State Senator Jack M. Martins
Recent News About State Senator Jack M. Martins
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Senator Martins leads donation drive for back-to-school supplies
Senator Martins is spearheading a donation drive to collect new back-to-school items for local families. The initiative aims to gather essential supplies for students, including backpacks, binders, folders, spiral notebooks, marble notebooks, loose-leaf paper, lunchboxes, pencil cases, pencil sharpeners, erasers, markers, glue sticks, pens, tabbed subject dividers, rulers, index cards, colored pencils, scissors, calculators, highlighters and crayons.
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Veteran Jay Caputo retires after decades-long service
Jay Caputo served in the United States Naval Air Reserve and achieved the rank of Captain. A native of Brooklyn, he enlisted in the Reserve at NAS New York (Floyd Bennett Field) in June 1970 as an Airman recruit. Following recruit training, he was assigned to Air Traffic Controller “A” School, where he graduated second in his class. He returned to NAS New York, where he was assigned to multiple reserve units and advanced to Air Traffic Controller Second Class. He continued to serve in an enlisted status for 12 years.
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Kim Lichtenstein: A portrait of compassionate community engagement in Sands Point
Kim Lichtenstein, a resident of Sands Point, New York, embodies the essence of a community-minded neighbor. Balancing family life, faith, and environmental stewardship with an active role in her community, Ms. Lichtenstein is both a devoted wife and mother to four daughters and an engaged citizen.
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Senator Jack M. Martins emphasizes the importance of supporting motherhood
Senator Jack M. Martins is no stranger to a busy schedule. His days are filled with paperwork, policy discussions, and long legislative sessions at the state house in Albany. When he returns home to Long Island, his time is occupied by addressing constituent issues and attending various community functions and meetings.
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New York Democrats Criticized for Silence on Pro-Hamas Protests at Columbia and College Campuses
Manhattan, NY - Today, Senators Jack Martins, Bill Weber, and Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, all members of the Senate Republican Antisemitism Working Group, joined community supporters in front of Columbia University to call on President Minouche Shafik to testify before a joint meeting of the New York State Senate Higher Education and Government Operations Committees regarding the endangerment of Jewish students on the University’s campus. The Senators also called on their colleagues in the Senate Legislature to demand accountability from Columbia by joining their call for...
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NY Senate Republicans push Democrats on antisemitism bills
Members of the New York State Senate Republican Conference Antisemitism Working Group held a news conference outside Columbia University on Friday, urging their Democratic colleagues to progress with a legislative package aimed at combating antisemitism. The Republicans had unveiled this package over a month ago and are now pressing for its discussion and implementation in the Senate, particularly as there are only 18 working days left of the legislative session.
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Senate Republicans demand Columbia University President Minouche Shafik's action plan
Senate Republicans Call On Democratic Committee Chairs To Demand Answers From Columbia University President Minouche Shafik
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Addressing the need for affordable housing in New York State
Lawmakers and the governor in New York State are acknowledging the lack of affordable housing in the region. In response to this pressing issue, Senate Republicans have put forward a plan that includes implementing eligibility requirements for rent-stabilized apartments. Senator Jack Martins elaborated on this aspect, stating, "When those units come up for renewal, if they are earning more than the area median income, they’re asked to vacate and make room for somebody else."Another critical component of the proposed legislation aims to address squatting. Senator Patricia...
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ANTISEMITISM WORKING GROUP: 2023-2024 REPORT
Mar 26 2024In the months leading up to the October 7th terrorist attacks in Gaza, the Senate Republican Antisemitism Working Group focused on addressing the surge of Jewish hate crimes in New York State. The group aimed to shed light on the escalating anti-Jewish sentiment and hate crimes in a state known for its historical tolerance. "What we knew at that time was already unsettling," remarked a member of the working group.With 263 anti-semitic attacks reported in New York City in 2022, more than double the previous years, the severity of the issue became apparent,...
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Hochul, religious groups push for housing plans that could bypass local zoning laws
Gov. Kathy Hochul and religious leaders are advocating for new housing projects that could circumvent local zoning laws in an effort to address the housing crisis in New York State. Hochul's original housing proposal was met with resistance from local government officials and legislators, who argued that it would override local zoning and disrupt communities.Hochul's revised plan focuses on building 15,000 new housing units statewide on state land, particularly in high-cost areas like Long Island, New York City, and Westchester County. The proposed legislation includes...
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Political disagreements over New York's migrant crisis heat up
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is at the center of a political dispute with Republicans over her proposed budget allocation of $2.4 billion to assist migrants in the state. In a recent budget presentation, Hochul defended her decision to draw $500 million from state reserves for the migrant crisis, stating, “This will help manage the migrant crisis for a total of $2.4 billion.”The proposed budget also includes changes to school funding that have sparked criticism from Republicans. Sen. Jack Martins, a Republican from Long Island, accused the governor of prioritizing the...