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Senator Montgomery to Chair Senate Committee on Children and Families
As the reigns of leadership passed to New York’s
32-member Senate Democratic Conference during the official start of the 2009 Legislative Session, State Senator Velmanette Montgomery (D-Brooklyn) proudly accepted her assignment as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Children and Families.
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Senator Montgomery Requests Meeting with Governor over Future of Vanderbilt Rail Yards
On January 9, 2009, Senator Montgomery formally requested a meeting with NYS Governor Paterson to discuss the future of the Vanderbilt Rail Yards and to reevaluate the Atlantic Yards proposal.
Senator Montgomery Names Local Artist Danny Simmons to the NYS Council on the Arts
State Senator Velmanette Montgomery (D-Brooklyn) announced the Senate's confirmation of Brooklyn artist Danny Simmons as a member of the NYS Council on the Arts. Senator Montgomery recommended Mr. Simmons for this post.
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Senator Montgomery honoring women labor leaders
Senator Montgomery at the 5th Annual Dr. Woodson Kwanzaa Classic Youth Basketball Tournament
Senator Montgomery with Danny Simmons, newest member of the NYS Council on the Arts
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