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New York veterans face a serious mental health crisis. We need solutions (opinion)

Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Meeting

June 4, 2013

Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Meeting

May 30, 2013

Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Meeting

May 7, 2013

Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Meeting

April 16, 2013

Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Meeting

March 12, 2013

Pols: State Money for Veterans-Support Program Restored

April 19, 2019

Senator Brooks with Suffolk Executive Steve Bellone and State Senator Monica Martinez

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

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.

Committee Chair

Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

(D) District 23

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Ranking Member

Jacob Ashby

(R) District 43

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

(D) District 15

April N.M. Baskin

(D) District 63

Pete Harckham

(D, WF) District 40

James Sanders Jr.

(D) District 10

José M. Serrano

(D, WF) District 29

Daniel G. Stec

(R, C, IP) District 45

Alexis Weik

(R, C) District 8

Senator has new policy idea
Idea is drafted into a Bill
Bill undergoes committee process
Senate and Assembly pass bill
Bill is signed by Governor