Senator David J. Valesky

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  Dave Valesky, D-49, is in his second term as senator.He earned a bachelor's degree from SUNY Potsdam and a masters degree from the University of Connecticut.
  
  He began his political career as an aide to former State Assembly Leader Michael Bragman from 1989 until 1995.
  
  "He was a great person to learn from on how to be a great legislator and also about constituent services," said Valesky.
  
  From 1995 until 2004 he worked in public television as vice president of communications for WCNY, public broadcasting in Syracuse.He also hosted HOUR CNY, a currents events show focusing on local issues and state and national events.
  
  Valesky is currently the ranking Democratic member on a number of Senate standing committees including: Agriculture; Banks; Energy and Telecommunications; Health; Higher Education; and Tourism, Recreation and Sports.The senator was recently named ranking member of the Senate transportation committee.
  
  He is a member of the Democratic Task Force on Legislative and Budget Reform.
  
  During his first year as senator, he was named "Freshman Legislator of the Year" by the New York State School Boards Association for his focus on education.Valesky was also named to the "Farm Bureau Circle of Friends" and was honored for leadership in arts by the Central New York Community Arts Council.
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  Valesky said the legislature continues to add tax dollars to the state budget that have not been collected from the Indian enterprises.
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  Regarding taxes, Valesky said, "We can't look at raising taxes as a way to close the deficit.
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  Valesky said, "Clearly there are measures that will help stimulate growth in Central New York.Measures to reduce the property tax burden is critical."
  
  Valesky said as senator he continually works on projects throughout the area, networking with businesses and other elected officials.

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  Mr. Spitzer will not be the only candidate to benefit from our hard work this fall; Our other big push, the Take Back NY (get out the vote effort mobilizing young people throughout the state) has shown similar success; by Election Day, through our local chapter membership we will have conducted major Congressional campaign efforts for Kirsten Gillibrand, County Legislator Dave Mejias, Stephen Harrison and Mike Arcuri, as well as significant State Senate campaign efforts for Andrea Stewart Cousins, State Senator David Valesky and Brian Keeler.
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  The next challenge for the YDRC will be its annual Campaign Invasion; this year's efforts will focus on Rochester's Eric Massa's campaign for U.S. Congress as well as NYS Senator Dave Valesky's re-election campaign in Syracuse.

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  NYS Senator David Valesky , Designee

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  Senator Valesky's Stand Improves Transparency in Member ItemsNew York State Senator | 49th Senate District | David J. Valesky | Archived Press Releases
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  Weedsport Librarian Linda Quinn checks out a book for Senator Valesky using the new Polaris system.
  
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  Senator David Valesky checked out a book recently at the Weedsport Library, which is now using the Polaris integrated library system.Senator Valesky secured a New York State grant in the amount of $6,400 that enabled the Finger Lakes Library system to purchase software for the new system.

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  Senator Valesky signs the final beam of the Center of Excellence
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  Senator Valesky talks to Boys State assembly0.295 MB src='/districts/49/images/photo-gallery/thumb/Valesky Christensen1web.jpg' border='0' /Senator Valesky joins Assemblywoman Christensen at the opening of new Dewitt fire house
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  Senator Valesky helped open new Fire House
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  Senator Valesky is escorted through Lakeshore Elementary School by 4th Grader Raymond Scarlata0.153 MB
  
  src='/districts/49/images/photo-gallery/thumb/FlagDay.jpg' border='0' /Senator Valesky speaks to the students at Lakeshore Elementary School0.207 MB src='/districts/49/images/photo-gallery/thumb/sen valesky sen schumer.JPG' border='0' /Senator Valesky joins U.S.
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  Senator Valesky and DeFrancisco Welcome the State Champion Jamesville-DeWitt Basketball Team
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  Senator Valesky speaks to the residents of Sylvan Beach on Memorial Day.
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  Senator Valesky visits with the Madison County Youth Bureau in Albany2.733 MB Senator Valesky tours Daybreak, Loretto's Adult Medical Daycare Program0.117 MB
  
  Senator Valesky helped secure a grant for the Weedsport Police Department so they could obtain a0.41 MB Senator Valesky visits the ongoing construction project that is underway ... (click for more)0.517 MB
  
  src='/districts/49/images/photo-gallery/thumb/cicerocomfest.djvstirpe.0607.
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  Senator Dave Valesky recently participated in the Cicero Community Festival Parade.Joining Senator Valesky were Canteen members Lizzy Turner, Eric Vaverchak and Matt Bailey.
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  From left to right: John Lincoln, New York Farm Bureau President; Darrell Griff, Madison County Farm Bureau President, Pat Hooker, New York State Agriculture Commissioner; Jim Homes, dairy farmer; David Valesky, New York State Senator; Bill Magee, Ne ...
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  Senator Valesky recently visited Madison-Oneida BOCES where he met with students and teachers in the Cosmetology, Engineering Science, Information Technology and Automotive Repair programs.0.638 MB
  
  src='/districts/49/images/photo-gallery/thumb/Engineering.jpg' border='0' /Senator Valesky recently visited Madison-Oneida BOCES where he met with students and teachers in the Cosmetology, Engineering Science, Information Technology and Automotive Repair programs.0.637 MB src='/districts/49/images/photo-gallery/thumb/Waterville.jpg' border='0' /The Village of Waterville gathered to celebrate the completion of its construction project.Senator Valesky helped secure a New York State grant to assist in the project.0.093 MB
  
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  Veterans attending the Second Annual Picnic in Sunnycrest Park talked with Senator David Valesky.The picnic was held on September 6 and sponsored by the Sunnycrest Park Association, with special thanks to the Eastwood Neighborhood Association.0.055 MB
  
  src='/districts/49/images/photo-gallery/thumb/Murawski.jpg' border='0' /Mike Murawski and Senator Valesky get ready to participate in Rome's Honor America Days parade.
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  Senator David Valesky addressed the graduates of the Medical Academy of Science and Health (M.A.S.H.) Camp sponsored by Rome Memorial Hospital.
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  The equipment was purchased with a New York State grant secured by Senator Valesky.0.059 MB src='/districts/49/images/photo-gallery/thumb/SheridanPark.jpg' border='0' /Senator David Valesky joined community leaders at Sheridan Park recently.The group gathered around a new 9/11 monument that will be dedicated on September 11, 2006 at 5:30 p.m.Senator Valesky secured a New York State grant for park improvements. ... 0.062 MB
  
  src='/districts/49/images/photo-gallery/thumb/EmpireFarmDays.jpg' border='0' /Senator Valesky recently talked with students from Morrisville State College at the Empire Farm Days.0.045 MB src='/districts/49/images/photo-gallery/thumb/CanTeen0806.jpg' border='0' /Senator Valesky recently met with teens and staff at the CanTeen in Cicero who thanked him for his efforts in securing a legislative grant which was used to help pay for their new facility.
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  Youth from Madison County Reality Check shared with Senator David Valesky the results of their second study that focused on how easy it is for underage buyers to purchase tobacco products through the Internet.Reality Check is a statewide youth led ... 0.057 MB src='/districts/49/images/photo-gallery/thumb/PetitBranchSummerReadingProgr
  am.jpg' border='0' /Honoring the "Royal" story time theme at the Petit Branch Library, Senator David Valesky, joined by Onondaga County Public Library Executive Director Joyce Latham, wore a crown and read "Princesses Are Not Quitters" to children.
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  Senator Valesky gathered with Syracuse City Common Councilors and Parade Grand Marshall Donna Reese after the Juneteenth Parade in Clinton Square. (L-R) Common Councilor Bill Simmons, Common Council President Bea Gonzalez, Senator Valesky, Common Co ...
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  Senator Valesky gathered with Syracuse City Common Councilors and Parade Grand Marshall Donna Reese after the Juneteenth Parade in Clinton Square. (L-R) Common Councilor Bill Simmons, Common Council President Bea Gonzalez, Senator Valesky, Common Co ...
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  Senator Valesky and his family and volunteers marched in the Cicero Community Festival parade.0.063 MB
  
  src='/districts/49/images/photo-gallery/thumb/ESMHighSchool.jpg' border='0' /Mrs. Ida Nesheiwat invited Senator David J. Valesky to speak to her ESM High School Government Class.
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  Dale Devendorf (far left), an art teacher at Bridgeport Elementary School, met Senator Valesky (far right) at the OzFest Parade in Chittenango.
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  Senator David Valesky and Assemblyman Bill Magee cosponsored a Legislative Resolution honoring Community Action Partnership (CAP) for Madison County on its 20th Anniversary.
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  Senator Valesky is pictured with CAP Executive Director Stacy Alvord.
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  Senator Valesky congratulated the staff of the new AAA Travel Center in Cicero during the grand opening ceremony.0.028 MB
  
  src='/districts/49/images/photo-gallery/thumb/FFAConvention.jpg' border='0' /Senator Valesky spoke to about 800 student representatives at the FFA convention at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School.0.039 MB src='/districts/49/images/photo-gallery/thumb/BrookfieldBradyWorden.jpg' border='0' /Brady Worden, a student at Brookfield Central School District, presented Senator David Valesky with a gift bag during his recent visit to the school.
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  Senator Valesky toured the school, met students and faculty as well as Superintendent Sheri Schiebe ...
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  Senator Valesky joined Sylvan Beach elected officials and members of the American Legion Post 1153 for a groundbreaking ceremony for the Veteran's Memorial in the Village of Sylvan Beach.
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  Senator Valesky and local elected officials gathered with staff from the Manlius Library to celebrate the grand opening of the new library.Senator Valesky secured a New York State grant which assisted the library in building a new children's readin ... 0.059 MB
  
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  Senator Valesky and Assemblyman Bill Magee presented Wanderer's Rest Director Andy Southfield with a legislative resolution honoring the shelter's 25th anniversary.
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  Senator Valesky and Assemblyman Bill Magee accepted Madison County Bicentennial Commemorative plaques at the recent Madison County Government Leadership Luncheon.
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  North Broad Street Elementary Principal Bill Simmons recently gave Senator Valesky a tour of the Oneida elementary school.
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  Senator Valesky met students and teachers during his visit.0.043 MB
  
  src='/districts/49/images/photo-gallery/thumb/MarquardtSwitches.jpg' border='0' /Senator Valesky visited Marquardt Switches, Inc. in Cazenovia recently to learn more about the company, which is growing fast and quickly adapting to new technologies.L-R: Michael F. Becke

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  49 David Valesky, 518-455-2838, Rm 707

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  David J. Valeskyvalesky@senate.state.ny.us(518) 455-2838

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  Senator Valesky and members of the North Bay Fire Department

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  Senator David J. Valesky was first elected to the New York State Senate in November 2004.He is currently the ranking Democratic member of the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and serves as a member of the Senate Standing Committees on Banks; Energy and Telecommunications; Health; Higher Education; Tourism, Recreation & Sports Development; and, Transportation.
  
  Born and raised in Oneida, Senator Valesky received his Bachelor's degree from SUNY Potsdam and his Master's degree from the University of Connecticut.As the son and husband of public school teachers and the father of public school students, Senator Valesky strongly supports a quality public education system that provides every child with an opportunity to succeed.
  
  Senator Valesky has been serving his community throughout his professional career.He began his public service by working in the State Assembly as an aide to former State Assembly Majority Leader Michael Bragman, from 1989 to 1995.While in this position, he gained a thorough working knowledge of the legislative process and helped to develop state and local policies to make government more accessible to New Yorkers.
  
  From 1995 through 2004, Senator Valesky dedicated his efforts to the education and enrichment of the lives of Central New Yorkers through his work in public television and radio as Vice-President of Communications at WCNY.He also became recognized as host of the midday talk show HOUR CNY, which focuses on current state, national and world events and issues which affect Central New York communities.
  
  Senator Valesky's top priority is to serve the people of Central New York by providing the highest quality constituent service.One of his primary goals is to reform state government in Albany in order to move the region and state forward.As a member of the Senate Democratic Task Force on Legislative and Budgetary Reform, he is devoted to making the legislative process more open, democratic, transparent and accountable to New York's citizens.
  
  Senator Valesky served as a member of the Temporary Commission on the Future of New York State Power Programs, and the Senate Task Force on Technology Utilization.Currently, he is a member of the Legislative Commission on Rural Resources.
  
  During his first term in office Senator Valesky was named "Freshman Legislator of the Year" by the New York School Boards Association for his focus on education.He was also named to the Farm Bureau "Circle of Friends" in 2005 and 2006, and honored for Arts Leadership by the Central New York Community Arts Council.

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