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Charles Fuschillo
Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (b. July 1, 1960) is a former Republican member of the New York State Senate, representing District 8 from 1998 to January 1, 2014. Fuschillo resigned from the Senate to become CEO of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.[1]
Biography
Fuschillo earned his B.B.A. in finance from Adelphi University in 1982 and is an MBA candidate at Adelphi University. His professional experience includes working as a special assistant to the Nassau County Board of Supervisors, research and fiscal analyst for the 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.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Fuschillo served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • 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 |
Campaign themes
2010
Fuschillo's website highlighted the following 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.[3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Charles Fuschillo Incumbent |
59.2% | 68,677 | |
| Democratic | Carol Gordon | 40.8% | 47,317 | |
| Total Votes | 115,994 | |||
2010
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 2010
Fuschillo was unopposed in the September 14 Republican primary. He defeated Carol Gordon (D) in the general election.[5][6] 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)
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53,439 | |||
| Carol Gordon (D) | 29,384 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Senate elections, 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.[7]
| New York State Senate, District 8 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Charles Fuschillo (R)
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74,374 | |||
| Carol A. Gordon (D) | 48,492 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2013
In 2013, the 200th New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 9 to December 31.
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- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- EPL/Environmental Advocates: 2013 Environmental Scorecard
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- National Federation of Independent Business in New York: 2013-2014 Voting Record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
2012
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In 2012, the 199th New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 4 to June 22, 2012.
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2011
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In 2011, the 199th New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 5 to June 20, 2011.
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Personal
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Fuschillo and his wife, Ellen, have three children.
Recent news
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External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Complete list of sponsored bills
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ polhudson.lohudblogs.com, "L.I. senator resigning from state Senate," accessed January 2, 2014
- ↑ Vote Smart, "Charles Fuschilo, Jr.'s Biography," accessed October 25, 2023
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official September 13, 2012, Primary Results," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official Senate Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York Times, "NY state legislative election results," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 14, 2010," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on Charles' 2008 campaign contributions," accessed July 31, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
New York State Senate District 8 1999–January 1, 2014 |
Succeeded by Michael Venditto (R) |
