. FRIDAY, February 4, 2010, 10:30 AM
. 250 Broadway, 19th Floor Conference Room
Called by: Senator Montgomery, Senate Minority Leader John Sampson, and their Democratic Conference colleagues.
Governor Andrew Cuomo's budget will announce a new direction for positive changes in New York State's Juvenile Justice system, changes proposed in the previous session by NYS Senator Velmanette Montgomery and her fellow children's advocates. The legislation, passed by the Senate but stalled in the Assembly last year, has been reintroduced by Senator Montgomery and the Senate Democratic conference. Now the common sense and social justice of the cause has found the ear of our new Governor.
But this is not a slam dunk by any means, despite the Governor's enthusiasm! Senator Montgomery, Senate Minority Leader Sampson and the Democratic Conference will face strong opposition from upstate interests. It will be a
hard fight, and we need your support.
Please join Senator Montgomery, Senate Minority Leader Sampson and the Democratic Conference, and your fellow advocates at this press conference (location to be finalized.) Bring your constituencies, your voices, your enthusiasm and commitment. The progress on this issue is the result of your efforts: we need you there!
If you would like to submit comments or quotes for press announcements, or simply have any questions, please contact Sandy Stewart at 518-455-3457 (email: sstewart@nysenate.gov).
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