Elected: 2012
JAMES SANDERS JR. Democrat District #: 10th SD
Twitter: @JSandersNYC
Committees: Civil Service and Pensions (Ranking Member); Social Services (Ranking Member); Alcoholism and Drug Abuse; Banks; Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business; Labor; Racing, Gaming and Wagering; Science, Technology, Incubation and Entrepreneurship; Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Area represented: Parts of Queens, including Far Rockaway, Rochdale, Jamaica, South Ozone Park, Richmond Hill, Rosedale, Springfield Gardens and Laurelton
Best bill the Legislature passed in 2013? The minimum wage bill was the worst bill in 2013. This bill falls far short in the face of the glaring need of the people of the state of New York. Top priority in 2014? Continuing the rebuilding and restoration of the Rockaway Peninsula in my district, which was badly hit by Superstorm Sandy, and pursing development opportunities throughout Southeast Queens.
Elected: 2004
Twitter: @dianesavino
Committees: Labor (Chair); Banks; Civil Service and Pensions; Consumer Protection; Elections; Finance; Health; Higher Education; Subcommittee on New York City Education; Senate Bi-Partisan Task Force on Hurricane Sandy DIANE J. SAVINO Democrat District #: 23rd SD
Area represented: Parts of Staten Island and Brooklyn
Best bill the Legislature passed in 2013? S4777, which restored the funding cut to OPWDD programs. Top priority in 2014? Passing my medical marijuana legislation. Policy focus? Labor issues, because these are the policies that have the greatest impact on middle class New Yorkers.
Policy focus? Economic development. Elected: 2004
Twitter: @SenatorSerrano
Committees: Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation (Ranking Member); Agriculture; Consumer Protection; Environmental Conservation; Higher Education; Libraries; Science, Technology, Incubation and Entrepreneurship JOSÉ M. SERRANO Democrat District #: 29th SD
Area represented: Parts of the South and West Bronx; parts of Manhattan, including East Harlem, Upper Yorkville, Roosevelt Island, Central Park and the Upper West Side
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Best bill the Legislature passed in 2013? The SAFE Act. Top priority in 2014? Strengthening our education system, providing immigrant youth with the opportunity to fulfill their dreams of going to college, passing all ten points of the Women’s Equality Agenda, banning the unsafe practice of hydrofracking and pushing for good government, including campaign finance reform and enacting a solution to the problematic member item system by passing my bill (S920). Policy focus? Improving and strengthening our cultural sector and parks.
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Elected: 1986
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JAMES L. SEWARD Republican District #: 51st SD
Area represented: All or parts of the following counties: Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Otsego, Schoharie, Tompkins, Ulster
Best bill the Legislature passed in 2013? Building on the Iranian Divestment Act (S5083), enacted in 2012, which I sponsored, that bans insurance companies from investing in Iran or Iranian companies. Recently signed by the governor, this is another blow to a terrorist nation and enhances national security. Top priority in 2014? Across the board tax cuts, meaningful mandate relief and related measures that will improve our state’s ability to compete globally. Policy focus? Insurance. cityandstateny.com
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Committees: Insurance (Chair); Agriculture; Education; Finance; Health; Higher Education; Libraries; Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities; Rules