State Senate Democratic Leader Malcolm A. Smith (D-Queens) will be joined by Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson (D-Bronx/Mount Vernon) Senate Colleagues, advocates and law officials to introduce the Senate Minority Task Force on Domestic Violence.

The Task Force has been formed to look into continued incidents of domestic violence in New York and shape new legislation to improve victim services statewide.

            Date:         Tuesday, June 17

            Time:         12 NOON

            Location:   Million Dollar Staircase
                               Between Assembly and Senate Chambers
                              4^th Floor, Capitol, Albany