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Tony Avella Announces State Senate Run

The Bayside Democrat reportedly supports Assemblywoman Grace Meng in her Congressional bid,…
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Avella Calls for Stricter Reviews of State Property Sales to…

Senator's bill would require state's attorney general and comptroller to approve all sales of…
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Fort Totten Vet Announces State Senate Run

Oakland Gardens resident, John Messer, will be running in the Democratic primary for the 16th…
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Avella Says Veterans Should Be Prioritized for Public…

State senator's bill would give a preference to soldiers who served in the armed forces in the…
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Former State Senator Huntley Wore a Wire: Report

Former state senator will be sentenced later this week.
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Avella Calls for Reduced Driver's License Renewal Fees for…

State Senator proposes bill that would provide a 10 percent discount to drivers ages 65 years…
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Inauguration Ceremony for State Senator Tony Avella

State Senator Tony Avella will hold his inauguration ceremony, Sunday, Jan. 30 at 1 p.m. at…
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$50.5 Billion Sandy Aid Bill Passes in Senate

The Senate approval sends the bill on to President Obama, who has agreed to sign it.
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Avella Nabs Endorsement from Animal Rights Group

The League of Humane Voters gets behind him in his race against Joe Concannon.
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Northeast Queens Senator Joins NYC Education Committee

Toby Stavisky will tackle local schools as part of new senate subcommittee in state Senate.
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Avella Declines Lulu

State Senator says practices of accepting money for leadership positions influence how…
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Avella Focuses on Albany Reform, Environmental Issues During…

State Senator Proposes Term Limits for Legislators, Ban on Hydraulic Fracturing
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Avella Says City Denied Request for 9/11 Plaques

Senator wanted to place mini-biographies of victims on street poles in northeast Queens.
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NY Dems Accuse Republicans of Stalling Senate Vote Count

Republicans say they want to make sure every vote is counted.
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Avella Blasts Concannon Campaign Robocall

Senator and his supporters say call distorts truth about recent attendance at a Muslim Day…
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Avella Says Future Bid for Boro President is a 'Rumor'

State senator insists he is focused on reelection to Albany seat.
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New Yorkers Favor Obama and Gillibrand, Poll Finds

Quinnipiac University polled New Yorkers about the upcoming presidential and senate races and…
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Queens Leaders Cheer Senate's Gay Marriage Vote

Bill legalizing same-sex marriage passes 33-29.
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Update: Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act.

Contact your representatives and let them know that we want our Military Working Dogs to be…
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Avella Introduces Bill to End Self Certification for…

State senator and civic leaders say DOB process puts neighborhoods at risk.
State Sen. Tony Avella (c.) and civic leaders discussed self certification during a Friday press conference in Bayside.
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State Sen. Tony Avella (c.) and civic leaders discussed self certification during a Friday press conference in Bayside.

Avella Joined By Democratic Senators in Call for…

Senator recently called on Gov. Cuomo to undertake a comprehensive study of the controversial…
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Avella to Run Again for Senate, But GOP Wants Padavan Back

Senator decides not to run for Ackerman's seat, while Queens Republicans are trying to lure…
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Avella Pushes Bill for Term Limits, Tougher Ethics Laws

State senator calls for legislation to be passed in wake of recent Albany scandals.
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It's Back: Plan To Toll East River Bridges Revived In State…

After failing to attract enough support in 2009, Republican legislators in a renewed push to…
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Concannon Debuts Campaign Headquarters in Bayside

Retired police captain will challenge Tony Avella for 11th District Senate seat.
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A Salute to Frank Padavan

Supporters of the Veteran Senator Gathered to Celebrate His 38-Year Career
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Queens Pols Push Reform Agenda In Busy Start To Legislative…

Newly elected Sens. Tony Avella, D-Bayside, and Michael Gianaris, D-Astoria, hope to mix…
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Avella Calls for State to Create Lottery Game to Aid…

Senator says community grant fund would help local after school programs, groups that assist…
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State Senate Passes Three of Avella's Road Safety Bills

Legislation would crack down on new drivers who commit violations.
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Letter to the Editor: Avella Writes About Cleaning Up Albany

State senator discusses four ways to halt corruption in state government.
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