditions is joining local Boy Scout troops for their Court of Honor ceremonies. During each ceremony, Senator Padavan hon- For more information and to find an ap- ors each New Eagle Scout with a NYS Senate Medal of Outstanding Achievement plication for this program please visit and Certificate of Merit in recognition of obtaining the prestigious rank and for www.nyprescriptionsaver.fhsc.com or leadership and service for the community. call 1-800-788-6917. Senator Padavan shares a light moment with the Dalai Lama Clockwise from top left: James Shannon, New Eagle Scout James Shannon Jr., Nancy Shannon, Scoutmaster Jack On May 6th, 2009 Senator Padavan had the distinct honor to welcome the Dalai Baer, Wendy Lam and Sing Chiu Chan—Troop 1; Thomas Young, James Turck, Scoutmaster John Young, Brandon Kubic, Lama to the Senate Chamber during his recent visit to the State Capital. The Matthew Gazizia, Michael Bow—Troop 589; Scoutmaster Steven Schwartzberg, New Eagle Scout Shane Arguello, A. Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader and head of state for Tibet. He was in Albany Estrella Pand-Arguello and Guido Arguello during a recent tour of the United States. EARTH WEEK CELL PHONE 2009 WOMAN OF DISTINCTION HONORING OUR VETERANS AND FALLEN HEROES RECYCLING DRIVE A SUCCESS Janet Malone is Senator Padavan’s 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. Senator Padavan joined fellow veter- which donates them to local domestic ans, families and friends in thanking violence programs for use as a safe For 22 years she was the President and honoring local soldiers of the 4th means of communication for domestic and Owner of Airite Deodorizing Finance Detachment at the Freedom violence victims. Company. Currently, Malone is the Salute ceremony at the Whitestone President of the East Flushing Civic Armory. The ceremony recognized two Senator Padavan will once again Association and an active member of dozen soldiers in support of Operation be partnering with the Hopeline 109th Police Pct. Council and Commu- Enduring Freedom. Above: Senator Padavan, Mayor Bloomberg and Grand Mar- Program by sponsoring another nity Board #7. Senator Padavan thanks a local soldier from the 4th shall Henry Hine lead the College Point Memorial Day Parade cell phone recycling program in Finance Detachment during the Freedom Salute at the Right: Senator Padavan salutes our flags and honors Ameri- October. Whitestone Armory cans who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of Senator Padavan thanks Sgt. Karla Rizo from the 4th our nation at the Whitestone Memorial Day Ceremony PADAVAN SPONSORS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS WORKSHOP Finance Detachment during the Freedom Salute On May 30th, Senator Frank Pada- van and the Community Prevention PLAY BALL! LITTLE LEAGUE OPENING DAY Alternatives For Families in Crisis Left: Senator Padavan presented a domestic violence aware- marches in the College ness workshop at the Poppenhusen In- Point Little League Open- stitute in College Point. The “Stop the ing Day Parade Violence—See Something, Say Some- thing” program focuses and increase Right: Senator Padavan awareness of domestic violence in our tosses a few pitches as community and includes domestic vio- members of the College lence assessments and safety plans. Point Little League look on Senator Padavan with the participants and members of the Community Prevention Alternatives for Families in Crisis during their domestic violence awareness and prevention workshop 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 RIBBON CUTTING FOR PS 79 PLAYGROUND Senator Padavan joined with students, teachers and parents from PS 79 The Francis Lewis School in Whitestone for a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of their new playground. The celebration featured students from all grade levels leading the crowd in patriotic songs. The new play- ground was made possible through the Schoolyards to Playgrounds Initiative Plan NYC which is a partnership be- tween the NYC Department of Parks, the Department of Education and the Trust for Public Land. Senator Padavan congratulates Dr. Marron, Principal of PS 79 following the ribbon cutting 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 New York City 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.