State Senator Andrew J. Lanza
Recent News About State Senator Andrew J. Lanza
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Governor Hochul announces $28.5M Staten Island Expressway bridge rehabilitation completion
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the completion of a $28.5 million project to rehabilitate two bridges along the Staten Island Expressway (Interstate 278). The bridges, which carry Woolley Avenue and Bradley Avenue over the expressway, received new bridge decks and substantial improvements to extend their service life by an estimated 40 years and reduce future maintenance needs.
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Navy veteran James A. Haynes III honored for extensive community service
James A. Haynes III enlisted in the United States Navy, serving with the Seabees and achieving the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Mr. Haynes served in Vietnam and has a long history of service to his nation. He was in active service from 1971 to 1973 at ACB-2 Little Creek, Virginia, and continued serving in the Navy from 1973 to 1992, retiring as a Second Class Equipment Operator with Reserve Construction Battalions 13 and 21.
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Profile: Tania I. Kinsella's journey through NYPD ranks
Tania I. Kinsella began her illustrious law enforcement career as a police officer in July 2003. Since then, she has made substantial contributions across various precincts, including the 120th, 13th, 68th, 122nd, Police Service Area 1, Patrol Borough Staten Island, and the Patrol Services Bureau. Her commitment and excellence led to her promotion through the ranks: Sergeant in July 2008, Lieutenant in August 2013, Captain in November 2016, Deputy Inspector in May 2019, Inspector in July 2021, Deputy Chief in December 2022, and First Deputy Commissioner in July 2023.
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Senate Republicans Call on Governor Hochul to Remove Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg From Office
Senator Andrew Lanza, along with members of the Senate Republican Conference, penned a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul requesting she remove Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg from office. The letter comes in the wake of DA Bragg’s mishandling of the recent horrific attack on two NYPD officers by a gang of migrants outside of a Times Square shelter.“This is the latest in a long line of incidents since Alvin Bragg was first elected in which he failed to properly enforce the law and prosecute criminals – including when he charged a bodega owner who was defending...
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Senator Lanza Announces Scholarship Opportunity
New York State Senator Andrew Lanza has unveiled a new scholarship opportunity for residents of the 24th District, as reported on February 6, 2024. The New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators has opened applications for four $3,000 scholarships, comprising two academic and two athletic scholarships. Senator Lanza emphasized the significance of this opportunity, stating, "This is an excellent scholarship opportunity for high school seniors and college students in the 24th District who have worked hard, distinguished themselves from their peers and intend...