New York State Insider: Election Desk 2022 News: Astorino Releases 7-Point Upstate Jobs Plan.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ASTORINO RELEASES SEVEN-POINT UPSTATE JOBS PLAN.    New York-May 31…Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino today released a bold, seven-point plan to revive and expand New York State’s economy, particularly upstate regions that have seen substantial population and job losses over the past three decades.  As a two-term Westchester County Executive, Mr. Astorino enacted reforms that spurred more than 44,000 new private sector jobs in his county. Under Governor Kathy Hochul, New York is ranked as having the worst economic outlook among states in America. Mr. Astorino made his jobs plan announcement at a news conference in Binghamton on Tuesday.  “New York has taxed, regulated, and harassed thousands of small and mid-sized businesses right out of the state; even the slightest reforms should encourage robust growth here,” Mr. Astorino said. “But the bold, time-tested ideas I’m proposing would significantly revive New York’s economy, moving our long downward trajectory into an upward arrow again. It doesn’t take a miracle to turn around an economy, it takes vision, discipline, and hard work, and I’ll bring all three to the job as governor.”   Upstate Jobs Plan   1. Tax Relief   New York State is the highest taxed state in the nation. Goal - make New York the most competitive in the Northeast.   Proposal - reduce the current 10 state income tax brackets to just three with lower rates.     Proposal - reduce property taxes by allowing counties to opt out of certain non-mandated Medicaid services and reduce mandates imposed on local governments.   Proposal - eliminate the 2% Gross Receipts Tax on energy and the 18a tax assessment on utility ratepayers.   Proposal - Rein in state spending. New York has two million fewer residents than Florida, yet we have a state budget that is double Florida's.     2.  Regulatory Reform   New York State is the most regulated state in the nation with over 750,000 business regulations on the books, many unnecessary and strangling job growth and innovation.   Proposal - Institute a moratorium on any new regulation and a thorough review and cost/benefit analysis of the hundreds of thousands of regulations currently on the books, and the elimination of any regulation deemed high cost with little to no benefit.     Proposal - Reform the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) process by reducing costly delays and redundancies and increasing timeframe predictability.   Proposal - Reduce the number of licenses and fees.   Proposal - Reform the Workers Compensation system to include adopting American Medical Association guidelines and American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine treatment protocols to cut down on costs.     3. Invest in New York's infrastructure    National Transportation Research Nonprofit finds half of major locally or state maintained roads are in poor or mediocre condition and 10% of bridges are rated poor or structurally deficient.     Proposal - Reallocate budget dollars to prioritize spending on New York's roads, bridges, Upstate broadband and other infrastructure needs.     4. Accelerate Energy Development and make low-cost energy a competitive advantage for Upstate NY   The closing of Indian Point, banning of natural gas exploration in the southern tier and cancellation of numerous natural gas projects and pipelines have driven energy costs higher and made energy reliability uncertain.   Proposal - Lift the ban on natural gas exploration and drilling in the Southern Tier. A percentage of gross revenue will be returned directly to taxpayers in participating counties for property tax relief.    Proposal - Lift the bans on natural gas pipelines and natural gas hookups in new construction.   *** Natural gas is not only the cleanest fossil fuel, emitting half the carbons that oil and coal emit, but it is incredibly abundant in the southern tier - Marcellus Shale (13 trillion cubic feet of gas) and the Utica Shale. It would be a boon to the economy (tens of thousands of new jobs Upstate, lower utility rates and billions in new revenue to the state).   Proposal - Explore siting a new nuclear power plant in the North Country, possibly in Massena. It was a big mistake to close Indian Point and the decision was based solely on politics. The people who lived closest to the plant supported it the most, it produced great jobs and safe, reliable and low-cost power that made up 25% of the energy needs of NYC and Westchester. A new plant Upstate could be an economic boon not just for the host community but also the region as a source of safe, reliable and low-cost power, which could help attract manufacturing and high-tech economies (such as crypto mining).     5.  Accelerate Technology Start-Up Creation and Grow the Innovation Economy   Manufacturing sector historically has had the best job multiplier effect (1.6 jobs created as a result of 1 manufacturing job being created). Innovation sector has a 5-1 multiplier effect. New York State with its great engineering schools, colleges and universities stands poised to grow the innovation economy with a little assistance.   Proposal - Offer individuals a state income tax credit to encourage private investing in qualified start-up ventures.   Proposal - Streamline the tech-transfer process at state colleges and universities so students and professors can more easily commercialize their inventions.   Proposal - Offer individuals a state income tax credit to encourage private investing in qualified start-up ventures.   Proposal - Streamline the tech-transfer process at state colleges and universities so students and professors can more easily commercialize their inventions.   Proposal - Pass a law that bans the enforceability of “non-compete agreements” – keeping more top talent in New York as it would open up greater opportunities for hi-tech workers and entrepreneurs by eliminating unnecessary restrictions on the flow of talent between companies.   Proposal - Support entrepreneurial networks with technical assistance to encourage collaboration across communities and organizations that support start-ups.   Proposal - Work with local colleges, universities and local businesses and investors to build commercial innovation campuses near local colleges and universities and incentivize recent graduates and other innovators to start their ventures and grow in New York.   6. Increase Availability of Skilled Workers   Proposal - Create regional councils of local educators and employers to help high schools tailor vocational education programs to match the needs and demands of local employers.   Proposal - Make job-training investments directly to community colleges to streamline the training of new workers for local industry needs.   Proposal - Increase coordination between community colleges, local school districts and local industry so students can be properly counseled on the present and future availability of jobs, the types of jobs, their pay and benefits, and the skills needed to do these jobs.     7. Strengthening our Agricultural Heritage and Economy   Proposal - Reduce taxes, fees and regulatory burdens on New York’s family farmers. Proposal - Eliminate Death Tax. Proposal - Support a pilot program where beginning farmers receive tax incentives to start a farm in New York State. Proposal - Restore whole milk to New York’s schools.

New York State Insider: New York State Assemblyman Tom Abinanti 92nd District: Honoring Heroes.

 

New York State Insider: New York State Assemblyman Tom Abinanti 92nd District.

The Consul General of Italy Fabrizio Di Michele 

New York State Insider: New York State Assemblyman Tom Abinanti 92nd District: While we were working hard on legislation to finish the session, we took time to honor a few visitors.

 

Speaker of the Illinois State House of Representatives Chris Welch.

New York State Insider: New York State Assemblyman Tom Abinanti 92nd District: Italian-American Legislators' Honoree.

 

Assemblymember Tom Abinanti was honored by the Italian American Legislators Association at their May Festa.

He is pictured here with Speaker Carl Heastie. 

New York State Insider: New York State Assemblyman Tom Abinanti 92nd District: Happy Memorial Day.

 

New York State Insider: Election 2022 Desk News: Astorino Reports $1.1 Million on Hand Heading Into June Primary.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ASTORINO REPORTS $1.1 MILLION CASH ON HAND HEADING INTO JUNE PRIMARY. 92% of Donations from New Yorkers.   New York-May 27…Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino will report today that he has received 1,176 donations — 1776! — since his January 15 filing, raising $611,711.01 in that period, and leaving him with $1,108,865.53 in cash on hand heading into the June 28th Republican Primary for governor.    Fully 92% of donations made to Astorino, the former two-term Westchester County Executive, came from New Yorkers, with a median contribution of $50.      “With conservative money management and lots of boots on the ground, the Astorino campaign has put itself in a strong position to win the June 28 Primary,” said Astorino Campaign Manager Phil Oliva. “We just launched our first television ad campaign, and no one works harder or travels the state like Rob Astorino. Others may have more establishment money or out-of-state dollars, but Rob has the most loyal base, the right conservative record, and the demonstrated ability to win in deep blue areas, making him the smart choice to go up against Governor Kathy Hochul in November. We are feeling very good about where we stand, and we’re poised to break out of the pack and win the four-way June Primary.”

New York State Insider: New York State Attorney General: Federal Judge Dismisses Donald Trump’s Lawsuit Against Attorney General James.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 27, 2022. Federal Judge Dismisses Donald Trump’s Lawsuit Against Attorney General James. NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement after a federal judge from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York dismissed a lawsuit filed by Donald J. Trump and the Trump Organization seeking to stop her investigation into his and the Trump Organization’s financial dealings: “Time and time again, the courts have made clear that Donald J. Trump’s baseless legal challenges cannot stop our lawful investigation into his and the Trump Organization’s financial dealings,” said Attorney General James. “No one in this country can pick and choose how the law applies to them, and Donald Trump is no exception. As we have said all along, we will continue this investigation undeterred.” In December 2021, Donald J. Trump took the unwarranted action of filing a lawsuit against Attorney General James in federal court seeking to stop her office’s investigation and interfere with the related state court proceeding. In her motion to dismiss the federal lawsuit, filed in January 2022, Attorney General James argued that the lawsuit was a baseless attempt to forum shop and should be dismissed on both procedural and substantive grounds.

New York State Insider: Opposition to S. 6197-C/A. 8560-C Changing local voting years.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 26, 2022.

The following Legislative Memo was distributed to the Members of the New York State Legislature today:

 

2022 Legislative Memo

IN OPPOSITION TO…

 

S. 6197-C Skoufis                             A. 8560-C Paulin

 

Purpose: Provides that all certain local elections held outside of New York City shall be held on election day in November in even-numbered years.

 

Party Position: All politics are local is a much-used phrase used in the art of politics. It is a known fact that local elections are the closest to the population in city, towns and villages, as these elections have a direct impact. It is the local elections that has an immediate and long-term impact on residents. 

 

This proposed bill seeks to “fix” an issue that isn’t broken. There is no confusion in the current system of holding certain village, town and other elections in odd-numbered years. Voter turnout is shaped by issues, for example, people in villages, towns and other election districts, know that their local mayor or town council member has little influence or ability to curb inflation, but can help with a street light on a corner that has far too many accidents. If a corner needs a street light, there is always a large turnout.

 

The failed progressive policies put forth by former Governor Cuomo, followed and enhanced by Governor Kathy Hochul and passed by the Democrat-controlled Legislature are being rejected by New Yorkers.

 

This proposed bill is just another power grab by Governor Kathy Hochul and the Democratic members of the Legislature to maintain their extremely tight grip on all political levels in New York State.

 

This proposed bill does not address how current office holders are affected and if it becomes law, it would be effective immediately. It is a poorly written bill that only seeks to seize power with this disparaging and most likely unconstitutional scheme.

 

Democrats should take political advisor Bert Lance’s advice, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

 

The Conservative Party is strongly opposed to S. 6197-C/A8560-C.

 

 

New York State Insider: Election Desk 2022: Astorino Releases New TV Spot, 'Help is on the Way'

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ASTORINO RELEASES NEW TV SPOT, ‘HELP IS ON THE WAY’.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1su-VMilCBs

New York-May 26…Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino, the former two-term Westchester County Executive, today announced that a new 30-second television commercial called “Help is on the Way” has begun airing statewide, with a half-million dollar advertising buy. 

The spot highlights Astorino’s leadership in challenging Governor Kathy Hochul and President Joe Biden on the secretive flights of illegal immigrants into New York airports, as well as Astorino’s history of cutting taxes, reducing the size of government, and creating more than 44,000 private sector jobs while serving as County Executive in deep blue Westchester. 

The ad features a recent Tucker Carlson interview with Astorino discussing the controversial flights, which Astorino broke to the news media last year. New York, under Gov. Hochul, is a sanctuary state and set up a $2.1 billion fund for cash assistance and other benefits for non-citizens, while New Yorkers are struggling to pay their bills (Full ad copy below.).

“New Yorkers are desperate for relief — from runaway crime, sharply increasing gas and grocery prices due to inflation, the highest taxes in America, unscientific mandates, and the most corrupt, one-party state government in the country,” Astorino said. “I want them to know that help is on the way. I know how to bring relief to taxpayers because I’ve done it before, and I’ll begin reversing this self-made crime wave with common sense policies on my first day in office. New Yorkers don’t have to live this way.” 

New York State Insider: Election Desk 2022: Fundraiser for New York State Comptroller Thomas Dinapoli: Save the Date: June 22nd in NYC!

 

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New York State Insider: New York State Attorney General: Appellate Division Rules in Favor of Attorney General James’ Ongoing Legal Case Against Donald J. Trump.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 26, 2022. Appellate Division Rules in Favor of Attorney General James’ Ongoing Legal Case Against Donald J. Trump. Orders Donald J. Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Ivanka Trump to Testify As Part AG James’ Ongoing Investigation. NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James released the following statement after the Appellate Division, First Judicial Department ruled in her favor and ordered Donald J. Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Ivanka Trump to give testimony under oath as part of the office’s ongoing investigation. The Appellate Division rejected all of the arguments made by Donald J. Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Ivanka Trump. “Once again, the courts have ruled that Donald Trump must comply with our lawful investigation into his financial dealings,” said Attorney General James. “We will continue to follow the facts of this case and ensure that no one can evade the law.”

New York State Insider: Sen. Mayer Statement on Texas Elementary School Shooting.

 

Date: May 24, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Senator Shelley B. Mayer Statement On Texas Elementary School Shooting.

“Today’s school shooting at Robb Elementary School, and the death of at least 18 children and 1 teacher, is completely unacceptable. How can it be that our youngest children in an elementary school, a place that we once believed was safe, can be gunned down in a few moments? How can it be that families will face a lifetime of unbearable loss and pain because guns are so available and so lethal that they can murder 19 people, children and adults, in a few moments?  After each horrific incident, we are heartbroken and vow that we cannot let this continue. We are left to wonder what it will take for Republicans in Congress to stand up for our children and families. Make no mistake – after last week’s racist murders in Buffalo, carried out with a semi-automatic rifle modified to use a high-capacity magazine and now today’s carnage at an elementary school – we must call out the willful inaction. How much is enough? This is enough.” New York State Senator Shelley Mayer.

New York State Insider: New York State Assemblyman Tom Abinanti 92nd District: Assemblymember Tom Abinanti's Statement on Today's Texas Tragedy.

 

My sympathies go out to the families of the victims of the Texas shooting. Once again we see the result of guns in the wrong hands: innocent children and their teacher lost. When will we as a national community understand the need to change public policy to stop these tragedies - stop elevating free access to guns over human life.

New York State Assemblyman Tom Abinanti 92nd District.

New York State Insider: [PRESS RELEASE] Senator Biaggi Issues Statement Regarding the Adult Survivors Act Being Signed into Law.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 24th, 2022.

Senator Biaggi Issues Statement Regarding the Adult Survivors Act Being Signed into Law.

ALBANY, NY – This afternoon, Governor Hochul signed the Adult Survivors Act (S66A/A648A) into law. This bill, sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman and Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal, would create a one-year lookback window for any survivor whose statute of limitations has expired to sue their abusers in civil court.

State Senator Alessandra Biaggi (D-Bronx/Westchester) issued the following statement:

“Today is a testament to the power of survivors. After years of relentless advocacy by survivors and advocates, the Adult Survivors Act has been signed into law– putting power back in the hands of adult survivors by giving them the opportunity to hold both their abusers and the institutions that protected them accountable in the courtroom. Today is a watershed moment for our state, as we work to build a legal system that centers survivors and their experiences. I could not be more grateful for the activists, survivors, bill champions Senator Hoylman and Assemblymember Rosenthal, as well as Safe Horizon for spearheading this movement and to Governor Hochul for prioritizing survivor-centered legislation. The Adult Survivors Act will bring us one step closer to achieving survivor justice in New York.”

New York State Insider: New York State Assemblyman Tom Abinanti 92nd District: COVID-19 Test Distribution.

 

Assemblymember Abinanti recently distributed complimentary State-supplied COVID tests at Patriots Park. 

New York State Insider: New York State Assemblyman Tom Abinanti 92nd District: Election Reform.

 

Assemblymember Abinanti passed - after an extensive debate - legislation to modernize the statutory scheme for the Boards of Elections to respond to emergencies. It authorizes the boards to delay or add additional days of voting for all elections (including primaries and caucuses), thus, eliminating the need for the governor to step in. Abinanti's bill also eliminates an archaic provision that allows a boards of elections to cancel an election where there were an insufficient number of voters due to a natural disaster.

New York State Assemblyman Tom Abinanti 92nd District.

New York State Insider: STATEMENT FROM NEW YORK STATE CONSERVATIVE PARTY CHAIRMAN GERARD KASSAR ON MURDER OF DANIEL ENRIQUEZ.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 23, 2022.

 

 

STATEMENT FROM NEW YORK STATE CONSERVATIVE PARTY CHAIRMAN GERARD KASSAR ON MURDER OF DANIEL ENRIQUEZ.

 

Brooklyn, NY – “The senseless murder of Daniel Enriquez on a Q Train this weekend — in broad daylight — strikes fear in the hearts of even the most hardened New Yorkers. 

 

“It’s the latest infuriating example of how far New York City has fallen since the de Blasio Administration and Democrat-led state legislature began dismantling the effective, conservative crime fighting strategies of Governor George Pataki and Mayors Rudy Giuliani and Mike Bloomberg. 

 

“This is what happens when Broken Windows policing is abandoned; when police presence is reduced; when no-cash-bail is enacted, and when undercover officers are outlawed. This is what happens when criminals are given priority over crime victims. 

 

“Mayor Eric Adams has pledged to put more police officers on subway platforms and moving trains, but we wonder, frankly, whether he has enough officers at this point to pull that off. He must lead the effort to return the NYPD to effective personnel levels. 

 

“We also need to elect a Republican governor this year who can stand up to a State Legislature that’s been infected by the dangerous academic movement called wokeism. It doesn’t work. All wokeism does is give us more crime victims to memorialize. We mourn Mr. Enriquez and his family, and pray that his murder does not go unanswered. The current situation has to change.” 

 

New York State Insider: Statement from New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar on Official Redistricting Lines.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 21, 2022.

 

Statement from New York State Conservative Party Chairman 

Gerard Kassar on Official Redistricting Lines.

 

 

Brooklyn, NY - “The New York State Conservative Party is pleased that lines have been finalized for 2022 state and federal races. What we wanted — and the courts agreed — was a fair and competitive set of districts that offer voters a real choice in November. With crime rising, inflation skyrocketing, and taxes remaining the highest in the nation, voters must be given viable alternatives at the voting booth. That’s the foundation of democracy, and we celebrate it today. 

 

“This is a victory for healthy political competition, and a

historic defeat for corrupt, Tammany Hall governance.” 

 

New York State Insider: New York State Senator Shelley Mayer: School Funding Summit.

 

On May 6, I was honored to attend the Rural Schools Association, the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association and Long Island Education Coalition’s School Funding Summit in Long Island. I discussed the legislative achievements that we fought so hard to achieve, and the challenges faced by our schools in the days and months ahead. New York State Senator Shelley Mayer.

New York State Insider: New York State Senator Shelley Mayer: Climate Action Council Hearing in Peekskill.

On May 12, the Climate Action Council, established under NY’s historic Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), held one of 11 statewide public hearings on its Draft Scoping Plan to address the climate crisis at the Paramount Hudson Valley Theatre in Peekskill. This in-person hearing in Westchester was not originally included in the public hearing schedule. However, we knew that the voices of our constituents in Westchester and Hudson Valley should be heard during this critical discussion, so we petitioned the DEC and NYSERDA to get this hearing added to the calendar. And it was. 

I was proud to co-sponsor and vote for the CLCPA, also called the Climate Act, which passed in 2019. In Westchester, there are communities at great immediate risk from climate change for a variety of reasons, including the threat of storms and flooding. It is essential we rethink our approach to suburban districts, like ours, to address these risks. 

I believe that addressing climate change presents real opportunities for meaningful economic growth in all our communities, especially if we increase the percentage of union jobs in this sector that will lead to real careers. We ought to be proactive and progressive in this effort, and not just defensive while we transition to the new economy. Good paying new jobs will be created, and we should be at the front of that effort.

Consolidating the various mandates of the CLCPA into a single vision and including all stakeholders – and seizing the opportunity to create meaningful economic growth – is work the Climate Action Council should pursue. I encourage them to do so.

To submit comments, visit climate.ny.gov. The public comment period closes on June 10. 

In conjunction with the Climate Action Council, the Climate Justice Working Group is seeking input on the "Disadvantaged Communities Criteria" and will hold six public hearings. Comments will be accepted through July 7.

New York State Senator Shelley Mayer.

New York State Insider: New York State Senator Shelley Mayer: Legislative Update: Board of Elections Reforms.

 

On May 17, the Senate advanced a package of legislation to target shortfalls in the current Board of Elections system. I was proud to sponsor two of the bills which aim to decrease conflicts of interest among Board of Elections' employees running for office and to ensure Boards across the state have the capacity to respond to voters and do the work with which they are charged. The integrity of our elections is critical to our democratic process.

The full legislative package is listed below: 

• Prohibiting Conflicts of Interest: This bill, S.4542A, sponsored by Senator Shelley Mayer, prohibits conflicts of interest among board of elections employees by preventing a board of elections employee from remaining on the board of elections payroll while also running for office with an election overseen by the board at which they are employed.

 

• Make Commissioners Full-Time Board Employees: This bill, S.8311, sponsored by Senator Shelley Mayer, requires election commissioners to be full-time employees of each county’s Boards of Elections.

 

• Mandatory Training Curriculum: This bill, S.263, sponsored by Senator Zellnor Myrie, requires the State Board of Elections to develop a mandatory training curriculum for election commissioners and key staff of boards of elections.

 

• Supporting Voters While In Line: This bill, S.7382A, sponsored by Senator Zellnor Myrie, allows for the distribution of snacks and refreshments to those waiting in line to vote.

 

• Prohibit Commissioners from Holding Office: This bill, S.7442, sponsored by Senator Zellnor Myrie, prohibits election commissioners and deputy commissioners from holding a publicly elected office. 

 

• Pay Raise for Election Inspectors: This bill, S.823A, sponsored by Senator Liz Krueger, increases compensation of election inspectors to $300 and coordinators to $350 in New York City. It also sets minimum pay rate of $300 per day and increases pay for training sessions from $25 to $50.

 

• Reforming the NYC Board of Elections: This bill, S.6226E, sponsored by Senator Liz Krueger, reforms the New York City Board of Elections by reducing its size and delegating more authority to an Executive Director who will be chosen following a nationwide search. The bill also requires the NYCBOE to develop personnel policies with the City’s Department of Citywide Administrative Services in order to ensure that staff hired and promoted by the NYCBOE are qualified. 

 

• Model Poll Worker Training Program: This bill, S.5800B, sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie, requires the State Board of Elections to establish a poll worker training curriculum and a "train-the-trainer" program that emphasizes professionalism, confidence, and comfort in serving a diverse electorate.

 

• Full Time Employee Minimums: This bill, S.6684A, Senator John Mannion, requires every board of elections to employ a minimum of four full time employees and two additional employees for every twenty thousand active registered voters above forty thousand active registered voters.

 

• Appointment Requirements: This bill, S.8289, sponsored by Senator Jim Gaughran, requires the legislative body responsible for appointing election commissioners to hold a public hearing before commissioners can be appointed. 

 

• Requirements for Commissioner Qualifications: This bill, S.8292, sponsored by Senator John Mannion, requires a Board of Elections commissioner to meet certain qualifications set by the State Board of Elections before his or her appointment.

 

• Removal of Commissioners: This bill, S.8337, sponsored by Senator Rachel May, allows the State Board of Elections to the remove a local election commissioner an affirmative majority vote of duly confirmed commissioners of the state board of elections for incompetence, misconduct, or other good cause, provided that prior to removal, such election commissioner is given a written copy of the charges against them and have an opportunity to be heard in their defense.

 

• Splitting Shifts Among Inspectors and Clerks: This bill, S.424A, sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman, allows poll clerks to work split shifts with adjusted compensation to reflect the reduced hours worked.

 New York State Senator Shelley Mayer.