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Giglio Starts New Session by Demanding Crackdown on Sex Offenders

Assemblyman Joe Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) today joined his Assembly minority colleagues in Albany to continue the push for their five-point plan that cracks down on criminals who target women and children. “I am telling everyone who will listen –...

Giglio Joins Local Leaders, Law Enforcement in Support of Sexual Violence Crackdown

Assemblyman Joe Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) today joined state and local elected officials and law enforcement personnel to promote Assembly minority initiatives that would further protect women and children from sexually motivated crimes. “Today marks...

Giglio Supports Governor’s Call For Tax Relief, Safer Communities

Assemblyman Joe Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) today echoed Gov. George Pataki’s call to reduce the tax burden on hardworking New Yorkers and his determination to bring business back to the state’s more rural communities. Pataki’s comments came in his 12th...

Giglio Joins Governor To Announce New Statewide Initiatives

Assemblyman Joe Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) today joined Gov. George Pataki in Buffalo to lend his support to the governor’s five-point plan that builds on historic crime reduction successes in New York. Pataki is calling on the Assembly to pass legislation...

Giglio Supports Call for Extension of Megan’s Law Measure

Assemblyman Joe Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) today joined his Assembly minority colleagues and called for renewal of a provision of the state Sex Offender Registry, part of Megan’s Law approved in 1996. A 10-year registration mandate for certain Level...

Giglio Applauds New Penalties Against Illegal Gun Traffickers

Assemblyman Joe Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) called today’s passage of new, tougher penalties against illegal gun traffickers a victory for courageous police officers throughout the state and all New Yorkers. “I am heartened the state Legislature was...

Giglio, Law Enforcement Officials Call For Tougher Penalties Against Illegal Gun-Traffickers

Assemblyman Joe Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) today joined local law enforcement leaders to urge Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver to allow a vote on legislation that would stiffen penalties for illegal gun-trafficking when the Legislature returns to Albany on...

Giglio Calls For Tougher Penalties Against Illegal Gun Traffickers

Assemblyman Joe Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) today joined his Assembly minority colleagues in calling for tougher penalties for criminals who traffic in illegal weapons. To underscore the need for this critical legislation, Giglio referred to New York Police...

Silver Succumbs To Pressure To Pass Civil Confinement Measure

Assemblyman Joe Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda ) today announced that, after repeatedly failing to act on Assembly minority-sponsored legislation that would keep the most dangerous sex offenders behind bars, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has finally succumbed...

Giglio Hosting Holiday Open House and Toys for Tots Drive

Giglio Says Grants Available For Research Material Preservation

Assemblyman Joe Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) today said the state Department of Education has grants available for organizations interested in preserving significant research materials in libraries, archives, historical societies and other agencies throughout...

Giglio Announces Literacy and Arts Education Grants

Assemblyman Joe Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) today announced availability of literacy and art education grants for children in kindergarten through grade 12. The education grants, sponsored by Barnes & Noble, provide funding for local and regional efforts to...

Giglio Appointed To Small Business and Labor Committees

Assemblyman Joe Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) today announced he has been appointed by Assembly Minority Leader Charles H. Nesbitt (R,C,I-Albion) to serve on the state Assembly Small Business and Labor committees. These two committees focus on finding new...

Giglio Appeals for Donations to Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts

Assemblyman Joe Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) today appealed to residents of the 149th Assembly District to help everyone in need along the Gulf Coast by making cash contributions to the American Red Cross. Since Hurricane Katrina’s devastating landfall...

Giglio Joins Assembly Minority Conference, AAA in Calls for Suspending State Sales Tax on Gasoline

Assemblyman Joe Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) today joined members of the Assembly Minority Program Committee and representatives from the Western New York branch of the American Automobile Association in Amherst to call for the suspension of the state sales...

Giglio Appointed to Hunting and Fishing Task Force

Assembly Minority Leader Charles H. Nesbitt (R,C,I-Albion) recently appointed Assemblyman Joe Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) to the Assembly Minority Task Force on the State of Hunting and Fishing. The 18-member panel is charged with developing initiatives...

Giglio Encourages Schools to Apply for Prudential Foundation Ready-to-Learn Grants

Assemblyman Joe Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) today announced his support of the Prudential Foundation Ready-To-Learn Program grants. This program supports: education reform efforts that strengthen public education at the elementary school level; systemic school...

Giglio Appointed Ranking Minority Member on Assembly Oversight Committee

Assemblyman Joe Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) today announced he has been appointed by Assembly Minority Leader Charles H. Nesbitt (R,C,I-Albion) to serve as the ranking minority member on the Assembly Standing Committee on Oversight, Analysis and Investigation....

Giglio: School Bus Driver Safety Training Program Funding Available

Assemblyman Joe Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) today announced availability of School Bus Driver Safety Training Program funding for eligible school bus drivers and their instructors. The Education Management Services program provides eligible personnel with...

Giglio Announces Tiffany & Co. Foundation Grants for Arts and Preservation Programs

"Assemblyman Joe Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) today announced his support of The Tiffany & Co. Foundation grants, which provide financial aid to nonprofit organizations committed to arts education and preservation, and environmental conservation. The foundation...