Assemblyman Tom Alfano has come out against any potential fare hikes imposed by the MTA on commuters who use mass transit and is asking commuters to email his office at alfanot@assembly.state.ny.us to protest the fare increase. Alfano is then going to forward the emails to the MTA in a petition letter to the MTA. FULL STORY

Assemblyman Tom Alfano announced that the Assembly approved legislation to extend the application deadline for the Middle Class STAR rebate check program to Dec. 31 of this year. The legislation ensures homeowners will have sufficient time to apply for their STAR rebates. FULL STORY