State Senator Andrew J. Lanza
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Recent News About State Senator Andrew J. Lanza
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Senate Republicans propose reforms to address MTA spending and safety issues
Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt and Deputy Leader Andrew Lanza, along with members of the Senate Republican Conference, have introduced a legislative package designed to address issues within the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
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Senate Republicans unveil bills targeting management and safety issues in MTA
Senate Republicans have introduced new legislation to address the issues facing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), citing concerns about excessive spending, declining ridership, and increasing crime on the subway system.
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Republicans urge inclusion of discovery law reforms in New York state budget
Senate Republicans, alongside Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly, are urging the Governor and Legislature to include changes to discovery laws in this year's state budget.
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Republican leaders push for changes to discovery laws in New York State budget
Senate Minority Conference members, alongside Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly, have urged the Governor and state Legislature to introduce significant changes to the current discovery laws within the state's budget.
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Republicans push for passage of 'Laken's Law' and repeal of 'Green Light' law
Senate and Assembly Republicans gathered at the State Capitol with Tom Homan, the United States "Border Czar," to advocate for stronger border security measures and address New York's sanctuary policies.
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Senators urge adoption of key budget priorities ahead of FY 2026
State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt, alongside fellow senators Andrew Lanza, Thomas O’Mara, Pam Helming, and Bill Weber, has addressed a letter to Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins.
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Scholarships available for students from New York's 24th Senate District
Applications are now open for scholarships offered by Senator Andrew Lanza and The New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators.
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New York Senate Republicans unveil 2025 legislative agenda targeting Democrat policies
The New York State Senate Republican Conference has introduced a legislative agenda titled "Liberate New York" for 2025.
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Republican senators call for resignation of Janno Lieber over subway safety concerns
Members of the Senate Republican Conference from the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island have called for Janno Lieber to resign or be removed as Chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
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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...