Dear Neighbor,
In an effort to ensure the Hudson Valley is fairly represented in all legislative matters before the Senate, I and eight other local Senators representing Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester Counties have formed the Hudson Valley Delegation – a bipartisan coalition to more effectively advocate for the needs and concerns of the residents, communities, organizations, and elected officials of the Hudson Valley.
The Governor recently presented the State Legislature with his proposed Executive Budget for the coming year (SFY 2010-11). The Hudson Valley Delegation is holding two hearings to examine the impact of this proposed budget on our District and on the Hudson Valley region as a whole. Given the tough fiscal and economic times our State continues to face, your input on the key matters impacting our region is more vital than ever. I would like to invite you to attend these hearings to voice your priorities, comments, and concerns on the issues of greatest importance to you in this year’s budget process.
Our first hearing will be held in Pomona on Friday, March 5th. It will address concerns related to Health and Mental Health; Transportation; Economic Development; and Environmental Conservation. The second hearing will be held in Bronxville on Friday, March 12th, and will address Education; Labor and Family Assistance; Public Protection; and General Government. Full details for each hearing, including RSVP, contact, and location information, can be found in the enclosed Public Hearing Notice and Reply Form.
I strongly encourage you to attend these hearings to make your voice heard and ensure we protect and preserve what is most important to the Hudson Valley. In the event that you are unable to attend, I encourage you to send a representative or to submit written testimony to be entered into our records.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey D. Klein
Deputy Majority Leader
New York State Senate
34th District
Enclosure: Public Hearing Notice and Reply Form
NEW YORK STATE SENATE
Notice of Public Hearing
Hudson Valley Delegation Jeffrey D. Klein and Thomas P. Morahan
Co- Chairs
Sen. John J. Bonacic
Sen. Ruth Hassell-Thompson
Sen. William J. Larkin Jr.
Sen. Vincent L. Leibell
Sen. Suzi Oppenheimer
Sen. Stephen M. Saland
Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins
SUBJECT: To allow local organizations, elected officials, residents, and communities of the Hudson Valley to provide input on priorities for and impacts of the Executive Budget for SFY 2010-2011.
March 5, 2010
Pomona hearing
1:00-4:00PM
Health and Mental Health
Transportation, Economic Development, Environmental Conservation
Rockland County Fire Training
Center Auditorium
35 Firemen’s Memorial Drive, Pomona, NY 10970
Contact: Dan Moscato at (845) 425-1818 or moscato@senate.state.ny.us
March 12, 2010
Bronxville hearing
4:00-7:00PM
Education, Labor and Family Assistance
Public Protection and General Government
Concordia College
Sommer Center for Worship &
the Performing Arts
171 White Plains Road, Bronxville, NY 10708
Contact: Shelley Andrews at (518) 455-3595 or sandrews@senate.state.ny.us
The Hudson Valley Delegation of the New York State Senate
In an effort to ensure the Hudson Valley is fairly represented in all legislative matters before the Senate, nine local Senators representing the counties of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester have formed a bipartisan delegation to more effectively advocate for the needs and concerns of their constituents. Earlier this year, the Delegation addressed Hudson Valley’s public transportation grievances with new MTA Chairman Jay Walder. The Senators of the Hudson Valley Delegation will next hold two public hearings to assess the priorities and impacts of the SFY 2010-2011 budget, to give a voice to the needs and concerns of the residents, communities, organizations, and elected officials of the Hudson Valley.
Hudson Valley Delegation Budget Hearings
Persons who wish to testify should so indicate on the reply form attached. The Delegation will accommodate as many witnesses as possible. Persons wishing to attend or testify at this hearing should complete and return the reply form as soon as possible, but no later than Friday, February 26th for the March 5th hearing, and Friday, March 5th for the March 12th hearing. The form must be fully completed and returned so persons may be notified in the event of postponement or cancellation of the hearing.
The Delegation also encourages the submission of written testimony; it will be considered by the delegation and will be made part of its record. Written testimony may be e-mailed as an attachment in any common format to the Hudson Valley Delegation at:
March 5th Hearing: Dan Moscato at moscato@senate.state.ny.us
March 12th Hearing: Shelley Andrews at sandrews@senate.state.ny.us
Witnesses are asked to keep oral testimony to no more than three minutes in length. In preparing the order of witnesses, the Delegation will attempt to accommodate individual requests to speak at particular times in view of special circumstances. This request should be made on the attached reply form or to the delegation staff as soon as possible. If you are testifying, please submit ten copies of any prepared statement at the hearing registration table.
Accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities, upon reasonable request, to afford such individuals access and admission to Senate facilities and activities.
Hudson Valley Delegation Public Hearing Reply Form
March 5, 2010 Pomona hearing
1:00-4:00PM
Health and Mental Health
Transportation, Economic Development, Environmental Conservation
Please respond by Friday, February 26th:
E-mail to: moscato@senate.state.ny.us
Or fax to: (845) 425-6473
I would like to testify at the hearing on March 5th
(The committee will accommodate as many witnesses as possible.)
I plan to attend, but do not wish to testify at the hearing on March 5th
March 12, 2010 Bronxville hearing
4:00-7:00PM
Education, Labor and Family Assistance
Public Protection and General Government
Please respond by Friday, March 5th:
E-mail to: sandrews@senate.state.ny.us
Or fax to: (518) 426-6887
I would like to testify at the hearing on March 12th
(The committee will accommodate as many witnesses as possible.)
I plan to attend, but do not wish to testify at the hearing on March 12th
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