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Press Release ~ May 29, 2008

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Statement by Conservative Party Chairman Michael R. Long

Ft. Hamilton Station, NY - Yesterday, Governor David Paterson declared that New York State must recognize out-of-state gay marriage while the residents of New York State are denied the opportunity to be heard on this subject.

Judges are supposed to interpret the laws as written, Governors are supposed to administer the laws as written and the Legislature writes the laws and so far, they have been silent on this issue. Marriage in New York State is between a man and a woman. The California Judges overturned the will of the California people and Governor Paterson is apparently trying to do the same thing in New York.

Governor Paterson should not be declaring that gay marriage must be recognized in New York State unless the Legislature of New York States changes the definition of marriage in New York.

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Press Release ~ May 12, 2008

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CONSERVATIVES JOIN WITH ASSEMBLY REPUBLICAN LEADER JIM TEDISCO'S CALL FOR A

"SUMMERTIME HOLIDAY" FROM STATE GAS TAXES

Ft. Hamilton Station, NY - "Assembly Leader Jim Tedisco was right to bring the issue of gas tax relief directly to the people. In May of 2001, we joined with then Assembly Leader John Faso, to eliminate the sales tax as well. We continue to join forces to help the families in New York State that are struggling to make ends meet," said State Conservative Party Chairman Mike Long.

"The Assembly Democrat Majority must join with Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno, in enacting a "summertime holiday" from state gas taxes for motorists. It is incomprehensible why Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Governor David Paterson refuse to give New York families some relief, Long continued.

Tedisco and the Assembly GOP are advocating for enactment of legislation - Assembly Bill A.10818 - that would establish a "summertime holiday" from state gas taxes. The holiday would suspend the three separate state taxes on fuel - the 8-cent motor fuel tax, the 8-cent sales tax and the 16-cent Petroleum Business Tax - from Memorial Day until Labor Day, providing a savings of nearly 33-cents per gallon of gasoline and 31-cents per gallon of diesel fuel. The drive was launched on Sunday and the Conservative Party will distribute to our leaders the petitions Tedisco launched in Albany as well as have on our website.

"Record-high gas prices are truly hurting motorists, small businesses and our economy. Neighboring states do not have gas taxes as high as ours and it shows in the fact that motorists in those states pay less for a gallon of gas," Long said.

"The Senate, led by Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno, has already passed legislation that institutes a summer holiday from gas taxes and the Assembly Minority is trying to give the same relief to New Yorkers. Only Sheldon Silver stands in the way. Tell him we need this legislation now! The Assembly Democrat Majority is always talking about their concerns for the "working families" of New York and is constantly trying to take money from the rich for the working families, so why are the intentionally keeping this legislation off the floor for a vote by the full Assembly? Motorists deserve this break at least for the summer. There seems to be no end in soaring gas prices, but suspending the state taxes on fuel would give New Yorkers some relief," Long said.

"Tedisco's goal of the statewide grassroots petition drive is simple: build enough support among overtaxed, overburdened motorists to get the Assembly Democrat Majority to take action and pass the bill that would make the gas tax holiday a reality and we are more than willing to help Jim Tedisco make this a reality. We worked together to end the ill-conceived idea of drivers licenses for non-citizens and were successful on that issue and we will be on this one as well," Long concluded.

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Press Release ~ May 2, 2008

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William F. Buckley, Jr. Tribute Web-site Launched

The New York State Conservative Party has developed a web-community that will keep alive the brilliance and the wisdom of one of its founders, William F. Buckley Jr.

In launching the web site, Conservative Party Chairman, Michael R. Long said, "At a time when the conservative movement is suffering from a lack of inspired leadership the life and the wisdom of William F. Buckley, Jr. offers valuable lessons to our movement and our nation."

"As our mayoral candidate in 1965, Bill Buckley's conservatism injected enthusiasm into a conservative movement that had been soundly defeated at the polls just a year earlier. Even the New York Times concluded that his candidacy helped form the modern conservative movement.

"Buckley's conservative alternatives to the dominant liberalism of the day captured the imagination of New Yorkers and Americans everywhere.

"Buckley, by his personal conduct, and his brilliant insights demonstrated that conservatives have answers to the problems caused by big government liberals.

"Buckley did not tailor his ideas to the audience; he confidently challenged those who disagreed with him.

"This is an important lesson we must learn again, and on May 29 we will host a tribute dinner to honor Bill Buckley and his contributions to the conservative movement. Dinner attendees will include many of Buckley's associates, his National Review team, and conservative activists from around the nation

"As we approach the dinner, we are launching www.buckleytribute.com, to make it easier for people to learn about Bill Buckley and for people around the nation and the world to benefit from this ongoing tribute and educational tool.

"During the course of his lifetime, up until the moment of his recent passing, Bill Buckley provided us with the tools to triumph over the statist philosophy of Barak Obama and Hillary Clinton. This dinner and web-site will help perpetuate Buckley's insights and knowledge."

People interested in attending the dinner or sending a message that will be read by conservative leadership can visit our web site at www.buckleytribute.com or call Conservative Party Headquarters at 518-356-7882.