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Bridgeport Delegation Submits Request to Attorney General William Tong to Investigate Predatory Lending at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit

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Bridgeport Delegation Submits Request to Attorney General William Tong to Investigate Predatory Lending at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit

The Bridgeport Delegation including state Senators Marilyn Moore and Dennis Bradley, Representatives Andre Baker, Jr., Antonio Felipe, Jack Hennessy, Christopher Rosario, Steve Stafstrom, and Charlie Stallworth wrote a letter to Attorney General William Tong asking him to investigate predatory lending that took place at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. The Bridgeport Delegation believe this unfair and abusive practice contributed to the church’s foreclosure on Saturday.

The members of this Church are now left without a place of worship. The church has become victim to the deception placed in the predatory lending. The Bridgeport Delegation are working together to ensure the process was lawful and did not contribute to the foreclosure of properties associated to the lending.

The letter sent to Attorney William Tong is below:

September 23, 2021

William Tong

Attorney General

State of Connecticut

Dear Attorney General Tong,

This week Pastor Kenneth Moales, Jr. reached out asking for assistance with a crisis regarding the Prayer Tabernacle Church of God and Cathedral of the Holy Spirit located in Bridgeport at 729 Union Avenue. Pastor Moales indicated the church and related properties were under siege from what he is describing as a predatory lender. The dilemma has been ongoing for several years and the properties are now in foreclosure. As background the church has been a beacon of light in Bridgeport and this week is celebrating its 52nd year anniversary. It’s founder, the late Bishop Kenneth Moales, Sr. was a well- respected, nationally known leader both in the secular and faith communities.

The members of the Bridgeport delegation are requesting your office to investigate the practices that took place over several years with the lender that contributed to the foreclosure. According to documents the lender was not authorized to do business in the State of Connecticut and several other churches in multiple states have experienced similar problems with the lender. We are not expecting your office to intervene on the foreclosure; however, many of the instances that were shared during a press conference and virtual meeting with members of the delegation, Mayor Ganim, City Council members, and other clergy suggest that they should be investigated.

Attached is a press release authored by Pastor Moales and he has also provided additional documentation regarding transactions with the lender.

At the request of Pastor Moales I am taking the lead and have the support of members of the delegation in making this request. Please respond to Senator Marilyn Moore for more information and a response.

Sincerely,

Senator Marilyn Moore

Senator Dennis Bradley

Rep. Andre Baker, Jr.

Rep. Antonio Felipe

Rep. Jack Hennessy

Rep. Christopher Rosario

Rep. Steve Stafstrom

Rep. Charlie Stallworth

Labor Leaders Call for Department of Labor to Take Action on Unemployment Overpayment Issue, Help Those Still Struggling

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Labor Leaders Call for Department of Labor to Take Action on Unemployment Overpayment Issue, Help Those Still Struggling

HARTFORD – Today, leaders of the legislature’s Labor and Public Employees Committee – including Senate Chair State Senator Julie Kushner (D-Danbury), House Chair State Representative Robyn Porter (D-Hamden/New Haven), Senate Vice Chair State Senator Jorge Cabrera (D-Ansonia) and Committee Member State Representative Anne Hughes (D-Easton/Redding/Weston) – joined together at the State Capitol to call on the Connecticut Department of Labor to take action on the continuing problem of unemployment compensation overpayments made during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Labor Department reports it has corrected more than 100,000 claims made that it considers fraudulent – but many people left jobless during the apex of the pandemic and who received crucial funds from the Department, who needed the funds they received, are being asked to pay back money they do not have.

“So many people suffered during the pandemic, particularly at the beginning when businesses, schools and daycares closed down, and working families were left without any options to pay their bills. They didn’t have a job to go to, and if they did, they had no one to take care of their kids. It was a tragic situation, and no one was at fault. This pandemic created havoc and so many people and working families suffered in ways that are unimaginable,” said Sen. Kushner. “What concerns me is we’re at a moment where notices of overpayment of unemployment is overwhelming for people, particularly people who haven’t even gone back to work. We’re calling on the state, the Department of Labor, the administration, the legislature – we need to do something quickly to reassure people that we’re going to be there for them through yet another crisis. We want to make sure individuals know that there are options if they receive an overpayment claim. They can appeal or apply for waivers and for forgiveness. We need to make sure everyone knows the state has been stepping up – and this is another moment where we need to step up.”

“I want to be totally clear – there are cases of fraud,” Sen. Kushner continued. “The Department of Labor has uncovered more than 100,000 cases of fraud. We have no mercy for those folks. For them, we should fully enforce penalties. But we’re not talking about fraudulent cases. We’re talking about poor, hardworking people who are trying to get by during a crisis. They are the people we need to stand with.”

“This is an awful issue. I’m appalled that we are talking about repayment of UI overpayments as we continue to fight through a persisting pandemic,” said Rep. Porter. “I want everyone to know that we are working on the issue, however there are many details that we do not have knowledge of yet and we know the devil is in the details. With that being said, I do not want to act in haste, as haste makes waste. However, what I do want to do is respond expeditiously as we work collectively to gain information that will enable us to make the right decisions based on viable options. There are federal and state laws that must be considered. That is why being well-informed in this complex and intersectional issue continues to be a big concern. At the end of the day, I want our constituents to know that they are not in this alone and that my colleagues and I are working to ensure that the claimants who legitimately received benefits will be relieved of the burden to repay any overpayments they may have received, while those who acted fraudulently will be held to the full extent of the law. I’ll end with this, I am encouraged that Speaker Ritter has said that he is in full support of our efforts and that we have the resources to make it happen. Now, it’s a matter of figuring out how we get there while being legally compliant.”

“This is a one in a century pandemic that has upended the lives of many of my constituents,” said Sen. Cabrera. “The economic impact on their lives and families still lingers. As we continue to manage the unknown and get back on our feet we must not add to the pain and suffering of so many citizens who still need support and help. I am hopeful we can find a solution that does not do further harm to our constituents and their families.”

“We heard from hundreds of desperate and frustrated constituents who filed for unemployment, heard nothing about the status of their claims for months, and struggled to survive without an income, paycheck, or unemployment insurance,” said Rep. Hughes. “When a check finally did arrive it was put to immediate use to survive. If these economically distressed workers received an overpayment, or partial overpayment because of miscalculation or glitches in the cumbersome filing process, it is on us as a state to immediately reduce this distress, and streamline our process to forgive or waive these obligations. Our understaffed and antiquated computer system made errors in the calculation and processing of claims. We must adequately resource our Department of Labor and support sufficient resources and expertise to investigate fraud, where those claims are warranted.”

Recent media reports have indicated that among many legitimate cases of fraud in the unemployment system, a significant number of people receiving unemployment overpayment claims asking for restitution to the state were out of work during the early days of the pandemic and face serious financial pain if forced to pay back the large sums owed to them. Labor leaders, aware that the circumstances of the pandemic were unique and that these individuals are not at fault for losing work accordingly, are seeking ways for them to receive relief without suffering more financial harm.

Looney, Duff Statement on Republican Anti-Vaxxer Hearing at the Capitol

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Looney, Duff Statement on Republican Anti-Vaxxer Hearing at the Capitol

HARTFORD – Senate President Martin M. Looney (D-New Haven) and Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) released the following statement in response to the Republican hearing of anti-vaxxers at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford.

“Today we saw the impact dangerous disinformation is having on the Republican party. We all must ignore the lies around COVID, trust the science, and speak only to the facts. The COVID vaccine is safe, effective, and will save lives. People are needlessly dying for failing to act responsibly. Get vaccinated.”

Looney, Duff Statement on Republican Anti-Vaxxer Hearing at the Capitol

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Looney, Duff Statement on Republican Anti-Vaxxer Hearing at the Capitol

HARTFORD – Senate President Martin M. Looney (D-New Haven) and Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) released the following statement in response to the Republican hearing of anti-vaxxers at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford.

“Today we saw the impact dangerous disinformation is having on the Republican party. We all must ignore the lies around COVID, trust the science, and speak only to the facts. The COVID vaccine is safe, effective, and will save lives. People are needlessly dying for failing to act responsibly. Get vaccinated.”

Sen. Hartley and Rep. Reyes Holding Community Conversation with Waterbury Residents

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Sen. Hartley and Rep. Reyes Holding Community Conversation with Waterbury Residents

State Senator Joan Hartley and State Representative Geraldo Reyes Jr., members of the Waterbury legislative delegation, will be holding a community conversation with residents this Saturday, September 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at 142 Bank Street in Waterbury. Masks and social distancing will be required.

Attendees will hear a recap on the 2021 legislative session. Also, people participating in the event will have the chance to ask questions regarding state and local topics of concern to them.

“Despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, the Commerce Committee and the Connecticut General Assembly had an incredibly productive legislation session. Together, we approved legislation that will assist manufacturers and small businesses, support first responders, and provide funding to improve the Waterbury Branch Line,” said Sen. Hartley. “I look forward to talking with constituents and answering their questions on issues important to their families.”

Sen. Hartley serves as co-chair of both the Commerce Committee and Manufacturing Caucus, along with sitting on the Appropriations Committee as vice-chair.

Rep. Reyes said, “Over the past year-and-a-half our community has relied on communication with leaders like Sen. Hartley and myself, to advocate for their needs in the General Assembly. As we continue to navigate through the ongoing pandemic and it’s variant challenges, I look forward to offering a space for families to voice concerns, ask questions and express their needs.”

Rep. Reyes is a member of several committees including appropriations, transportation, and environment. Also, he serves as chair of the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus.

Constituents with questions regarding the community conversation can email Joan.Hartley@cga.ct.gov and Kim.Taylor@cga.ct.gov.

Senator Needleman Scores 100% on CBIA Scorecard for 2021 Legislative Session

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Senator Needleman Scores 100% on CBIA Scorecard for 2021 Legislative Session

Today, State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex) proudly announced he scored a perfect 100% on the Connecticut Business and Industry Association, or CBIA, 2021 legislative scorecards reflecting key decisions on important bills proposed and voted on during the most recent legislative session running from January to June 2021. The scorecard in question centered on nine key pieces of legislation considered by lawmakers during the session; of the seven bills Sen. Needleman had a chance to vote on, he voted in line with what the CBIA reported would benefit job growth and the state’s post-pandemic recovery.

“We all know that Connecticut needs to rebuild a strong economy strong in the wake of the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and that our state needs to support the needs of workers and businesses alike,” said Sen. Needleman. “We cannot have a healthy economy without businesses that can grow and succeed, nor can we have a healthy economy where workers are underpaid and underappreciated. I’m proud to be recognized for my support of state businesses and workers as I strive to balance my work in the Senate to meet the needs of both groups.”

The CBIA 2021 scorecard took nine topics into account with positions variously supported or opposed by the group. Legislators were awarded passing grades for supporting measures including changes to the state’s public-private partnership statute, which will expand the capabilities of businesses working with the state to address key infrastructure needs; reforms to unemployment compensation to modernize and update the system; and improving cybersecurity standards in businesses including adopting nationally recognized standards. They were also graded based on support or opposition of bills changing labor standards in the state. Three of the nine bills on the scorecard were never taken up by the House or Senate and four did not pass both chambers, meaning they were not signed into law.

In addition to his role as State Senator, Sen. Needleman is also the founder and CEO of Tower Laboratories, Inc., which is based in Centerbrook and employs hundreds in Connecticut and Michigan.

Sen. Osten, Eastern CT Legislators Tour Local Businesses in Advance of the 2022 Session

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Sen. Osten, Eastern CT Legislators Tour Local Businesses in Advance of the 2022 Session

State Senator Cathy Osten (D-Sprague) and a 19-member bipartisan group of state legislators from Southeastern Connecticut are in the midst of a multi-week tour of large, regional employers to find out what they need from state government in the legislative session that begins in February 2022.

So far, legislators have toured the Coast Guard Academy and the Naval Submarine Base New London. Members of the group are slated to visit Electric Boat and Pfizer in Groton, the Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes, and the Millstone Power Station in Waterford.

“These are all highly valued employers in eastern Connecticut who have a large economic impact in the region. The short session that begins in 2022 is an opportunity for us, on a bipartisan basis, to introduce whatever legislation is needed to improve their business operations, to fund improvements they’re looking to make, and to address any hiring needs,” Sen. Osten said. “We’re not in session, but we’re still working for our constituents. It’s part of the ongoing partnership that is state government and our local employers and their employees.”

The Southeastern delegation tour is reminiscent of Sen. Osten’s successful 2018 legislative effort to grow Electric Boat’s workforce in Connecticut by nearly 1,900 people and have the company spend more than $800 million in the state by investing tens of millions of dollars in state aid for EB infrastructure improvements, job training, and dredging – much the same way Connecticut has supported Sikorsky in Stratford and UTC in East Hartford.

The Coast Guard Academy employs more than 500 permanent staff in the region and enrolls more than 1,000 cadets. Coast Guard Academy needs include an addition to the waterfront with its maritime center of excellence, a renovated library complex, new classrooms with upgraded laboratory space, and a storage facility for historical documents (i.e. one of the original pamphlets written by Alexander Hamilton that established the Coast Guard).

The Naval Submarine Base is home to 21,000 personnel, including civilian workers and sailors and their families. During their tour, legislators were told of the need for barracks renovations, powerplant upgrades, a new emergency management facility and enhanced physical security measures.

“As much as Stamford and Bridgeport and New Haven have their business needs, and the Hartford region has its business needs, Southeastern Connecticut has its own thriving business infrastructure that also needs the attention and investment that only state-level government can muster. So, we’re doing our due diligence to listen and bring that message back to Hartford in February,” Sen. Osten said.

Senator Lesser Releases Statement on Insurance Department Approval of Rate Increases

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Senator Lesser Releases Statement on Insurance Department Approval of Rate Increases

Today, state Senator Matt Lesser (D-Middletown) is releasing a statement following the announcement of Connecticut’s Insurance Department’s approval of rate increases.

“I’m disappointed that once again, Connecticut’s small businesses are seeing major rate increases as the market continues to fail them,” said Sen. Lesser. “Today’s rate increases will hurt our economy, affecting entrepreneurship and economic growth. And rate increases year after year are exactly why we fought so hard to give Connecticut’s small businesses a Public Option, despite the overwhelming opposition of special interests.”

“If there’s a silver lining, it’s that health insurance has recently become much more affordable for families purchasing individual coverage through AccesssHealthCT,” said Sen. Lesser. “The combination of expanded Medicaid, the American Rescue Plan and our new CoveredConnecticut program is making a real difference for families across the state who are seeing much lower premiums and deductibles.”

Senate Democrats Issue Open Letter to State, Local Officials, Recommending They Report Anti-Vaccine, Anti-Mask Harassment, Threats to Police

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Senate Democrats Issue Open Letter to State, Local Officials, Recommending They Report Anti-Vaccine, Anti-Mask Harassment, Threats to Police

Today, a coalition of 20 Senate Democrats, led by Senate President Martin M. Looney (D-New Haven), Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) and State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex)), issued an open letter to all elected and appointed state and local officials, who are increasingly made the target of vitriol and harassment by individuals protesting COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine mandates, mask requirements and similar adjustments to everyday made necessary by the pandemic. As these individuals are met with “anger, irrationality and abuse which we fear will soon escalate into physical assaults and violence,” as the letter says, the Senators recommended officials report any and all harassment, threats, intimidation and violence to local police. The open letter was printed in Hearst newspaper editorial sections; please click here to read the Hearst publication.

This open letter comes as incidents in Connecticut and nationwide continue to be disrupted by protestors increasingly angry and aggressive about their beliefs. While everyone has the right to protest, recent incidents include Board of Education meetings and public events shut down due to disruptive, rude and unbecoming behavior in Connecticut, while even worse offenses have been committed in other states. Teachers in Texas and California have been assaulted and even hospitalized over mask rules and members of education boards in various states reported direct threats to their safety. Public officials are increasing the sizes of their security details, threatening social media posts have been investigated by police and the escalation of rhetoric and actions may further continue if unchecked, the Senators said.

The full text of the letter is reprinted in full below.

Today, we are issuing a call to action to all elected and appointed state and local officials to take a stand against the confrontational tactics of the anti-vaxxers, anti-maskers and COVID-19 deniers who are increasingly infecting our public meetings, our public discourse and our public life with an anger, irrationality and abuse which we fear will soon escalate into physical assaults and violence against elected and appointed public officials.

We have already seen evidence of such an escalation across America and right here in Connecticut.

It was less than a year ago when 13 militia members, angry with Michigan Governor Gretchen Witmer for her COVID-19 restrictions, plotted to kidnap and then ‘try’ her in the woods of Wisconsin. More recently, since Hawaii announced its vaccine or weekly test mandate, antivaxxers gathered nightly outside the home of Lt. Gov. Josh Green to yell into bullhorns and shine strobe lights into his windows; others distributed flyers attacking him as a “Jew.” Teachers in Texas and California have been assaulted. Board of Education members across America have received death threats, followed out of school buildings and told “We know who you are. You can leave freely, but we will find you.” A Missouri hospital administrator was cornered in a parking garage by a person accusing him of “crimes against humanity.” Free masks handed out at public meetings have been set ablaze by anti-maskers.

Here in Connecticut, we’ve seen Gov. Lamont’s press conference on school health issues interrupted and shut down by anti-maskers who equated Connecticut with Nazi Germany and who followed the governor out to his vehicle, with one parent extending his middle finger to him. Police have been called to contentious public meetings. Some public officials are increasing the size of their security detail. Social media posts referencing legislators have been investigated by the police. One school board meeting was interrupted by protestors shouting through bullhorns, while others have been shut down by anti-mask protestors. A Black Lives Matter supporter was spit on by an anti-vaxxer at a rally at the State Capitol. In May, someone for some reason drove 20 miles from Southington to Hartford to fire six shots at the State Capitol. The lieutenant governor was recently accosted by a man flying vile flags on his pickup truck at a veterans’ event in Norwich.

Protestors in Connecticut are angry and on the edge, and they are getting angrier. In some instances, their words and actions have been praised by certain politicians. This needs to stop. It is only a matter of time until a small, angry group of individuals or one particularly disturbed person who is egged on with disinformation and partisan hubris escalates from spitting and hand gestures and screams of Nazism and criminal behavior to something much more dangerous. The time to prevent any future tragedy is now.

Like our U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s “See Something, Say Something” campaign, we are urging state and local elected and appointed officials to report all instances of harassment, threats, intimidation and violence to local police right away for their investigation and disposition. Be it an intimidating social media post, a threatening letter or phone call, a personal confrontation, a sign at a protest threatening retribution, an interrupted public meeting, or something else that your gut tells you is just not right, please report it right away to the proper authorities. Harassment and intimidation in the course of your public duties are not “part of the job”; they are potential crimes that should be reported to police.

Now is the time to take a stand against harassment and intimidation before it escalates into physical violence, injury, and perhaps death.

Sincerely,

Senate President Martin M. Looney

Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff

State Senator Norm Needleman

State Senator Will Haskell

State Senator Rick Lopes

State Senator Marilyn Moore

State Senator Christine Cohen

State Senator Patricia Billie Miller

State Senator Saud Anwar

State Senator Julie Kushner

State Senator Matt Lesser

State Senator Steve Cassano

State Senator Derek Slap

State Senator Doug McCrory

State Senator John Fonfara

State Senator Gary Winfield

State Senator Mary Abrams

State Senator James Maroney

State Senator Jorge Cabrera

State Senator Joan Hartley

Senate Democrats Issue Open Letter to State, Local Officials, Recommending They Report Anti-Vaccine, Anti-Mask Harassment, Threats to Police

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Senate Democrats Issue Open Letter to State, Local Officials, Recommending They Report Anti-Vaccine, Anti-Mask Harassment, Threats to Police

Today, a coalition of 20 Senate Democrats, led by Senate President Martin M. Looney (D-New Haven), Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) and State Senator Norm Needleman (D-Essex)), issued an open letter to all elected and appointed state and local officials, who are increasingly made the target of vitriol and harassment by individuals protesting COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine mandates, mask requirements and similar adjustments to everyday made necessary by the pandemic. As these individuals are met with “anger, irrationality and abuse which we fear will soon escalate into physical assaults and violence,” as the letter says, the Senators recommended officials report any and all harassment, threats, intimidation and violence to local police. The open letter was printed in Hearst newspaper editorial sections; please click here to read the Hearst publication.

This open letter comes as incidents in Connecticut and nationwide continue to be disrupted by protestors increasingly angry and aggressive about their beliefs. While everyone has the right to protest, recent incidents include Board of Education meetings and public events shut down due to disruptive, rude and unbecoming behavior in Connecticut, while even worse offenses have been committed in other states. Teachers in Texas and California have been assaulted and even hospitalized over mask rules and members of education boards in various states reported direct threats to their safety. Public officials are increasing the sizes of their security details, threatening social media posts have been investigated by police and the escalation of rhetoric and actions may further continue if unchecked, the Senators said.

The full text of the letter is reprinted in full below.

Today, we are issuing a call to action to all elected and appointed state and local officials to take a stand against the confrontational tactics of the anti-vaxxers, anti-maskers and COVID-19 deniers who are increasingly infecting our public meetings, our public discourse and our public life with an anger, irrationality and abuse which we fear will soon escalate into physical assaults and violence against elected and appointed public officials.

We have already seen evidence of such an escalation across America and right here in Connecticut.

It was less than a year ago when 13 militia members, angry with Michigan Governor Gretchen Witmer for her COVID-19 restrictions, plotted to kidnap and then ‘try’ her in the woods of Wisconsin. More recently, since Hawaii announced its vaccine or weekly test mandate, antivaxxers gathered nightly outside the home of Lt. Gov. Josh Green to yell into bullhorns and shine strobe lights into his windows; others distributed flyers attacking him as a “Jew.” Teachers in Texas and California have been assaulted. Board of Education members across America have received death threats, followed out of school buildings and told “We know who you are. You can leave freely, but we will find you.” A Missouri hospital administrator was cornered in a parking garage by a person accusing him of “crimes against humanity.” Free masks handed out at public meetings have been set ablaze by anti-maskers.

Here in Connecticut, we’ve seen Gov. Lamont’s press conference on school health issues interrupted and shut down by anti-maskers who equated Connecticut with Nazi Germany and who followed the governor out to his vehicle, with one parent extending his middle finger to him. Police have been called to contentious public meetings. Some public officials are increasing the size of their security detail. Social media posts referencing legislators have been investigated by the police. One school board meeting was interrupted by protestors shouting through bullhorns, while others have been shut down by anti-mask protestors. A Black Lives Matter supporter was spit on by an anti-vaxxer at a rally at the State Capitol. In May, someone for some reason drove 20 miles from Southington to Hartford to fire six shots at the State Capitol. The lieutenant governor was recently accosted by a man flying vile flags on his pickup truck at a veterans’ event in Norwich.

Protestors in Connecticut are angry and on the edge, and they are getting angrier. In some instances, their words and actions have been praised by certain politicians. This needs to stop. It is only a matter of time until a small, angry group of individuals or one particularly disturbed person who is egged on with disinformation and partisan hubris escalates from spitting and hand gestures and screams of Nazism and criminal behavior to something much more dangerous. The time to prevent any future tragedy is now.

Like our U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s “See Something, Say Something” campaign, we are urging state and local elected and appointed officials to report all instances of harassment, threats, intimidation and violence to local police right away for their investigation and disposition. Be it an intimidating social media post, a threatening letter or phone call, a personal confrontation, a sign at a protest threatening retribution, an interrupted public meeting, or something else that your gut tells you is just not right, please report it right away to the proper authorities. Harassment and intimidation in the course of your public duties are not “part of the job”; they are potential crimes that should be reported to police.

Now is the time to take a stand against harassment and intimidation before it escalates into physical violence, injury, and perhaps death.

Sincerely,

Senate President Martin M. Looney

Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff

State Senator Norm Needleman

State Senator Will Haskell

State Senator Rick Lopes

State Senator Marilyn Moore

State Senator Christine Cohen

State Senator Patricia Billie Miller

State Senator Saud Anwar

State Senator Julie Kushner

State Senator Matt Lesser

State Senator Steve Cassano

State Senator Derek Slap

State Senator Doug McCrory

State Senator John Fonfara

State Senator Gary Winfield

State Senator Mary Abrams

State Senator James Maroney

State Senator Jorge Cabrera

State Senator Joan Hartley