Students from Hillside Grade School in New Hyde Park recently helped Senator Jack M. Martins (R-7th Senate District) bring some extra holiday cheer to children in need. 

     The students collected toys for Senator Martins’ annual holiday toy drive to benefit children in Winthrop-University Hospital. Senator Martins visited the school to pick-up the toys and personally thank the students for their efforts.

     “Every toy collected by the Hillside students will bring smiles to the faces of families who are going through tough times. They did a wonderful job, and it’s great to see them working so hard to help other children,” said Senator Martins.

     Senator Martins is pictured with teacher Maureen Cullen, staff members Maria Jones and Theresa Southern, and students Dominick Giannetto, Pia Alana, Michaela Cooney, and Joe Polito at Hillside Grade School.