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New Gold Star Family Free Tuition Bill Introduced In NY State Senate After Assembly Rejection Backlash

April 16, 2019

Military Funeral with Full Honors

Senator Brooks and Long Island Senate Majority Members Introduce “Gold Star” Bill in Senate

April 15, 2019

Left to Right - Senator Anna Kaplan, Assemblywoman Judith Griffin, Senator John Brooks (podium), Senator Todd Kaminsky, Senator Monica Martinez, Senator Jim Gaughran, Senator Kevin Thomas

State Senate Dems Tout Bill to Aid Dependents of Fallen Vets Pay for College

April 15, 2019

Senator Brooks surrounded by the rest of the Long Island 6

Long Island and State Officials Propose Local Property Tax Exemptions for Active Duty Military Personnel

April 11, 2019

Senator Brooks and Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen answering questions about Senate Bill 2930A.

70 Year Old Vet Walks Across New York

April 9, 2019

Sen Brooks, Sen Boyle and MOA Didi Barrett hosted a Skype session with Frank and students at Bay Shore HS. Providing an opportunity for students to learn about the experience of war from veterans is a valuable lesson. Many are now able to better relate to parents, grandparents, friends and siblings who have suffered from PTSD.