Craig Johnson

Welcome Friends!

Hello and Welcome to My Web site

This space is to keep the public informed of what I'm doing as your State Senator, as well as what I believe needs to be done to put New York State back on the right track.

In the few years I have been your representative, I've strived to be an independent voice that has worked hard to help Long Island and New York State through this fiscal crisis. Hard decisions had to be made to rescue this state from years of fiscally irresponsible borrow and spend policies.

However, throughout this process I have fought to continue investment in our communities and that our way of life on Long Island is protected.

Much work still needs to be done.

New York State government needs to be streamlined and fundamentally restructured. Costs needs to be contained and tax-hiking unfunded mandates need to be rolled back. Most importantly, our families and seniors need real tax relief.

These are goals that I am committed to seeing through.

But, I need your help and your continued support.

Together, we can face the challenges ahead and make Long Island stronger, safer, and more affordable.

Thank you. I look forward to seeing you on the campaign trail.

Sincerely,

Craig Johnson
State Senator, 7th District

Recent News

Protecting The Trees In Port Washington

Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Port Washington Patch

By Adina Genn

Monfort Plaza Shopping Center on Port Washington Blvd. is seemingly barren after the sudden tree removal on July 12 that took the community by surprise. To many, it's still a sore subject. Just ask Sen. Craig Johnson (D-Port Washington).

"I'm one of those residents with a very raw feeling about those trees," Johnson said, adding that since his family moved here in 1976, he's watched the trees mature.

Statement by Senator Craig M. Johnson, (D-Nassau):

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

“The State Senate twice passed a cap to reign in skyrocketing property taxes, only to have our proposals blocked from a vote in the Assembly. Property taxpayers on Long Island and across New York State are screaming for property tax relief and Andrew Cuomo has listened, joined me and like-minded individuals, and made the passage of a tax cap central to his agenda for the future of this state. I regret that prior commitments and a family illness made it so I couldn't attend today's very important event.

New Protections for the Disabled Signed into Law

Friday, July 23, 2010
Sen. Craig Johnson's sponsored legislation is signed into law and protects residents against discrimination.
Port Washington Patch

Legislation sponsored by Senator Craig M. Johnson (D-Nassau) that will protect disabled New York state residents from discrimination was signed into law last week.

"This state, and Port Washington in particular, has a rich history of defending the civil rights of its residents," Senator Johnson said. "We are the home to the Helen Keller National Center and have been at the forefront of promoting equality and fairness for all out our residents. I am proud to have helped enact a law that follows this tradition and ensures that we protect those who may not be able to protect themselves."

Senator Johnson: Colonial Road Bridge to Be Replaced

Sunday, July 11, 2010
Great Neck News

The Colonial Road Bridge in Thomaston will undergo a $10 million replacement under the recently enacted MTA 2010-2014 Capital Plan, Senator Craig M. Johnson, (D-Nassau), announced.

“This bridge was built in 1897 and is in a total state of disrepair,” Senator Johnson said. “Colonial Road bridge was simply not designed to handle the amount of traffic that currently uses it.”

Colonial Road Bridge in Thomaston.

Senate Passes Bill to Mandate Life Without Parole for Child Killers

Friday, July 9, 2010
Senator Johnson's Bill to Disqualify Terror Companies From Obtaining State Contracts Also Passes
Port Washington News

Senate Passes Bill to Mandate Life Without Parole for Child Killers

The Senate Democratic Majority recently passed critical legislation that would have those responsible for the intentional death of a child subject to the strictest possible punishment under the law, Senator Craig M. Johnson, (D-Nassau), announced.

The Child Protection Act of 2010 (S7705) establishes the class A-I felony of aggravated murder of a child. The penalty for this crime would be life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Aggravated Murder of a Child includes:

Dignitaries Recognize Manhasset High School Crew Team

Friday, June 25, 2010
Manhasset Press

The Manhasset High School Crew Team held its Spring Awards dinner on June 6 at the Strathmore Vanderbilt Country Club. The team was very honored to have two distinguished guests attend the dinner to recognize its accomplishments this season-State Senator Craig Johnson and Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jon Kaiman.

In addition to the awards presented by the team’s coaches, Senator Craig Johnson presented The New York State Scholastic Rowing Association’s (NYSSRA) Scholar/Athlete Team Awards.

State Senate OKs anti-bullying law

Thursday, June 24, 2010
Newsday

By JAMES T. MADORE james.madore@newsday.com

ALBANY - The State Senate has given final passage to a bill requiring public schools to combat bullying through increased awareness among students and teachers.

The bill, adopted 58-3 late Tuesday, requires school districts to include bullying in anti-discrimination policies and student codes of conduct, if they haven't already done so. It defines what bullying is and the groups commonly affected.

The measure calls for teacher and staff training. Bullying also would be included in tolerance initiatives.

Statement from Senator Craig Johnson on Andrew Cuomo's Embrace of his Tax Cap Proposal

Friday, June 18, 2010

“Great minds think alike. Andrew Cuomo’s embrace of my call to include a tax cap in the next budget extender is even more evidence that he is just what this state needs at this very critical time.”

“I once again call on Governor Paterson to heed our call and secure a legacy as a friend to property taxpayers on Long Island and across New York state.”

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The Flotilla Incident

Friday, June 11, 2010
From the Desk of Senator Craig M. Johnson
Great Neck Record

“In the aftermath of the Flotilla Incident, I strongly support Israel’s right to defend itself, and the right of Israel’s naval commandos, who were executing a legal mission, to defend themselves and the people of Israel.

“I am deeply saddened by the loss of life and, while it is regrettable, I am troubled by those who assaulted the Israeli troops and made the use of violence by Israel necessary.

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