Martin J. Golden

Brooklyn – State Senator Martin J. Golden (R-C-I, Brooklyn) today is announcing that he will be hosting his annual Fall town hall meetings and is inviting residents of the community to attend and discuss quality of life and legislative issues.

The first town hall meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at the Salt Marsh Nature Center, located at East 33rd Street and Avenue U. The next day, Wednesday, October 24, 2012, Senator Golden will host another town hall at 7:00 p.m. at Bay Ridge Preparatory School located at 8101 Ridge Boulevard.

Brooklyn – State Senator Mary Golden will host a Cardiac Health and Stroke Prevention Symposium, in conjunction with Maimonides Medical Center, on Monday, October 22, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. at SS Simon and Jude Parish Elementary School Auditorium located at 294 Avenue T (across from the Church).

Speakers include Dr. Razvan Buciuc, Chief of Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology, Dr. Robert Rhee, Chief of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Dr. Greg Ribakove, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery, and Dr. Steven Rudolph, Director of Stroke Medicine.

Brooklyn – State Senator Martin J. Golden (R-C-I, Brooklyn) today visited Fort Hamilton High School and honored senior Joel Acevedo upon his selection for a $2000 scholarship awarded by Unidad Latina. Joel Acevedo, who was nominated by Senator Golden, was one of the 15 college-bound high school seniors recently awarded a scholarship through this program.

Senator Marty Golden stated, “Joel is a distinguished young man who has already proven his commitment to both his community and education. I am confident that he will excel in his future education and I am proud to have nominated him for this scholarship.”

Brooklyn- State Senator Martin J. Golden (R-C-I, Brooklyn) recently announced that eleven finalists have been selected to compete in Brooklyn’s 6th Annual Senior Idol to be held this Saturday, October 13, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at Xaverian High School, 7100 Shore Road, Brooklyn.

Senator Marty Golden stated, “We are just days away from what is now a very popular Brooklyn tradition, Senior Idol. This year, we again have another list of performers who have great talent and will be sure to entertain the crowd. If you are looking for a night of laughter, tears, and true fun right in our neighborhood, don’t miss the show.”

The finalists, who auditioned for the show in September, and the songs they will sing, are as follows:

BROOKLYN, NY – Today, Rep. Michael G. Grimm (R,C-Brooklyn/S.I.) and State Senator Marty Golden (R,C,I - Brooklyn) sent a letter to Community Board 10 Chairwoman Joanne Seminara in support of naming the northeast corner of 5th Avenue and 85th Street “Firefighter Michael G. Behette 9/11 Memorial Way.” Michael Behette was a Dyker Heights resident and firefighter who died last month from a 9/11-related cancer. His family has requested the street naming in his honor, and Rep. Grimm and Senator Golden are lending their full support.

NYPD Community Affairs Bureau has announced that various precincts will be participating this Saturday, September 29th, in the 5th Annual National Prescription Pill Take Back Day. New Yorkers are invited to drop off unused prescription pills/medication at various location and 22 police precincts in our City, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., including locally the 61st Precinct (2575 Coney Island Avenue) and the 68th Precinct (333-65th Street). Also note, that for Sabbath observers, a drug take-back event is scheduled for the 66th Precinct (5822-16th Avenue) tomorrow, Friday, September 28, 2012, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Any questions or for more information, contact my office at (718) 238-6044 or 311

Brooklyn- State Senator Martin J. Golden (R-C, 22nd District) is today announcing that the Metropolitan Transit Authority has scheduled the Metro Card Van to visit his Bay Ridge District Office, located at 7408-5th Avenue, on Monday, October 1, 2012 from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

The Metro Card Bus will enable the local residents to take care of all their Metro Card business at the Metro Card Bus, whether it's applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare Metro Card, buying or refilling a regular Metro Card, or asking a MetroCard-related question. Senator Golden assures residents that they will receive prompt and attentive service.

For more information, please contact Senator Golden’s community office at (718) 238-6044

Brooklyn – In an effort to help protect residents from identity theft, State Senator Martin J. Golden (R-C-I, Brooklyn) is today announcing plans to host a free shredding event on Saturday, October 6, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Senator Golden has made arrangements for a shredding truck to be parked outside his district office located at 7408-5th Avenue and is inviting the community to bring personal documents in which they wish to shred.

Brooklyn- State Senator Marty Golden (R-C-I, Brooklyn) today is announcing that he will host two breast cancer screening events, sponsored by the American Italian Cancer Foundation, this Fall and is encouraging women in the community to call now for an appointment.