There are several ways – telephone, email or mail – that you can use to contact your state legislators about the needs of local school districts. While most legislators are aware of the struggles facing schools, they always want to hear from community members.
Here is how you can contact your local legislators:
▪ Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh, Room 725 Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248. Telephone: 518-455-5772 Contact form: walshm@nyassembly.gov
▪ Senator James Tedisco, Room 803 Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247. Telephone: 518-455-2181 Contact form: tedisco@nysenate.gov
▪ Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, State Capitol, Albany, NY 12224 Telephone: (518) 474-8390
Contact form: http://www.governor.ny.gov/contact/GovernorContactForm.php
Here are some tips on writing a letter to your legislators and other tips on advocacy.