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Administrative History

Senator Martin J. Golden, a Republican, was first elected to the Senate in a 1998 special election after serving on the New York City Council (1998-2002). He has chaired the Standing Committee on Aging (2003-2008). He represents the 22nd Senate District, which consists of the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Bay Ridge, Dyker Park, Bensonhurst, Marine Park, Gerritson Beach, and Gravesend and sections of the neighborhoods of Sheepshead Bay, Borough Park, and Midwood. He has chaired the Standing Committee on Aging (2003-2008).