Issues: Miscellaneous

[From left to right: Cheyanne Alberti (accepting on behalf of Hazel Martinez), Senator Greg Ball and John Hyland]

Albany, N.Y. – (5/08/13) – Senator Greg Ball (R,C,I-Patterson) honored Hazel Martinez of Patterson and John Hyland of Brewster as the Putnam County New York State Senior Citizens Of The Year. New York State Senior Citizens’ Day was created to honor those who help others and make their communities better for citizens of all ages.

For Immediate Release: May 7, 2013Media Contact: Jonathan Heppner | 845.463.0840 | heppner@nysenate.gov

STATEMENT FROM SENATOR GIPSON ON THE ARREST AND CHARGESAGAINST SENATOR JOHN SAMPSON

ALBANY, NY – Hudson Valley Senator Terry Gipson today issued the following statement concerning the arrest and charges against New York State Senator John Sampson.

“Once again, I’m very troubled by the allegations against Senator John Sampson. This is another unfortunate example of why there is an urgent need for comprehensive campaign finance and ethics reform in New York.

Lindenhurst Resident Honored for Contributions to CommunityALBANY, NEW YORK – Senator Phil Boyle honored Lindenhurst resident Jennifer Mackie as part of the New York State Senate’s 16th Annual Women of Distinction ceremony on May 7, 2013.  Mackie, a mother of three sons who works as an Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist with autistic children, was nominated by local residents to receive special recognition by the State Senate as a New York “Woman of Distinction” for her outstanding contributions to her community.