Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis (R,C,I-Brooklyn, Staten Island) and Senator Marty Golden (R,C,I-Brooklyn) today joined Assembly members Jim Tedisco (R,C,I-Glenville) and Pete Lopez (R,C,I-Schoharie) in announcing that they are drafting new legislation to help prevent the long lines and long waits for gas
(Media-Newswire.com) - Lawmakers seek to prevent disaster-related gas shortages
Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis ( R,C,I-Brooklyn, Staten Island ) and Senator Marty Golden ( R,C,I-Brooklyn ) today joined Assembly members Jim Tedisco ( R,C,I-Glenville ) and Pete Lopez ( R,C,I-Schoharie ) in announcing that they are drafting new legislation to help prevent the long lines and long waits for gas that occurred following Superstorm Sandy.
In many cases, gas stations that had fuel were unable to remain open due to lack of electricity. This caused gas shortages and rationing downstate resulting in frustratingly tiring lines at the gas pump.
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