New York Assemblyman and chairman of the Energy Committee Paul D. Tonko attends a press conference at CESTM (Center for Environmental Sciences and Technology Management). Albany NanoTech's Energy and Environmental Technology Application Center, known as E2TAC, unveiled a proposed project during the December 15th press conference celebrating the one-year anniversary of NENY (New Energy New York). E2TAC works with more than 20 companies and focuses on the development of energy technology. [20002954]
New York State Assemblyman Paul Tonko, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Capital Region President Kathy Garrison, Montgomery County (New York) employee Mark Hoffman, Montgomery County Local President Ed Russo, Montgomery County employee Terry Bieniek and CSEA President Danny Donohue at the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York's annual Salute to Hometown Heroes breakfast. The CSEA members of the Montgomery County Department of Public Works were among those being honored as Hometown Heroes by the Red Cross for their efforts following devastating floods in June 2006. The CSEA is New York State's largest union.
New York State Assemblyman Ronald Canestrari speaking at a Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) press conference on the steps of the State Capitol. CSEA members, Senator Paul Tonko, Assembly Jack McEneny, and Senator Neil Breslin stand behind Canestrari. A stuffed turkey is featured in the forefront of the photo to symbolize Governor George Pataki's budget. The legislators were calling for a "slice" of the turkey for public employees, but the governor did not leave a piece for them. The turkey was carved at the end of the press conference. A sign in front of Breslin reads "Show Some Respect!" Canestrari is a Democrat representing the 106th District in the State Assembly.
New York State Assemblyman Jack McEneny speaking at a Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) press conference on the steps of the State Capitol. CSEA members, Senator Paul Tonko, Senator Neil Breslin, and Assemblyman Ronald Canestrari stand behind John McEneny. A stuffed turkey is featured in the forefront of the photo to symbolize Governor George Pataki's budget. The legislators were calling for a "slice" of the turkey for public employees, but the governor did not leave a piece for them. The turkey was carved at the end of the press conference. A sign in front of McEneny reads "Show Some Respect!"
From left, New York State Assemblyman Paul Tonko, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Long Island Region President Nick LaMorte, Special Olympics New York President Neal J. Johnson, Western Region President Flo Tripi, New York State CSEA Executive Vice President Mary Sullivan, Southern Region President Diane Hewitt and New York State CSEA President Danny Donohue at the Special Olympics New York's Salute to Labor. Donohue was honored at the event for his continued efforts in the fight for fairness and respect of all individuals, including those with intellectual disabilities.
From left to right, New York State Assemblyman Paul Tonko, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) President Danny Donohue, New York State Senator George Maziarz, and Special Olympics New York President Neal J. Johnson at the 2006 Special Olympics New York Salute to Labor event honoring Donohue for his continued efforts in an ongoing fight for fairness and respect of all individuals, including those with intellectual disabilities. CSEA has been a longtime supporter of Special Olympics and more than 16,000 CSEA members work with developmentally challenged individuals every day.
United States Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton as she speaks at a rally for New York State Comptroller H. Carl McCall's gubernaorial bid in front of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Headquarters in Albany, New York. Clinton is joined by several prominent union and political leaders including CSEA Statewide Secretary Barbara Reeves, second from left, CSEA President Danny Donohue, right of Clinton, Congressman Michael McNulty, right of Donohue, Albany County Executive Michael Breslin, second from right, and State Senator Paul Tonko, right.
United States Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton speaking at a rally for New York State Comptroller H. Carl McCall's gubernatorial bid in front of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Headquarters in Albany, New York. Clinton is joined by serveral prominent union and political leaders including, front, from left to right, CSEA Capital Region President Kathy Garrison, CSEA Treasurer Maureen Malone, CSEA Statewide Secretary Barbara Reeves, Clinton, Congressman Michael McNulty and State Senator Paul Tonko.