Andrea $tewart-Cousins Lies to your Face

In her most recent TV ad (not available on YouTube interestingly enough) and mailing Andrea $tewart-Cousins is at it again.

She claims to have fought to protect STAR for seniors - In reality she cast the deciding vote to END the STAR property tax rebate checks which so many seniors were relying on!

She claims have 'protected' us through a property tax cap - In reality there is NO PROPERTY TAX CAP despite her party having control of all branches of government.

She even lies about her opponent not supporting equal pay for women - a charge that must be based on some minute detail of a failed bill created specifically to be used in this manner.

Why is Andrea LYING?

$tewart-Cousins Took Dirty Money from Casino Lobbyists who Bought NYS Senate

Andrea Stewart-Cousins Named in New York State Inspector General Report on Senate "Pay-to-Play" Scandal

Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D-Yonkers) was one of eight State Senators named in the New York State Inspector General report on the Aqueduct Race Track Casino "Pay-to-Play" scandal. The money trail shows Stewart-Cousins was hand-picked for dirty cash by Senate Leaders Thompson, Smith, and Espada. In addition to betraying their duty as public servants, these Senators cost New York State much needed revenue by dealing with Aqueduct Entertainment Group and leaked confidential information to lobbyists.

According to the Inspector General's report Senate Democrat leaders and top staff took actions deemed to be in "militant indifference" to the public interest during the bidding process for the lucrative contracts to operate Video Lottery Terminals at the Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens.

During the investigation, Senate Democrat leaders refused to answers questions so they would not incriminate themselves and often gave answers that were at odds with the evidence uncovered by the Inspector General.

Most significantly they cost the State needed revenue from a source other than taxpayers, then claimed a dire lack of revenue forced them to punish the taxpayers with over $14 billion in new taxes.

Sen. Stewart-Cousins has accepted approximately $15,359 in dirty money. She received over $10,000 in the two week period from January 9 to 19 when A.E.G. and Senate Democrat leadership were handing out cash to their selected candidates.

Andrea $tewart-Cousins is Stealing Our Money

$14 Billion in NEW TAXES & RECKLESS SPENDING

280,000 JOBS LOST


Hundreds of new TAXES & FEES:

Burdening Families

Eliminate STAR Property Tax Rebate Checks - $1.4B

Elimination of STAR Rebate checks - 2010 - $1.6B

Utility Tax Increase (SFC estimate) - $600M

Reinstate Sales Tax on Clothing - $330M

Education Camp Fee

Burdening Healthcare

- Tax on Health Insurance Policies (DRP) - $245M
- Increase Insurance Industry Assessment - $180M
- Hospital Taxes (Assessment) - $284M
- HMO Tax on Premiums - $120M

- Adult Home Care Assessment (Tax) - $14M

Burdening women

Cosmetology Fee
Nail Specialty Fee
Natural Hair Styling Fee
Waxing Fee
Barbering Fee

Burdening small business

Suspends Job Creating Business Tax Credits - $1B

MTA Payroll tax

Burdening Transportation

Increased Surcharge on Auto Insurance
Motorcycle Registration Fee
Motorboat Registration Fee
All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Registration Fee
Passenger Vehicle Registration Fee
Renew Motor Vehicle License Fee
Photo Document Motor Vehicle License Fee
Custom Vehicle Registration Fee
Heavy Vehicle Registration Fee
Original Motor Vehicle License Registration Fee

Pre-licensing Safe Driving Course Fee
Taxi and Bus Registration Fee

Sales Tax on Livery Car Services - $26M

Driver Registrations / License Renewal Fees - $90M

Burdening recreation & sportsmen

Life Time Sportsman Fee
Resident Sports License Fee

Marine Fishing Fee

Parks Camping Fee Increases
Parks Cabin Fee Increases
Parks Golf Fee Increases
Parks Marina Fee Increases
Parks Empire Passports Fee
Parks Access Pass Fee
Parks Golden Park Fee

Motorboat Registration Fee