Politics & Government
Candidate Profile: Sen. Charles Fuschillo
The Republican lawmaker seeks an eighth term in Albany.
Name: Charles Fuschillo
Hometown: Merrick
Party: Republican
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Bio: Sen. Fuschillo was first elected to the state Senate in 1988. He chairs the Senate Transportation committees and sponsored several anti-drunk driving laws including Leandra's Law.
He also authored New York State's telemarketer Do Not Call Registry law and helped create the Bioscience Center at Farmingdale State College.
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Fuschollo also serves on the Senate Committees on Civil Service and Pensions; Codes; Commerce, Economic Development, and Small Business; Consumer Protection; Energy & Telecommunications; Finance; Health; Judiciary; and Rules.
Education: Graduate of Adelphi University with a degree in Business Administration.
Opponent: Carol Gordon
District: Eighth Senate District
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