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Charles Fuschillo
| Charles Fuschillo | ||
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| New York State Senate District 8 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1999-present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 14 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $79,500/year | |
| Per diem | $171/full day; $61/half day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1998 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Fuschillo has worked in the following positions: Special Assistant to the Nassau County Board of Supervisors, Research and Fiscal Analyst for a Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, Licensed Real Estate Broker, Legislative Aide for the New York State Senate and Assembly, Chief Operating Officer of the Education and Assistance Corporation, Chief Deputy County Clerk for Nassau County, and Assistant Director of the Nassau County Office of Labor Relations.
Fuschillo earned his BBA in Finance from Adelphi University in 1982. He was also an MBA candidate at Adelphi University.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Fuschillo served on the following committees:
| New York Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Transportation, Chair | ||||
| • Civil Service and Pensions | ||||
| • Codes | ||||
| • Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business | ||||
| • Consumer Protection | ||||
| • Energy and Telecommunications | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Health | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Fuschillo served on these committees:
| New York Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Civil Service and Pensions | ||||
| • Codes | ||||
| • Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business | ||||
| • Consumer Protection | ||||
| • Energy and Telecommunications | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Health | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Transportation, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Fuschillo served on these committees:
| New York Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Civil Service and Pensions | ||||
| • Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business | ||||
| • Consumer Protection | ||||
| • Health | ||||
| • Labor | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Issues
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Campaign themes
2010
Fuschillo's senate website details several legislative priorities and accomplishments:
- Privacy/ID Theft: "Senator Fuschillo sponsored a landmark law to safeguard people’s privacy and protect them from identity theft, one of the fastest growing crimes in the country. He authored the law requiring businesses and government agencies to notify consumers when their personal information is compromised as a result of a security breach. Senator Fuschillo also wrote the law allowing consumers to block outside access to their credit information by placing a security freeze on their credit reports. "
- Job Creation: "To create jobs and enhance New York State’s economy, Senator Fuschillo helped develop the Broad Hollow Bioscience Park at Farmingdale State College, which serves as a home to established and startup biotechnology companies."
- Consumer Protection: "To help further protect consumers, Senator Fuschillo authored New York State's Telemarketer 'Do Not Call' Registry law, and also sponsored the law which raised the maximum fine for price gouging to $25,000 per violation. "
- Public Safety: "In the battle to combat drunk driving in New York State, Senator Fuschillo has been leading the fight. He authored some of the most sweeping drunk driving reforms of the last quarter century in New York State. He sponsored laws which lowered New York State's legal blood alcohol content (BAC) level from .10 to .08; enacted tougher penalties for repeat offenders and those who drive with an elevated BAC; and expanded the use of ignition interlock devices to keep convicted DWI offenders from drinking and driving again."
- Public Health: "To protect the public health, Senator Fuschillo wrote the law to amend the New York State Clean Indoor Air Act, which made worksites and public places smoke free. The State has experienced a significant reduction in non-smokers’ exposure to second hand smoke since the law was enacted in 2003."
Elections
2012
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2012
Fuschillo ran in the 2012 election for New York State Senate District 8. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on September 13, 2012; he also ran on the Conservative Party and Independence Party tickets. Fuschillo defeated Carol Gordon (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| New York State Senate, District 8, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Charles Fuschillo Incumbent |
59.2% | 68,677 | |
| Democratic | Carol Gordon | 40.8% | 47,317 | |
| Total Votes | 115,994 | |||
2010
Fuschillo was unopposed in the September 14 Republican primary. He defeated Carol Gordon (D) in the general election.[3] He ran as a member of the Republican, Independence, Tax Revolt, and Conservative party.
| New York State Senate, General Election Results, District 8 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Charles Fuschillo (R)
|
53,439 | |||
| Carol Gordon (D) | 29,384 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008 Charles Fuschillo won the election for New York State Senate, District 8 with 74,374 votes.
Fuschillo raised $700,264 for his campaign.[4]
| New York State Senate, District 8 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Charles Fuschillo (R)
|
74,374 | |||
| Carol A. Gordon (D) | 48,492 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
Listed below are the largest contributors to Fuschillo's 2010 campaign.[5]
| New York State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Charles Fuschillo's campaign in 2010 | |
| Fuschillo Capital Club | $19,139 |
| 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East | $14,500 |
| Physicians Reciprocal Insurers | $12,000 |
| Citizens for Tom Gulotta | $10,000 |
| Maxim Group | $10,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $437,088 |
2008
Listed below are the five largest contributors to Charles Fuschillo's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Abrams Fensterman Fensterman Flowers Greenberg & Eisman | $10,000 |
| Citizens for Tom Gulotta | $10,000 |
| Friends for the Election of Dean Skelos | $9,500 |
| Physicians Reciprocal Insurers | $9,500 |
| 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East | $9,500 |
Personal
Fuschillo and his wife, Ellen, have three children.
Professional experience
- Assistant Director, Nassau County Office of Labor Relations
- Chief Deputy County Clerk, Nassau County
- Chief Operating Officer, Education and Assistance Corporation
- Legislative Aide, New York State Senate and Assembly
- Licensed Real Estate Broker
- Research and Fiscal Analyst, Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
- Special Assistant, Nassau County Board of Supervisors
Contact
Address
District Office:
5550 Merrick Road
Suite 205
Massapequa, New York 11758-6238
Phone: 516-882-0630
Fax: 516-882-0636
Albany Office:
Room 615 LOB
Albany, New York 12247
Phone: 518-455-3341
Senate email
fuschill@senate.state.ny.us
Recent news
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- From The Desk Of Senator Charles Fuschillo - AntonNews.com - Farmingdale Observer
- Head Of Senate Transportation Committee "Willing To Look" At New DWI Level - WGRZ-TV
- Merrick Avenue Student Honored for Saving Dad's Life - Patch.com
- 12-Year-Old Long Island Girl Honored For Saving Father's Life - CBS Local
- Fuschillo Legislation Honors Merrick Eagle Scout - Patch.com
- Photos: Rall Students Recognized for Earth Day Posters - Patch.com
- What to do about the Skyway? - Buffalo News
- Merokean Named to NYS Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Advisory Board - Patch.com
- Senator Republican Leader Skelos, and Senators Zeldin, Fuschillo, Martins ... - Long Island Exchange
- More power, more money for some NY lawmakers - Elmira Star-Gazette
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External links
- Official New York State Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Charles Fuschillo on Facebook
- Complete list of sponsored bills
- Newsday Candidate profile and recent coverage
- Imagine Election profile
References
- ↑ Senator Fuschillo YouTube Channel
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Candidate Petition List, retrieved August 9, 2012.
- ↑ New York Times NY state legislative election results
- ↑ 2008 Follow the Money's report on Charles' 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money "Fuschillo's 2010 Campaign contributions
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