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SENATOR GOLDEN CALLS FOR THE PASSAGE OF “BRITTANY’S LAW”

Asks his colleagues in Senate and Assembly to make the creation of a violent felony offender registry law.

 

Albany, NY – State Senator Martin J. Golden (R-C-I, Brooklyn) today is calling on his colleagues to pass S1850-A, also known as “Brittany’s Law.” The legislation would create a violent felony offender registry in the state of New York and establish a database to help both law enforcement and the public. The bill requires any violent felony offenders to register with DCJS upon discharge, parole or release from any state or local facility and allows for dissemination of and access to certain information to the general public.

 

March 15, 2013
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NEW YORK STATE SENATE INVITES NOMINEES FOR “WOMEN OF DISTINCTION”

Annual Program Honors Women’s Contributions to Our Community

Albany – State Senator Martin J. Golden (R-C-I) today invites local residents to nominate friends, coworkers and neighborhood leaders whose outstanding work on behalf of their communities makes them deserving of special recognition by the State Senate as a New York “Woman of Distinction.”

The Senate will honor a distinguished woman from our area and throughout the state at a May 7th Albany ceremony, where each honoree’s photograph and biography will become part of a special exhibit proclaiming the contributions of these exemplary New York women.

March 11, 2013
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SENATORS GOLDEN, FELDER, LANZA, AND SAVINO PUSH FOR LEVER VOTING MACHINES FOR NYC MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Lever Machines will allow for accurate and timely results for Primary and Run-off Elections in New York City

 

Albany – State Senator Martin J. Golden, along with his NYC delegation colleagues, Senators Simcha Felder, Andrew Lanza, & Diane Savino, are calling for the passage of legislation S4088, which allows for the use of lever machines in New York City municipal elections.

 

March 8, 2013
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Committee Meeting: Civil Service and Pensions Meeting

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Senate Standing Committee on Civil Service and Pensions Senator Martin J. Golden, Chair 1:30 PM, Monday, March 18, 2013 Room 410 LOB

March 18, 1:30 PM - 1:36 PM
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BUILDINGS COMMISSIONER ROBERT LIMANDRI ANNOUNCES PROGRAM TO OFFER FREE CONSULTATIONS FOR PROPERTY OWNERS AND DESIGN PROFESSIONALS RECONSTRUCTING SANDY-AFFECTED BUILDINGS

Free Design Consultations Will Accelerate Project Approval Process for Affected Homeowners

 

Meetings Will Ensure New Flood Recommendations Are Properly Incorporated So Newly Constructed Buildings Are More Resistant to Flooding in the Hardest-Hit Areas

 

Buildings Commissioner Robert LiMandri today announced a new program to offer free design consultations to property owners and design professionals who are planning to reconstruct buildings damaged by Hurricane Sandy.

 

March 7, 2013
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Help Send PS 503 Chess Mates Winning Team to the Nationals in Nashville

There will be raffles, food, chess lessons and more!

March 8, 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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GOLDEN ARRANGES FOR NYC TAX AND FEMA MAP OFFICIALS, AND OTHER KEY AGENCIES, TO TALK TO SANDY VICTIMS

Brooklyn – State Senator Martin J. Golden (R-C-I, Brooklyn) will welcome representatives from the New York City Tax Commission and a guest speaker from FEMA on the Advisory Base Flood Elevation maps to a town hall meeting with the residents affected by Sandy, this Thursday, March 7, 2013,

at 7 p.m. at the Ancient Order of Hibernians, 2750 Gerritsen Avenue in Brooklyn,.

 

Additionally, the Small Business Administration, the New York State Department of Financial Services, the NYC Departments of Buildings and Health, and the New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors

 

Members of the media are welcome to attend.

March 5, 2013
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Town Hall Meeting for Sandy Survivors

Senator Golden

is hosting a

Town Hall meeting

Thursday, March 7, 2013

at 7pm

at Ancient Order of Hibernians

2750 Gerritsen Avenue

The NYC Tax Commission will advise on reassessments of property taxes.

There will be a speaker on Advisory Base Flood Elevation maps from FEMA.

Other agencies invited include FEMA, SBA, NFIP, Department of Financial Services, Department of Buildings and Department of Health and the NYS Association of Professional Land Surveyors.

Call 718-238-6044 for more information.

 

March 7, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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SENATOR GOLDEN: IN WAKE OF WEEKEND BROOKLYN HIT AND RUN HORROR, ASSEMBLY MUST ACT TO INCREASE PENALTIES

Brooklyn – In the wake of this weekend’s hit and run horror that killed Nachman and Raizy Glauber, and baby, that has devastated the Williamsburg community, State Senator Martin J. Golden (R-C-I, Brooklyn) today is calling on the State Assembly to pass his legislation, S. 2503, that increases penalties for such offenses. Senator Golden is calling on the Assembly to stop putting the brakes on life saving legislation and urging a vote as soon as possible.

 

March 4, 2013
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SENATOR GOLDEN INVITES FAMILIES TO TAKE PART IN HIS ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNTS

Brooklyn- State Senator Marty Golden (R-C-I, Brooklyn), today is announcing plans to host two Easter Egg Hunts this month for the children and families of his district.

 

The first Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, March 23, 2013, will start at Noon in Marine Park, Fillmore Avenue and Madison Place. On Saturday,

March 30, 2013, an Easter Egg Hunt has been planned for Shore Road Park, at 79th Street and Shore Road, to begin at 2:00 p.m.

 

The Easter Egg hunt events include games, music, activities and prizes for the children.

 

March 1, 2013
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Kingsborough Continuing Education Open House

March 12, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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SENATOR GOLDEN NAMED CHAIR OF SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, INCUBATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

State Senator Martin Golden (R-C-I, Brooklyn) has been named Chair of the newly formed New York State Senate Select Committee on Science, Technology, Incubation, and Entrepreneurship. The 11-member committee will focus on expanding the state’s entrepreneurial culture, by creating economic opportunities for State residents through incubators and economic development programs.

 

The Chairmanship was awarded to Senator Golden in recognition of his influential efforts to create a Bio-Bat at the Brooklyn Army Terminal, and for his interest and understanding of science, technological, and economic development issues facing New York State.

 

March 1, 2013
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