ALI Accomplishments

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  • Created a model plan for local airports to keep Republic Airport open, which was later implemented nationally by the F.A.A.
  • Advocated successfully in Albany to widen Route 110.
  • Advocated in Washington & secured $10 million A Contract at Fairchild-Republic.
  • Major Long Island supporter to the passage of the 2005 New York State Transportation Bond Issue.
  • Created the first Recycling Forum for the business community with the support of the Towns of Babylon, Huntington, Islip and Smithtown.
  • Advocated for completion of LIE Service Roads and 4th lanes.
  • Created a forum for Recycling Long Island’s industrial waste and later started a recycling program for companies on Route 110.
  • Created the Long Island Energy Cooperative to lower business energy costs.
  • Formed the Long Island Economic Initiative with 38 participating organizations to address the downturn in Long Island’s economy.
  • Formed the 110 Transportation Management Association to address traffic challenges on Route 110.
  • Established the first day care program on Route 110.
  • Coordinated a project with 7 school districts & 700 students to study Statehood for Long Island.
  • Obtained agreement from Department of Transportation to widen LIE Service Roads.
  • Implemented a transportation program on the 110 corridor together with MTA, LIRR, & LI Bus.
  • Joined with New York State Department of Transportation to create LIE-HOV Lane Task Force.
  • Changed the Employee Commute Options (ECO) Regulation from mandatory to voluntary along with The 110 Transportation Management Association.
  • Forced LIPA to take over LILCO.
  • Advocated successfully for the elimination of Centralized Vehicle Emission Testing Program on LI.
  • Were instrumental in the opening of the HOV lane for regular traffic during non-peak hours.
  • Were instrumental in installing the traffic light at the intersection of Route 110 and Long Island Expressway service road.
  • Helped to organize the Long Island Museum of Science and Technology.List Item
  • Hosted meetings between purchasing departments of large companies and small businesses on Long Island.
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