Senator Sanders Meets With the Commanding General of Fort Drum

James Sanders Jr.

March 19, 2015

Senator Sanders, a Marine Corp veteran, meets with Major General Stephen J. Townsend, Commanding General at Fort Drum to discuss strategy and tactics concerning Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan as well as the letter sent by 47 senators to the government of Iran. Senator Sanders sits on the Senate Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security & Military Affairs.

Sanders Announces Handicapped Accessibility Renovations to Baisley Park Community Library

August 9, 2016

Senator Sanders joins Kelvin Watson, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Queens Library, and Kevin Livingston of 100 Suits For 100 Men, in announcing new handicapped accessible features which will allow even more residents to take advantage of the library's many services and programs.

Sanders, Richards, Welcome New Cardozo Playground to Far Rockaway

August 5, 2016

Cutting the ribbon at the ceremony were (from left) Dorothy Lewandowski, Queens Parks Commissioner, State Senator James Sanders Jr., Mitchell J. Silver, Commissioner for the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, Council Member Donovan Richards and Bryan McGinn of the School Construction Authority.

Nearly 800 Attend Sanders' Job Fair at Rochdale Village Seeking Employment

August 5, 2016

Senator Sanders greeted attendees and offered words of encouragement as they sought employment opportunities at his job fair at Rochdale Village.

Dozens of Residents Attend Free OSHA Training Co-Hosted by Sanders in Jamaica

July 26, 2016

Attendees were eager to get their OSHA 10 card and begin exploring new employment opportunities in the construction field.