| Martin Golden | |
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Member of the New York State Senate
from the 22nd district |
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| Assumed office 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Seymour Lachman |
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| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York |
| Alma mater | St. John's University |
| Occupation | Police officer |
Martin J. Golden is an American politician from Brooklyn, New York, one of the five boroughs of New York City. Currently a member of the New York State Senate, Golden is a former member of the New York City Council.
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Career
Elected to the New York State Senate in 2002 after defeating incumbent Vincent J. Gentile, Golden is currently serving his fourth term in office. A Republican, Golden represents District 22, which comprises Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst, Gerritsen Beach, Borough Park, among other Brooklyn neighborhoods. Prior to the 2002 redistricting, this district included parts of Staten Island. He served as the Chairman of the New York State Senate Committee on Aging,from 2003 until 2009, as well as a member of the Committee on Banks, Codes, Crime Victims, Crime & Corrections, Homeland Security, and Military Affairs.
Personal life
Prior to his election to the State Senate, Golden represented District 43 in the New York City Council from 1998 to 2002, and was once the Vice-Chairman of Community Board Ten.
Golden is a retired member of the New York Police Department, from which he retired in 1983 — after a decade of service — because of a disability incurred while making a narcotics arrest.
In addition to his service in the State Senate, Golden owned the Bay Ridge Manor, a catering hall located in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, which he sold to his brother in 2003.
Golden holds an Associate's Degree from St. John's University.
See also
External links
- Senator Marty Golden Official website.
- New York State Senate: Martin J. Golden
- Dems Tout New Candidate to Rival State Senator
- Golden Challenger Backs Out of Senate Race
- Martin Golden Quotes
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| Preceded by Sal Albanese |
New York City Council, 43rd District 1998–2002 |
Succeeded by Vincent J. Gentile |
| New York State Senate | ||
| Preceded by Seymour Lachman |
New York State Senate, 22nd District 2003–present |
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