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Charles Fuschillo

Republican Party

Prior offices:

New York State Senate District 8

Years in office: 1999 - 2014

Education

Bachelor's

Adelphi University

Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (b. July 1, 1960) is a formerRepublican member of theNew York State Senate, representingDistrict 8 from 1998 to January 1, 2014. Fuschillo resigned from theSenate to become CEO of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.^[1]

Biography

Fuschillo earned his B.B.A. in finance from Adelphi University in 1982 and is an MBA candidate at Adelphi University. His professional experience includes working as a special assistant to the Nassau County Board of Supervisors, research and fiscal analyst for the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, licensed real estate broker, legislative aide for the New York State Senate and Assembly, chief operating officer of the Education and Assistance Corporation, chief deputy county clerk for Nassau County, and assistant director of the Nassau County Office of Labor Relations.^[2]

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Fuschillo served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Fuschillo served on these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Fuschillo served on these committees:

Campaign themes

2010

Fuschillo's website highlighted the following legislative priorities and accomplishments:

• Privacy/ID Theft: "Senator Fuschillo sponsored a landmark law to safeguard people’s privacy and protect them from identity theft, one of the fastest growing crimes in the country. He authored the law requiring businesses and government agencies to notify consumers when their personal information is compromised as a result of a security breach. Senator Fuschillo also wrote the law allowing consumers to block outside access to their credit information by placing a security freeze on their credit reports. "

• Job Creation: "To create jobs and enhance New York State’s economy, Senator Fuschillo helped develop the Broad Hollow Bioscience Park at Farmingdale State College, which serves as a home to established and startup biotechnology companies."

• Consumer Protection: "To help further protect consumers, Senator Fuschillo authored New York State's Telemarketer 'Do Not Call' Registry law, and also sponsored the law which raised the maximum fine for price gouging to $25,000 per violation. "

• Public Safety: "In the battle to combat drunk driving in New York State, Senator Fuschillo has been leading the fight. He authored some of the most sweeping drunk driving reforms of the last quarter century in New York State. He sponsored laws which lowered New York State's legal blood alcohol content (BAC) level from .10 to .08; enacted tougher penalties for repeat offenders and those who drive with an elevated BAC; and expanded the use of ignition interlock devices to keep convicted DWI offenders from drinking and driving again."

• Public Health: "To protect the public health, Senator Fuschillo wrote the law to amend the New York State Clean Indoor Air Act, which made worksites and public places smoke free. The State has experienced a significant reduction in non-smokers’ exposure to second hand smoke since the law was enacted in 2003."

Elections

2012

See also:New York State Senate elections, 2012

Fuschillo ran in the2012 election forNew York State Senate District 8. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on September 13, 2012; he also ran on theConservative Party andIndependence Party tickets. Fuschillo defeatedCarol Gordon (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.^[3][4]

New York State Senate, District 8, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Charles FuschilloIncumbent	59.2%	68,677
	Democratic	Carol Gordon	40.8%	47,317
Total Votes				115,994

2010

See also:New York State Senate elections, 2010

Fuschillo was unopposed in the September 14 Republican primary. He defeatedCarol Gordon (D) in the general election.^[5][6] He ran as a member of the Republican, Independence, Tax Revolt and Conservative party.

New York State Senate, General Election Results, District 8 (2010)
Candidates		Votes
Charles Fuschillo (R)		53,439
Carol Gordon (D)		29,384

2008

See also:New York State Senate elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Charles Fuschillo won the election for New York State Senate, District 8 with 74,374 votes.

Fuschillo raised $700,264 for his campaign.^[7]

New York State Senate, District 8 (2008)
Candidates		Votes
Charles Fuschillo (R)		74,374
Carol A. Gordon (D)		48,492

Campaign finance summary

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Scorecards

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2013

In 2013, the 200thNew York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 9 to December 31.

• Business Council of New York State, Inc.:Assembly andSenate

Legislators are scored on their votes on legislation concerning businesses, jobs, and the economy.

• Conservative Party of New York State:Assembly andSenate

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

• EPL/Environmental Advocates: 2013 Environmental Scorecard

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.

• National Federation of Independent Business in New York: 2013-2014 Voting Record

Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.

2012

2011

Personal

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Fuschillo and his wife, Ellen, have three children.

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External links

Suggest a link

• Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
• Biography from Project Vote Smart
• Complete list of sponsored bills
• Campaign Contributions:2012,2010,2008,2006,2004,2002,2000,1998

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