NYS Senator Dean Murray's Crime Victims First Agenda

June 9, 2026

Crime Victims Report

Crime Victims Picture

Over the past year, NYS Senator Dean Murray hosted a number of Crime Victims Roundtables that included crime victims, advocates, service providers, district attorneys, and law enforcement. The report attached is a summary of the findings and changes needed to put crime victims first.

School Bus Safety

September 6, 2023

Keith Caputo receives NYS Senate Commendation Award

August 29, 2023

NYS Senator Dean Murray presents Keith Caputo, Founder of Helping Makes U Happy with the New York State Commendation Award, which recognizes exceptional people who have made a lasting contribution to their community.

September is Dystonia Awareness Month

August 22, 2023

NYS Senator Dean Murray and NYS Assemblyman Joe DeStefano attended the "Long Island Dystonia Zoo Day" at the Holtsville Wildlife and Ecology Center. They joined with Long Island families to promote awareness of Dystonia and to raise funds for the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation. Senator Murray and Assemblyman DeStefano presented resolutions to Linda Tobin Davis, the founder of "Fight for a Cure," to proclaim the month of September 2023 as "Dystonia Awareness Month" in the State of New York.

"Almost Home Animal Rescue and Adoption, Inc." receives the NYS Senate Empire Award

August 14, 2023

(East Patchogue, NY) – A Patchogue animal rescue organization has been recognized by NY State Senator Dean Murray (R,C), for their excellent work with pet rescues and adoptions. Senator Murray presented the New York State Senate Empire Award to Linda Klampfl, the founder of "Almost Home Rescue & Adoption, Inc.," who was joined by members of her staff and several volunteers.