I was delighted to see the NYLCV’s (New York League of Conservation Voters) endorsement of Senator Jack Martins for State Senate. I am a resident of Roslyn Estates and recently experienced first-hand the responsiveness and dedication of the Senator on resolving a problem with a contaminated well affecting Roslyn’s water supply. It began with an email I sent directly to the Senator on behalf of our neighborhood coalition CCORE (Concerned Citizens of Roslyn Estates) expressing our concerns with the safety of our water and the proposed remediation of an air stripper to be erected adjacent to a neighbor’s property where children live. I was astounded to receive a phone call within 24 hours directly from the Senator who took the time to listen to all of our concerns and then reached out to state environmental experts to properly assess and correct the water pollution issue. Having dealt with water pollution and safety issues in prior situations in Long Island, he was able to effectively work with Assemblywoman Michele Schimel, our Mayor Jeffrey Schwartzberg and other local officials, to find a remediation effort that met the needs of our community—all within the space of a month. We were greatly satisfied with the immediacy and hard work that the Senator devoted to successfully resolving this problem, staying closely in touch with us throughout the process. Senator Martins proved to us that no issue was too small for him to pay attention to where it involved the environment and water safety. The endorsement from the NYLCV is well-deserved.
— Donna Korren
