See Why Southeast Queens NYS State Senator James Sanders With Area Politicians Challenges Student Loan Abuse

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State Legislators Call for Funding for Student Loan Consumer Assistance Program

Senator Sanders joined his legislative colleagues in calling for $1 million in the budget to launch a student loan consumer assistance program.

ALBANY, NY - Today a group of New York State lawmakers, led by the respective chairs of the Senate and Assembly Banks Committees, and the chair of the Senate Consumer Protection Committee, cited findings from of a recent U.S. Department of Education Inspector General report in calling for the creation of an independent, statewide student loan consumer assistance program, including a toll-free “Help Line,” to assist borrowers in New York fight back against deceptive student loan industry practices.

Under the Trump Administration, protections for student borrowers have been steadily eroded. Last year, the student loan ombudsman at the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau resigned to protest sweeping changes at the Bureau that he said protected “the interests of the biggest financial companies in America” to the detriment of borrowers.

As the federal government has retreated from its oversight and enforcement responsibilities, states have had to step in with legal action against loan servicers who mislead borrowers, illegally drive up repayment costs and make serious errors in the processing of student loans.  Only a few months ago, a lawsuit filed by the New York Attorney General resulted in a $9 million settlement against Conduent Education Services for misleading borrowers in New York State.

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See Why Senator James Sanders Hosted A Grant Workshop To Help Enhance The Community

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Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-Rochdale Village, Far Rockaway) partnered with the Citizens Committee for New York City to host a Community Grant Workshop at the Multi-Service Center in South Jamaica on December 6, 2017.

Over thirty members from garden committees, civic organizations, tenant associations and block associations spanning areas from Springfield Gardens to the Rockaways arrived eager to learn how their respective groups could receive grant funding through the CCNYC, which has been helping New Yorkers improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods for over 40 years.

State Senator James Sanders Hosts Job Fair To Help Seniors Secure Employment Opportunities

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State Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-Rochdale Village, Far Rockaway) held a Senior Job and Resource Fair on December 14, 2017 at the South Jamaica Multi-Service Center. Recognizing that the best things come with age including experience and responsibility, Senator Sanders sought to match those ages 55 and older with employment opportunities.

More than 75 seniors attended the event. Some were seeking extra income to make ends meet, while others wanted a little extra financial security, and then there were those who were seeking to make better use of their time and feel productive. Whatever the case, there was a wide array of companies on site to suit their needs. There were positions available in the fields of home health care, customer service, and retail seasonal assignments. Organizations like the Department of Labor tried to match seniors to positions based on their experience and resume. 

Learn How Senator Sanders Preps Local Women And Minority Businesses For The $16 Billion Dollars In Airport Redevelopment Opportunities

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NY State Senator James Sanders Brings MWBE Procurement Fair to SE Queens

Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-Rochdale Village, Far Rockaway) Chair of the NYS Senate Task Force on Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises hosted an MWBE Procurement Fair on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the Raddison Hotel JFK. It was an all-day event extending from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and was followed by a complimentary dinner. 

The procurement fair was particularly timely, given the $10 billion rebuild of JFK Airport, which will provide extensive economic opportunities for MWBE contractors in the Borough of Queens, and throughout the New York Metropolitan Region. LaGuardia Airport is in the midst of a $4 billion revamp that began in June 2016 and is expected to be completed by 2021.  Increasing the utilization of MWBE firms in state contracting is key to the success of the MWBE program.  In 2014, Governor Cuomo set the nation's highest goal for MWBE procurement at 30 percent.