Accomplishments

LEGISLATOR ED DAY
"People over Politics"

Serving his Community ... ONLY his Community

SELECTED LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS

Ed continues to fully involved himself in the legislative process, with a focus on moving legislation forward that keeps his pledge to "Make every effort to make life just a little bit easier for those whom I serve." In just a few short months, Ed has:

* INTRODUCED LOCAL LAW #1 OF 2007, PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN FROM PREDATORY SEX OFFENDERS BY ESTABLISHING "SEX OFFENDER FREE ZONES" WHERE OUR CHILDREN TYPICALLY CONGREGATE.

* PROTECT ALL OUR CITIZENS BY SUBMITTING LEGISLATION THAT MANDATES A COUNTY WIDE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM TO ALL HOUSEHOLDS WHENEVER A LEVEL 2 OR 3 SEX OFFENDER TAKES UP RESIDENCE IN OUR COUNTY.

* CO-SPONSORED COST SAVINGS LEGISLATION STREAMLINING PROCEDURES AND THE COSTS INVOLVED IN PUBLISHING LOCAL LAW, RESOLUTIONS, AND OTHER MATTERS IN OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS.

* ASSISTED OUR NEW CITY WORKING PEOPLE BY CO-SPONSORING LEGISLATION FOR TEMPORARY COMMUTER PARKING AT NEW CITY BOWL.

* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION DEFINING TOY GUNS TO BETTER PROTECT OUR CHILDREN FROM TRAGIC ACCIDENTS.

* VOTED TO PROTECT TAXPAYERS BY ENSURING THAT ANY “LIVING WAGE” LEGISLATION BE SUBMITTED WITH A TRUE, INDEPENDENT COST AND IMPACT ANALYSIS PRIOR TO APPROVAL.

* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION DESIGNED TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION BASED OF REAL OR PERCEIVED SEXUAL ORIENTATION.

* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION TO PROTECT OUR TAX DOLLARS BY RETAINING AUDITORS TO DEAL WITH THE COST OVERRUNS OCCURING AT THE COUNTY HOSPITAL AND INFIRMARY.

* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION DESIGNED TO COMBAT HATRED BY SUPPORTING OF A LOCAL LAW ESTABLISHING THE "SYMBOL OF HARMONY" AWARD.

* SPONSORED LEGISLATION TO BRING COUNTY FUNDS TO THE REVITALIZATION EFFORT FOR THE NEW CITY HAMLET CENTER.

* INITIATED POLICY DISCUSSION DESIGNED TO PROTECT OUR CITIZENS BY ENHANCING LAW ENFORCEMENT’S ABILITY TO APPREHEND WANTED PERSONS THROUGH THE "EYES AND EARS" APPREHENSION PROGRAM.

* JOINED LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS TO GET ROCKLAND'S FAIR SHARE OF ANTI TERRORIST FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.

* SUPPORTED RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH NYS PENAL LAW AMENDMENT RECOGNIZING A NEW CRIME OF TRAFFICKING OF PERSONS FOR LABOR SERVITUDE AND SEXUAL SERVITUDE.

* INTRODUCED LOCAL LAW #7/2008 ESTABLISHING THE ROCKLAND COUNTY EXPIRED FOOD SALE ACT THAT BARS THE SALE OF EXPIRED FOOD AND OTHER INGESTIBLE PRODUCTS.

* SPONSORED RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A STATE BILL TO ALLOW A TUITION REDUCTION PROGRAM AT RCC FOR ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANIES AND AMBULANCE CORPS HERE IN ROCKLAND.

* INSISTED ON LANGUAGE THAT BETTER SPECIFIED CHAIN OF COMMAND RESPONSIBLITY THAT WAS PART OF ESTABLISHING PEACE OFFICERS AT RCC.

* SPONSORED SUPPORT FOR JAWONIO'S SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES FOR THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER.

* SUPPORTED LEGISLATION MANDATING SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY CHECKS OF NEW TENANTS BY LANDLORDS, WITH NOTIFICATIONS TO EXISTING TENANTS.

* SPONSORED AMENDMENT TO “ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES” GUIDELINES THAT AFFORDS PREFERENCE TO ROCKLAND COUNTY BASED ARTISTS.

* INTRODUCED LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH A "PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS" IN ROCKLAND COUNTY.

* SUPPORTED RESOLUTION RESTORING FUNDING FOR THE COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING (“COPS”) PROGRAM.

* SPONSORED LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT THAT GAVE OUR NEW CITY AND CONGERS FIRE DEPARTMENTS THE ABILITY TO ACCESS COUNTY DATABASES TO BETTER ENHANCE DISPATCH TIMES AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS .

* CO-SPONSORED COST SAVINGS AND SAFETY LEGISLATION UTILIZING 89% STATE FUNDING TO ESTABLISH LOCAL REENTRY TASK FORCE LOOKING TO PREVENT CRIMINAL RECIDIVISM.

* CO-SPONSORED RESOLUTION PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT BY COMMENCING THE USE OF “GREEN CLEANING PRODUCTS” AT COUNTY FACILITIES.

* CO-SPONSORED AMENDMENT THAT SUPPORTS STATE LEGISLATION THAT ADDS PROTECTION OF THE FRESHWATER WETLANDS.

* CO-SPONSORED RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HOME RULE THAT EXEMPTS EMERGENCY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS FROM COUNTY AND STATE SALES TAX.

* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY IN FRONT OF DUTCH GARDENS, DESIGNED TO OPEN A GATEWAY TO THE HIDDEN "JEWEL OF OUR HAMLET".

* SUPPORTED STATE LEGISLATION TO PERMIT FREE-OF-CHARGE ACCESS TO CERTAIN CONVICTION RECORDS BY CHAPTERS OF BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA, INC., AND ALSO CONSIDER GRANTING A WAIVER TO ALL YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS SO THAT THEY MAY PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN AS WELL.

* CO-SPONSORED PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RESOLUTION BRINGING $6200 OF GRANT MONEY TO THE COUNTY'S CHLD PASSENGER SAFETY PROGRAM.

* CO-SPONSORED PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RESOLUTION THAT SAVED LOCAL TAX DOLLARS BY REIMBURSING THE CLARKSTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR COUNTY ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY AND TRAINING.

* CO-AUTHORED A REPORT AND SPONSORED LEGISLATION ENHANCING SPECIALIZED LAW ENFORCEMENT UNITS (REACT TEAM AND BOMB SQUAD)THAT WILL ENHANCE OUR ABILITY TO BOTH PREVENT AND RESPOND TO TERRORISTIC AND OTHER CRITICAL EVENTS IN OUR COMMUNITIES.

* SPONSORED LEGISLATION TO ENSURE THAT THE SITING OF CELLULAR TOWERS IS RETURNED TO LOCAL CONTROL.

* SPONSORED LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE NEW CITY MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION HONORING OUR VETERANS.

* SPONSORED LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ROLL BACK AND FREEZE THE STATE AND COUNTY SALES TAX ON GASOLINE, RESULTING IN AN IMMEDIATE REDUCTION OF PRICE TO CONSUMERS OF UP TO $2.00 PER FILLUP.

* SPONSORED LEGISLATION ENABLING JOINT COUNTY-TOWN FUNDING OF NEW CITY VISION PLAN TO MAP OUT PLANS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE DOWNTOWN NEW CITY AREA.

* SPONSORED COST SAVINGS AGREEMENT ALLOWING THE COUNTY TO STORE THE "DECONTAMINATION SUPPORT UNIT" AT THE NYACK FIRE DISTRICT.

* SPONSORED SUBMISSION OF COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN ENABLING THE COUNTY TO RECEIVE OVER 2.5 MILLION DOLLARS IN FUNDING FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS.

* SPONSORED LEGISLATION PROVIDING FOR AN EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT OF OVER $90,000 IN MATCHING FUNDS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR ROCKLAND CITIZENS IN NEED.

* INTRODUCED LOCAL LAW THAT CLARIFIES THE RIGHT OF CONSUMERS TO PURCHASE GASOLINE AT BIG BOX STORES SUCH AS COSTCO WITHOUT BEING A MEMBER.

* SPONSORED LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH A REASONABLE CAP ON SPENDING FOR PUBLIC ARTS PROJECTS, REDUCING THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT BY HALF, FROM $150,000 TO $75,000.

* SUBMITTED LEGISLATION TO BRING THE ISSUE AND FEASABILITY OF CONTINUED SPENDING OF THOUSANDS OF TAXPAYER'S DOLLARS FROM CONTINGENCY FUNDS FOR "PARADES" AND "FESTIVALS" TO THE FULL LEGISLATURE FOR DISCUSSION AND VOTE.

* SPONSORED LEGISLATION TO BETTER DEFINE PURPOSE, RATIONALE, AND ELIGIBILITY FOR FUNDING OF CONTRACT AGENCIES AND NOT FOR PROFITS, THUS ENSURING AN EFFICIENT EXPENDITURE OF TAXPAYER FUNDS.

* SPONSORED LEGISLATION DESIGNED TO STOP WASTE BY ENSURING THAT CONTRACT AGENCIES RECEIVE TAXPAYER DOLLARS ONLY IF THEY DO NOT REPLICATE AN EXISTING GOVERNMENT SERVICE, NOR DUPLICATE AN EXISTING PROGRAM ALREADY BEING FUNDED.

* CO-SPONSORED THE 2006 "PRIDE OF ROCKLAND AWARDS", WHICH INCLUDED AMONG THE RECIPIENTS THE CLARKSTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION UNIT.

* CO-SPONSORED AGREEMENT TO UTILIZE STATE TRANSPORATION FUNDING TO OPERATE "CLARKSTOWN MINI TRANS" PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BUS SERVICE.

* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT THROUGH A GRANT THAT PAID FOR 50% OF THE COST FOR THE HUDSON RIVER VALLEY GREENWAY PROGRAM.

* SPONSORED COST SAVINGS LEGISLATION THAT REIMBURSED THE CLARKSTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR $150,000 WORTH OF EQUIPMENT.

* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION THAT WILL PROVIDE COUNTY PROTECTION OVER THE WATERWAYS THAT FEED INTO LAKE LUCILLE.

* SPONSORED LEGISLATION KEEPING DR. CLIFF WOOD, WHO BROUGHT A SENSE OF CALM AND RENEWED PURPOSE TO RCC, AS COLLEGE PRESIDENT THROUGH 2011.

* CO-SPONSORED RESOLUTION ELIMINATING THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FROM FIRST DEGREE RAPE AND OTHER VIOLENT SEXUAL OFFENSES COMMITTED UPON WOMEN AND CHILDREN.

* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION SUPPORTING FIRM LIMITATIONS TO THE USE OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN STATUTES.

* CO-SPONSORED RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE PUBLIC SERVICE LAW SO AS TO ENSURE THAT NUCLEAR GENERATING FACILITIES, NOT TAXPAYERS, PAY FOR COSTS ATTENDANT TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.

* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION APPROVING THE FULL RESTORATION OF DUTCH GARDENS IN NEW CITY.

* INITIATED LEGISLATIVE DISCUSSION AND ACTION DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE BLOOD SUPPLY IN ROCKLAND COUNTY.

* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING POLICE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN ROCKLAND AND ORANGE COUNTY.

* SPONSORED LEGISLATION FOR A LOCAL LAW DESIGNED TO INSTITUTE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR UNDERAGE YOUTHS WHO RUN HOUSE PARTIES WHERE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE SERVED TO MINORS.

* SPONSORED LEGISLATION THAT WILL PROVIDE TUITION AWARDS IN THE STATE OR CITY UNIVERSITY SYSTEM FOR CHILDREN OF PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED POLICE OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS.

* VOTED "NO" ON A CONTRACT TO AWARD TILCON A ONE MILLION DOLLAR PLUS CONTRACT IN DIRECT RESPONSE TO NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF THEIR ACTIVITY WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.

* SPONSORED LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING A PROCLAMATION THAT COMMITS THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE TO INCREASING THE AWARENESS FOR BLOOD DONATIONS.

* CO-SPONSORED COUNTY POLICY PERMITTING ROCKLAND COUNTY "NOT FOR PROFIT" ORGANIZATIONS THAT PERFORM COUNTY FUNCTIONS TO PURCHASE GASOLINE FROM THE COUNTY, THUS SAVING MONEY DESIGNED TO HELP OUR LESS FORTUNATE.

* SPONSORED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT OF $19,500 FROM THE US SECRET SERVICE TO OUR SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT.

* CO-SPONSORED RESOLUTION SUPPORTING "TIMOTHY'S LAW", DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FOR APPROPRIATE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS.

* CO-SPONSORED RESOLUTION SUPPORTING STATE LEGISLATION DESIGNED TO CREATE A CONSORTIUM PROVIDING FOR A PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR THOSE IN NEED.

* SPONSORED RESOLUTION STANDARDIZING AND IMPROVING EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION PROCESS AT THE COUNTY'S RADIO ROOM COMMUNICATION CENTER.

* SPONSORED RESOLUTION THAT BROUGHT IN OVER $100,000 IN GRANT MONEY TO THE COUNTY "OPERATION IMPACT" THAT IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE VIOLENT CRIME IN OUR COMMUNITY.

* RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES TO ENSURE FOLLOW UP OF ANY CONCERN RAISED DURING LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS.

* VOTED TO ENSURE THAT ANY "TANNING SALON LAW" REFLECTED EFFECTIVE STATE LEGISLATION, AND PROTECTED OUR CHILDREN IN A MANNER RESPECTFUL OF PARENTAL INPUT AND LOCAL BUSINESS

* CO-SPONSORED RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CREATION OF A COUNTY WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES LOCAL RESOURCES AND CURRENT INFORMATION ON AUTISM.

* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION ACCEPTING OVER $15,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FOR DNA TESTING OF INDIVIDUALS ON PROBATION.

* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION APPROVING EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO THE GARNERVILLE DAM DUE TO THE APRIL 2007 NOR'EASTER THAT DAMAGED THIS PROTECTION FOR RESIDENTS NEAR THE MINISCEONGO CREEK IN HAVERSTRAW.

* REQUESTED IN COMMITTEE THAT UNITED WAY SUBMIT A WRITTEN SUMMARY OF A PROTOCOL THAT WOULD ENSURE MAXIMUM UTILIZATION OF TAX DOLLARS CONVEYED TO PANTRIES, FOOD KITCHENS, AND SHELTERS.

* CO-SPONSORED RESOLUTION SECURING $8000 IN GRANT MONEY DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ENHANCED SUPERVISION OF LEVEL THREE SEX OFFENDERS.

* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION ENCOURAGING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN OUR COUNTY BY EXEMPTING THE SALES TAX ON THE PURCHASE OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY SYSTEMS.

* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION INCREASING ALTERNATE REVENUE FOR THE COUNTY BY ALLOWING APPROPRIATE RECORDING AND ENDORSEMENT FEES CHARGED BY THE COUNTY CLERK.

* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION TO HAVE COUNTYWIDE EMERGENCY E MAIL AND TEXT MESSAGE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM INSTITUTED FOR OUR RESIDENTS.

* INTRODUCED LOCAL LAW DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE BLOOD SUPPLY HERE IN ROCKLAND COUNTY.

* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION TO PROTECT THE ROCKLAND COUNTY HIGHLANDS ENVIRONMENT.

* CO-SPONSORED RESOLUTION REQUESTING AN INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT OF THE INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR FACILITY.

* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION REQUESTING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE MINIMIZE OUR RELIANCE ON FOSSIL FUEL BY EXPLORING PROCUREMENT AND USE OF SOLAR ENERGY WITHIN COUNTY GOVERNMENT.

* SPONSORED LEGISLATION INCREASING FUNDING FOR THE CLARKSTOWN MINI TRAN BY OVER 50% TO $95,000.

* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION SECURING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NEW YORK TO PROVIDE FOR HIV AND AIDS SERVICES TO ROCKLAND RESIDENTS IN EXCESS OF $379,000, AT NO COST TO THE ROCKLAND TAXPAYER.

* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH COUNTY WIDE AGENCY OVERSIGHT OF LIVERY CABS AND TAXIS IN ORDER TO BETTER ENSURE SAFETY, COMPETIITON, FAIRNESS, AND PARITY WITH TAXI SERVICES OUTSIDE OUR COUNTY.

* SPONSORED LEGISLATION CALLING UPON THE EAST RAMAPO SCHOOL DISTRICT NOT TO SELL 20 ACRES OF LAND CONVEYED BY TAXPAYERS YEARS AGO TO DEVELOPERS, BUT RATHER PRESERVE IT TO THE BENEFIT OF EDUCATION.

* SPONSORED LEGISLATION URGING THE GOVERNOR TO COMPEL ALL AGENCIES TO INCLUDE LOCAL PUBLIC INPUT IN ANY DECISION AFFECTING THE TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE.

* SPONSORED LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING A HEARING REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ARSENIC IN OUR DRINKING WATER, AND THE ISSUES SURROUNDING THE DISCOVERY OF SAME.

* SPONSORED LEGISLATION ENSURING THAT THE INTENDED 1/3RD USE OF THE ADDITIONAL SALES TAX LEVY GOES TO TOWN POLICE EXPENSES WHICH TYPICALLY IS 2/3RDS OF THE TOWN TAX BILL AND THUS GIVES RELIEF TO TAXPAYERS.

* ROUTINELY PULLED AND QUESTIONED "SOLE BID" CONTRACTS TO ENSURE TOP VALUE IN COUNTY CONTRACTS.

* SPONSORED RESOLUTIONS ENSURING THAT THE COUNTY BOARD OF ETHICS WAS AT FULL STRENGTH AND LISTED ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE.

* IN RESPONSE TO SNOW RELATED COLLAPSES, SPONSORED LEGISLATION CALLING FOR INSPECTIONS OF ELEVATED PARKING DECKS TO MINIMIZE RISKS TO OUR CITIZENS USING THESE AREAS.

* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION PERMITTING EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONDERS FREE ACCESS TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN ORDER TO PROVIDE INCREASED SECURITY AND SAFETY ON THESE CONVEYANCES.

* IN RESPONSE TO THE BUDGETARY REVIEW THAT REVEALED 3 MILLION DOLLARS IN UNBUDGETED OVERTIME EXPENDITURES, INSISTED ON IMMEDIATE FOCUS AND IMPROVEMENT BY THE ADMINISTRATION, AND, A SHORT TIME LATER, THE TEMPORARY COMMISSIONER WAS REASSIGNED.

* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION ENCOURAGING MUNICIPALITIES BUILD ON COUNTY LAW AND INSTITUTE APPROPRIATE REGULATIONS TO ENSURE THE SAFE PLACEMENT OF UTILITY POLES.

* CO-SPONSORED INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENTS REIMBURSING THE TOWN OF CLARKSTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT UP TO $290,000 FOR COSTS ATTENDANT TO THE PARTICIPATION OF CLARKSTOWN OFFICERS IN THE COUNTY INTELLIGENCE CENTER AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT.

* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM FOR REPORTING ESTABLISHMENTS THAT SELL ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO UNDERAGE PERSONS.

* SPONSORED COUNTYWIDE “YOUTH SPORTS SAFETY SYMPOSIUM” DESIGNED TO DISCUSS AND ADDRESS THE COMPELLING ISSUE OF THE SAFETY OF OUR YOUTH ON OUR FIELDS OF PLAY.

* SPONSORED LEGISLATION GAINING, WITH NO LOCAL TAX EXPENDITURE, AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A BUS SHELTER AT THE NEW "PARK & RIDE" LOT AT CALVARY DRIVE AND ROUTE 304.

* REDUCED LOCAL TAX EXPENDITURES BY SPONSORING LEGISLATION EXECUTING AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DOT THAT BRINGS IN $190,000 IN MAINTENANCE FUNDS FOR CLARKSTOWN "PARK & RIDE" LOTS.

* SPONSORED LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH A LOCAL LAW THAT WOULD ENSURE LICENSING OF CONTRACTORS COMING INTO YOUR HOME, AND TAKE ALL THE TOOLS OF THE TRADE OF ILLICIT SCAM ARTISTS KNOWN AS "GYPSY PAVERS" WHEN THEY CON HOMEOWNERS

* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION URGING PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION PROTECTING CHILDREN SEXUAL EXPLOITATION VIA THE INTERNET AND FROM INTERNET PREDATORS.

* APPROVED EXTENSION OF SOCIAL SERVICES DRUG SCREENING CONTRACT THAT SAVED THE TAXPAYERS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS AS COMPARED TO GOING TO A NEW RFQ.

* CO-SPONSORED LEGISLATION FUNDING ENHANCED SUPERVISION AND POLYGRAPH EXAMINATIONS OF LEVEL 2 AND LEVEL 3 SEX OFFENDERS.

HIGHLIGHTED COMMUNITY BASED INITIATIVES

Only 48 hours Ed was selected to represent us, and well before he was sworn in, Ed kept his pledge to "hit the ground running" by commencing a broad based, community outreach.
He met with numerous civic groups across the district; conferred with many officials at the county and town levels; visited with a number of constituents in their homes; spoken with RCC students and faculty, local PTA’s, and school officials; listened to the concerns of the business community through the New City and Haverstraw Chambers of Commerce, and the Rockland Business Association; attended town and planning board meetings regarding critical issues in our community; met with our local youth groups and not-for- profit agencies; and sat down with our local heroes, the volunteers who respond to our fires and critical care needs. In addition, Ed has:

* At the request of the Rockland County Sheriff, volunteered to assist with the Counter Terrorism Intelligence Unit Task Force, which focuses on the necessary partnership between the public and private sector to maximize protection of the citizens of our County.

* Spoke out in support of the purchase of Cropsey Farms and the application for grant money affecting the design of downtown New City at a Town Board meeting.

* Worked with residents in Haverstraw to resolve heating complaints at their apartment complex.

* Was in the forefront of getting our resident's input and involvement on the development of the "Bradlee's Shopping Center", and attended both Town Planning Board meetings on the application.

* Helped the residents on Lady Godiva Way and King Arthurs Court resolve a long standing snow removal issue in their development.

* Sponsored a symposium to help seniors better understand changes affecting prescription drug coverage under the Medicare "Part D" program.

* Stood in support of the families who are part of the Youth Theater Program at the Helen Hayes Theater.

* Spoke in defense of our residents on and near Long Clove Road at community meeting regarding the development of the Brodsky property at the "White Gate" on Route 304.

* Volunteered to serve on the Town New City Visioning Committee, and is using his office to maximize input and get the New City hamlet revitalization moving forward.

* Worked with State Senator Tom Morahan to secure an additional $78,000 grant for Lake Lucille.

* Was able to prevent the proposed direct access road from intersecting directly at Radcliff Drive, stopping a massive introduction of traffic into this and other nearby residential streets.

* Called on the FCC to expand the bandwidth of WRCR 1300AM radio, as it is the ONLY Rockland based station, and it focuses exclusively on issues and interests important to daily life in Rockland County, along with matters of concern and safety to our Rockland families.

* Spoke as a guest lecturer at St. Thomas Aquinas College regarding the horrors of "Domestic Violence."

* Addressed concerns of parking lot limitations at Kennedy Dells Park on North Main Street.

* Arranged for unique symposium at the New City Jewish Center designed to help our seniors and their families better understand the process of the Medicare "Part D" changes.

* Addressed the Town Planning Board to stop the addition of cell panels to a site on Red Rock Road.

* Arranged to ensure that the abandoned CITGO gas station on Old Route 304 was finally cordoned off to prevent dumping and vandalism.

* Stood with residents and spoke out in opposition to the proposal to erect a 120’ cell tower on NYS DOT property on Ridge Road.

* Effectively addressed vehicular public safety issues in and around Little Tor Elementary School.

* Played an integral part in helping New City Little League procure a 50 year lease for the Strawtown Fields from the United Water Co., which will allow the Little League to expand and better serve our children.

* Spoke out against pay raises for County managerial employees already making in excess of $100,000, insisting that pay equity studies be submitted prior to any proposed pay increases.

* Re-instituted tours of the legislature for our school children, furthering their education and exposing our youngsters to local government.

* Personally submitted application, with photos, to the Town of a dangerous street condition on Phillips Hill Road, resulting in the installation of enhanced signage to better protect the neighborhood residents.

* Commenced a District wide "Listening Tour", a broad based outreach established by personally organizing visits to various developments and neighborhoods.

* Personally surveyed gas stations in the District to ensure compliance with the County gas sales tax cap, and referred one case to the Department of Consumer Protection for investigation.

* Responded to concern of Elyse Drive resident about a dangerous roadway condition by working with the Town Highway department to remediate the matter in a rapid manner.

* Assisted constituent's elderly father, who resides in West Nyack, by working with the Clarkstown Highway Department to get a curb repaired at his home on Foxwood Road.

* Lobbied the PSC to force Cablevision to roll back their across the board rate increases, restore service cuts, and reinstitute the senior discount.

* Worked with Clarkstown officials to improve the appearance of the properties near the intersection of South Main Street and Twin Elms Lane.

* Spoke at on behalf of our citizens at Clarkstown Town Board meeting regarding Tilcon DEC permit renewal.

* Submitted testimony to the Clarkstown Town Board regarding the proposals for an Access Road behind the jail and a United Hospice facility.

* Assisted families in New City whose students attend Rockland Community College by using public transportation by setting up meetings with high level County transportation officials.

* In response to communty concerns, was able to secure focused traffic enforcement in the areas of Phillips Hill and New Hempstead Roads by the Clarkstown Police.

* Interceded in a plan to curtail the hours of the New City Post Office right before the holiday season, and was able to convince postal authorities to rescind the plan and reinstate their original business hours.

* Actively lobbied for, and submitted testimony to the Clarkstown Town Board urging the enactment of a Town Local Law to establish oversight of Massage Parlors and minimize the spead of illicit establishments.

* Issued alert to the entire community of a new scam being used to defraud purchasers of gift cards, and conveyed strategies to minimize being victimized.

* Assisted a family off Little Tor Road get a large, emergency siren tower removed from a position directly adjacent to their property.

* Spoke out on reducing the property tax burden on Clarkstown taxpayers by supporting a revised schedule of sales tax receipts that would produce additional revenue for Clarkstown.

* Assisted the New City and Woodglen Schools during their joint "Harlem Wizards" fundraiser at North HS, was acknowledged for his efforts in publicizing the event, arranging for televison coverage, and helping the schools sell out the event.

* Worked with County and Town officials to ensure the most appropriate development of the New City Gospel Fellowship Church property at Buena Vista and New Hempstead Roads, which resulted in a site plan that was markedly smaller, better buffered, and limited vehicle access to and from the residential area on Buena Vista Road.

* Looking to minimize Clarkstown School District program expenses, save school tax dollars, and bring in quality programs for our children, initiated a private corporate partnership designed to provide corporate funding and training to minimize drug, alcohol, and tobacco use by our youth, along with other positive disciplines.

* In response to numerous complaints of truck traffic in our residential communities, was able to gain County approval to conduct a full assessment and study of truck traffic.

* Gained agreement that New Hempstead Road, Collyer Avenue, and Little Tor Road will be designated as "Non Truck" routes, and restrictive signage will be erected upon approval of the County Traffic Study.

* Arranged to have New Hempstead, Congers, and Little Tor Roads get priority for patching for the Spring 2007 driving season.

* Held outdoor "Community Forums", in conjunction with civic and business associations, at shopping centers to provide for "one stop shopping" for information and assistance where you shop.