Fuschillo Holding Webcast against Cyberbullying Tuesday

To help students and parents better confront the dangers of cyberbullying, Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick, who also represents Lindenhurst) will be holding an informational webcast this Tuesday

The webcast will held on February 7 from 7 p.m. to 7:30 pm. Both parents and students from Lindenhurst and elsewhere in his district are invited to watch the webcast - which will be streamed live over the Internet - by visiting Senator Fuschillo’s website, Fuschillo.nysenate.gov.

The webcast will feature an informational discussion about cyberbullying and the impact it has on children.

Students will learn about steps they can take if they are being bullied, as well as the importance of looking out for each other and not being a bystander when cyberbullying occurs.

In addition, parents will learn about the warning signs to spot if their children are being bullied. It will also provide informational resources to which students affected by cyberbullying can turn for help.

Senator Fuschillo will be joined by John Halligan, whose 13-year-old son Ryan committed suicide in 2003 after continually being bullied, ridiculed and humiliated by his classmates in school and over the Internet.

Since his son’s death, Halligan has traveled across the country to tell other students about Ryan’s story to help them understand the devastating impact that bullying and cyberbullying has on its victims.

Fuschillo and Halligan will also be joined by two Seaford High School students, who will discuss the challenges students face with cyberbullying today.

To watch Senator Fuschillo’s online cyberbullying webcast, please visit Senator Fuschillo’s website, Fuschillo.nysenate.gov on February 7 at 7 p.m.

For more information residents could contact Fuschillo's office by calling 516-882-0630 or e-mailing fuschill@nysenate.gov.