Citizens For Schimminger

PANEL DISCUSSES NEW CONCUSSION GUIDELINES-A panel discussion held Oct. 4 at Cardinal O’Hara High School was organized by Assemblyman Robin Schimminger “to get the word out” about new concussion legislation that will take effect next July.

SCHOOL BULLYING NEEDS TO STOP, NEW LAW TAKES EFFECT JULY 2012- We were all saddened to hear about the preventable death of Williamsville North High School freshman Jamey Rodemeyer. Jamey committed suicide nearly two weeks ago after years of being bullied by other students at school.

LEGACY OF TRIANGLE SHIRTWAISTE FIRE ENDURES TODAY - Every year on Labor Day we pay special respect to the value of labor in our society. This year we should also particularly remember a tragedy that occurred in our state a century ago.

RANDOLPH ACADEMY AND HOPEVALE SCHOOL COMBINE SERVICES- New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation on July 20^th, 2011 that joins the operations of the Randolph Academy Union Free School District and Hopevale School District in Hamburg. 

ASSEMBLY, SENATE PASS LEGISLATION DESIGNED TO FUEL ECONOMY, SAVE MONEY - The New York State Legislature has given final passage to legislation creating an information infrastructure that would dramatically increase access to the cutting-edge information needed to forge new partnerships between public and private universities and businesses in New York State. <Read More>

SCHIMMINGER PRAISES UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO PRESENTATION - Assemblyman Robin Schimminger, sponsor of UB2020 and chair of the Assembly Committee on Economic Development said, “The University at Buffalo’s proposal strikes a prudent balance between the mission of a public university and academic excellence.<Read More>

SCHIMMINGER TALKS TECHNOLOGY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT BUSINESS INCUBATOR ASSOCIATION MEETING - The Business Incubator Association of New York State hosted its annual members’ meeting today to discuss technology-based economic development and brainstorm ways to nurture “ecosystems” by integrating the necessary elements to grow companies and create and retain jobs. The main components include money, management assistance or mentoring for entrepreneurs, and space to grow. <Read More>

E-STOP LAW PURGES THOUSANDS OF REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS FROM SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES -The speed at which technology evolves is astounding. It seems as though every week new gadgets are introduced and upgrades to cell phones and computers are unveiled, allowing instantaneous communication 24 hours a day, seven days a week. While the Internet provides entertainment and educational benefits, it can also lead unsuspecting users into a dangerous trap.<Read More>

SHIIP OF STATE ON RIGHT COURSE - April 1, 2011 marked a milestone in recent state history. The State Legislature passed and the Governor signed the first on-time budget since 1983, as our ship of state begins to point itself now in the right direction. <Read More >

SCHIMMINGER BILL CREATES SEED-NY FUND - Assemblyman Robin Schimminger introduced legislation yesterday (A.6167) that would create a new investment fund to provide regional equity funds for early stage commercialization of technologies. <Read More >

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SCHIMMINGER SAYS DEGRAFF TO STAY OPEN - New York State Assemblyman Robin Schimminger is pleased to join in announcing that the New York State Department of Health has granted DeGraff Memorial Hospital permanent status as an acute care facility, again overturning the 2006 Berger Commission recommendation that directed the hospital to close in 2008 and be turned into a nursing home facility.

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OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE COMPLETION OF SPAULDING CLEAN UP - Local officials gathered at the Spaulding Fibre site in the City of Tonawanda today to formally announce the completion of environmental remediation and demolition activities. <Read More >

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August 10, 2010

SCHIMMINGER SCORES HIGH ON BUSINESS COUNCIL RATING - The Business Council of New York State has released its 2010 Pro-Jobs Voter Guide, and Assemblyman Robin Schimminger, D-C-I-Kenmore, scored among the top-rated pro-jobs category with a rating of 90 percent. <Read More>

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June 2010

NEWS YOU CAN USE - JUNE EDITION

SCHIMMINGER ANNOUNCES STIMULUS FUNDING FOR CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS - Assemblyman Robin Schimminger announced today that New York State has chosen the City of Tonawanda and North Tonawanda to receive stimulus grants through the Clean Energy Projects in Small Municipalities program.
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SCHIMMINGER ANNOUNCES CONSTRUCTION GRANTS FOR LOCAL LIBRARIES - Assemblyman Robin Schimminger announced today that the New York State Library has awarded construction grants to three local libraries.
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FAMILY HEALTH CARE DECISIONS ACT FINALLY MADE LAW - It’s been 17 longs years in the making, but the Family Health Care Decisions Act (FHCDA) has finally been enacted into law. As a cosponsor of this important legislation, I have been a strong vocal advocate for the adoption of this law.
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ASSEMBLY APPROVES IMPROVEMENT TO THE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT - The State Assembly has approved legislation (A.7395/S.4534) that would improve on the current Equal Access to Justice Act regarding counsel fees and expenses for “underdogs” who take on state agencies in court.
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SCHIMMINGER BILL TO REPEAL ‘IDA TAX’ - At a press briefing joined by officials from several area industrial development agencies, Assemblyman Robin Schimminger, announced that he will introduce legislation in the State Assembly to rescind the cost recovery assessment imposed on IDAs as part of the 2009-10 state budget.
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TM MONTANTE FORGES INNOVATIVE PACT WITH CHINA-BASED SOLAR PROJECTS CONSORTIUM - TM Montante Development LLC has signed a memorandum of understanding with Shanghai New Energy Industry Association to establish a ‘solar farm’ at the River Road industrial park.
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SCHIMMINGER APPLAUDS NT LUMBERJACKS’ STATEWIDE ACHIEVEMENT, TEAM RECOGNIZED IN CAPITOL - Assemblyman Robin Schimminger and Senator George Maziarz announce that resolutions will be duly presented on the floors of both the State Assembly and Senate chambers Monday to honor the North Tonawanda Lumberjacks high school football team upon being named the 2009 New York State AA Champions.
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MEMBERS OF ASSEMBLY, SENATE QUESTION STATE’S OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH ON RELEASE OF REPEAT SEX OFFENDER - Assemblyman Robin Schimminger joined forces with several Assembly members by sending a letter to Commissioner Michael Hogan of the Office of Mental Health in which they questioned why Theodore Sypnier, a three-time sex offender, was not considered for civil confinement.
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NEW YORK STATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT A CRITICAL CROSSROADS - The calls for reform and change continue to resonate in the body politic. This year’s state budget embodied significant reform and change in the State’s Empire Zones Program. New more stringent tests for existing participants in the program were enacted and are being applied retroactively.
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SALUTE VETERANS, TROOPS EVERYDAY - Recently, we paid homage to the men and women who have bravely served our country, protecting, defending and safeguarding our freedom during times of war and peace.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS - AN ONGOING EFFORT - Domestic Violence Awareness Month ends with October, and media attention will begin to focus on other issues. Nevertheless, we must always be mindful that domestic violence is a 24/7 problem that crosses all economic, education, social and age boundaries.
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August 26, 2009

LT. GOVERNOR AMENDMENT NEEDED- In May 2008, the Rockefeller Institute of Government held a public policy forum on “Gubernatorial Succession and the Powers of the Lieutenant Governor.” We were then two months into the vacancy in the lieutenant governor’s office created when then-Lt. Governor David Paterson replaced Eliot Spitzer as governor.
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ASSEMBLY PASSES INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE LEGISLATION TO FUEL ECONOMY - The New York State Assembly has passed legislation designed to dramatically increase access to the cutting-edge information that has become the main currency of today’s knowledge-based economy.
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