LONG ISLAND STATE SENATE MAJORITY DELEGATION URGES MTA TO WITHDRAW FARE INCREASE PLAN Oct. 10, 2007 - Long Island’s New York State Senate Majority Delegation today urged the Metropolitan Transportation Authority ("MTA") to withdraw its plan to raise fares and tolls in 2008, 2010 and every two years thereafter.

SKELOS AND SENATE RACING COMMITTEE HOLD HEARING ON THE FUTURE OF BELMONT PARK AT ELMONT MEMORIAL LIBRARY At the hearing, Senator Skelos spoke with County Legislator John Ciotti, Assemblyman Tom Alfano, Elmont Auxillary Police Commander Chet Collins and Senator William Larkin At the request of Senate Deputy Majority Leader Dean G. Skelos (R-Rockville Centre), Senator Bill Larkin (R-Cornwall-on-Hudson) and the State Senate Standing Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering held its second of three public hearings to examine the future of the State Racing Franchise at the Elmont Library.

SKELOS AND SENATE AND ASSEMBLY GOP ENDORSE FAVORITE SON TO TOP THE TICKET IN '08 Senator Skelos leading the crowd of supporters in the "Rudy" chant as he welcomes the former Mayor to the Albany Airport New York State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Dean G. Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) joined his GOP colleagues in the Senate and Assembly to throw his support behind former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani in his bid for the White House. Leading the Rudy chant, Skelos introduced the former mayor to the crowd of supporters as he arrived at Albany International Airport to accept the endorsement of the prominent New York State Lawmakers. Mayor Giuliani was joined by Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno and the Senate Majority Delegation, Assembly Minority Leader Jim Tedisco and the Assembly Minority Delegation as well as, New York State GOP Chairman Joe Mondello.

SKELOS DELIVERS RECORD AID FOR LI SCHOOLS New York State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Dean G. Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) led the fight to protect Long Island schools in this year's state budget.  While Governor Spitzer proposed a budget that slashed Long Island's share of new state aid by 40%, Senator Skelos fought for our school districts and won!