New York State Assemblyman Rob Walker (R, C, I, WF - Hicksville) announced the unanimous passage of A11050, a bill which will allow Nassau County to provide property tax breaks to Cold War Veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces from Sept. 2, 1945 until Dec. 26, 1991. Walker had cosponsored this bill in the Assembly.

"I am proud to have supported this bill on behalf of the nearly 18,000 veterans in Nassau County who served their country during the Cold War," said Walker. "The 10 or 15 percent exemption that these individuals will receive will hopefully allow them to see real financial savings in the years to come so that they may weather the increasing costs of food, energy and living here on Long Island."

The legislation was introduced because Nassau County failed to meet the deadline the state set for all counties in New York State to opt in to the exemption program.

New York State Assemblyman Rob Walker (R, C, I, WF-Hicksville) announced the passage of legislation (A3974), which amends "Jimmy Nolan's Law." This amendment will extend the time workers have to file injury claims while working on cleanup, rescue and recovery operations from the devastation left behind after September 11, 2001.

"The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 created a level of devastation unlike any other our country has seen. Those who dedicated their time to repairing the damage that resulted from the attack, as well as rescue and recovery work, must be given ample time to file claims for injuries sustained while performing these duties," stated Walker. "These men and women have helped our state recover over the past seven years and we need to be respectful of their contribution."

The amended legislation will allow employees who were injured while working at a number of New York City sites affected by the acts of September 11, 2001, to file claims within one year of the incident.

New York State Assemblyman Rob Walker (R, C, I, WF-Hicksville) announced the passage of legislation (A11493), a bill that amends the real property tax law by broadening the definition of veteran for the purposes of the alternative exemption to include certain members of reserve components of the armed forces of the United States.

"All of those who serve our country whether in times of war or peace have dedicated their lives to the freedom of this nation. I am proud to have supported this bill on behalf of the nearly 18,000 veterans in Nassau County," said Walker. "Hopefully the exemptions that these individuals receive will allow them to see real financial savings in the years to come; allowing for some economic relief from the rising fuel and food costs that have become such a burden."

The bill will allow those who serve or have served in the national reserve to receive the same exemption as those in all other branches of the military do as a resident of New York State.