Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) and the Long Island Assembly Minority delegation unveiled a plan to honor the women who filled vacated positions here at home while men were called to serve during WWII by presenting them with “Rosie...

After hearing Governor Eliot Spitzer’s State of the State address, Assemblyman Mike Fitzpatrick was optimistic that the newly-elected governor has the vision that New York needs, though adding, the real challenge lies ahead. “The ideas set forth...

Assemblyman Michael J. Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) today voted for legislation that eliminates the statute of limitations for rape and other violent sex crimes and increases the state DNA database. The bills have been a top priority for Assemblyman...

The New York state Assembly passed legislation yesterday sponsored by Assemblyman Michael J. Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) that allows the town of Smithtown to alienate 2.67 acres from the Nesconset Armory and convey it to the Smithtown Special Library...

To improve New York’s economy, create job growth and ease the tax burden on seniors and families, Assemblyman Michael J. Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) today joined his minority colleagues to propose the Assembly pass five key tax cuts before the legislative...

Assemblyman Michael J. Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) yesterday voted for Assembly legislation creating a personal income tax credit to help relieve homeowners from New York’s repressive property tax burdens. “Long Island homeowners are a step...

Assemblyman Michael J. Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) last week urged his colleagues to adopt the state Senate version of a bill that creates the Office of Medicaid Inspector General after he voted against a similar Assembly measure because it contains...

Assemblyman Michael J. Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) is encouraging boating enthusiasts to attend the summer boating safety classes offered by the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. “The safety course is an excellent way...

Assemblyman Michael J. Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) was joined today by his minority colleagues, Kim Talman, state chair of the National Association to Protect Children, and district attorneys from around the state to urge Speaker Sheldon Silver and...

Assemblyman Michael J. Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) today supported short-term cost relief for beleaguered motorists by voting for a state sales tax cap on gasoline at $2 per gallon. At the same time, he maintains more must be done to achieve alternative...

Assemblyman Michael J. Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown), citing cost increases and an additional burden placed on consumers and small businesses, opposed expansion of the state’s existing “bottle bill” during Wednesday’s Assembly session, arguing...

Assemblyman Michael J. Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) will join his Assembly minority colleagues to host a round-table discussion on Long Island’s rising property taxes from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, May, 19 at Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St. The...

Assemblyman Michael J. Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) and his minority colleagues today joined Laura Ahearn, founder and executive director of Parents for Megan’s Law, in unveiling their SAVE-NY Task Force report. “Our findings include legislation...

Assemblyman Michael J. Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) and his Assembly minority colleagues today proposed a two-part plan to cap New York’s gas taxes on amounts exceeding $2 per gallon and develop an Alternative Fuel Incentive Fund to promote research,...

Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) today urged elderly residents to determine their eligibility for the Seniors EyeCare Program sponsored by EyeCare America. This program provides eligible individuals 65 and older with free medical eye...

Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) today stood with his Assembly minority colleagues in advocating for the veterans and military personnel benefits package known as Patriot Plan IV. In each of the last three consecutive legislative...

The tax cuts proposed by the Assembly majority simply will not provide working families with the tax relief they so desperately need. My minority Assembly colleagues and I have developed a comprehensive plan for real tax relief within our Restore New...

Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) joined his Assembly minority colleagues Monday in supporting a majority version of civil confinement legislation (A.9282), but he cautioned the measure does not go far enough to protect individuals and...

Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) today saluted the efforts of his minority conference leaders and his Assembly colleagues over the past few months in forcing passage of tougher Sex Offender Registry provision under Megan’s Law. “The...

Gov. George Pataki’s 2006-07 executive budget contains many program proposals that would provide incentives for the future growth and stability of New York through fiscal responsibility and tax cuts. One such proposal would boost educational benefits...