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

Thank You.

Monday, December 20, 2010

“I congratulate Senator elect- Martins on his victory and wish him the best as the next representative of the 7th State Senate District.”

“I am truly thankful to those who supported me throughout my 10 years of public service in Nassau County and Albany, during this hard fought campaign, and during this lengthy – but vitally important – recount process.”

Why Appeal?

Sunday, December 5, 2010
Statement from Senator Craig M. Johnson

“I'd be the first to congratulate Jack Martins if I was certain that each of the 85,000-plus votes in this race were counted and counted accurately.

The procedures governing these new voting machines are uncharted territory. What happens here could very well govern how all future close elections are decided.

That is why I intend to take my request for a full hand recount to a higher court. I am prepared for any outcome of such a count.

You can't Hev it!

Thursday, October 14, 2010
Law could strip crook pols like Al of pension
NY POST

By CARL CAMPANILE
Last Updated: 6:38 AM, October 9, 2010
Posted: 2:13 AM, October 9, 2010

Former state Comptroller Alan Hevesi's corruption conviction this week could spur passage of a measure that strips the pensions of public officials who abuse their office, lawmakers and watchdogs said yesterday.
"This could be the tipping point," said Blair Horner of the New York Public Interest Research Group.

"Hevesi is a high-profile case that elevates the issue of Albany corruption. It's something that could be on the agenda once the Legislature gets back into session" in January.

WPIX: Senator Blasts 'Sweetheart Deal' for $250,000 MTA Exec

Sunday, September 19, 2010
WPIX

Sen. Craig Johnson (D- Port Washington) calls the Diana Jones Ritter's employment contract "a sweetheart deal."

LI Business News Covers Johnson's Law to Help Businesses Cut Through Red Tape

Thursday, August 26, 2010
Temporary liquor license now law
Long Island Business News

A severe backlog in the liquor license review process has been hindering small businesses from maximizing their profits, due to an inability to sell alcohol. A new pilot program created by Senator Craig Johnson, D-Port Washington, hopes to circumvent the stalled State Liquor Authority process, however.

Johnson's New Liquor Permit Measure Now Law

Thursday, August 26, 2010
Port Washington Patch

New legislation designed to speed up the liquor licensing process would be "a relief" to small business owners.

From the Desk of Sen. Craig M. Johnson: Stopping Public Corruption

Monday, August 23, 2010
Port Washington senator drafted legislation to investigate and prosecute public corruption.
Port Washington Patch

The public is angry and so am I.

Albany has been gripped in a web of investigations, scandals, and, in some cases, outright criminality. This bi-partisan shame has been allowed to fester due to a generations-old bi-partisan compact that ties the hands of those best equipped to root out public corruption.

Not many people know this, but the New York State Office of the Attorney General – despite having ample resources – does not have the power to initiate public corruption cases.

Statement on the County Executive's Police Consolidation Proposal

Sunday, August 8, 2010

I am alarmed by County Executive Mangano's plan to close the Sixth Precinct and outsource police operations that cover Manorhaven and the Great Neck, Roslyn, and Manhasset areas to Woodbury.

I understand the fiscal challenges that face Nassau, but targeting my constituents for a reduction in police presence is just plain wrong, and possibly a threat to public safety.

I also don't think it is appropriate for the county executive to make a change this drastic unilaterally and without public input.

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.

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