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A local hero
State Senator Charles Fuschillo was recently honored by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign along with Sandy Vega of Wantagh (mother of accident victim Brittany Vega) for his work towards passage of the Complete Streets Law.
Now he has come through again for his constituents, this time working for six long years to get insurance coverage for children with autism. Inspired by a Merrick family, the Giangregorios, he became a fixture at autism events, helping them to achieve greater exposure. Meanwhile, in Albany he was continually negotiating to get his bill through. Last week, he was present when Governor Mario Cuomo signed it into law.
How important is this to you? The Centers for Disease Control estimates that one in 70 boys is diagnosed with autism, as are many girls. Early diagnosis and treatment can make an enormous difference in the life of a child, an adult, the family and the community. That’s how important.
Once again, thank you, Senator Fuschillo.
