Senator Martins Delivers Over 2,000 Holiday Toys to Children in Winthrop Hospital

     Senator Jack M. Martins (R-7th Senate District) today helped bring some extra holiday cheer to children in Winthrop-University Hospital by delivering over 2,000 toys he collected through his annual holiday toy drive.

    “Getting the gift of a new toy always makes children feel good.  For a child in the hospital, it can really brighten their spirits during a tough time.  Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of the community, there will be many little faces with big smiles at Winthrop Hospital,” said Senator Martins.

     Students from eleven local schools, patrons of one local library, and residents from across Senator Martins’ Senate District collected and donated the toys.  The schools and libraries who participated in Senator Martins’ toy drive are:         

     ·    Center Street School (Herricks School District)

     ·    Dutch Broadway Elementary School (Elmont School District)

     ·    Floral Park-Bellerose School (Floral Park-Bellerose School District)

     ·    Fork Lane Elementary School (Hicksville School District)

     ·    Great Neck North Middle School (Great Neck School District)

     ·    Hillside Grade School (New Hyde Park-Garden City Park School District)

     ·    Hillside Public Library (New Hyde Park)

     ·    Manhasset Secondary School (Manhasset School District)

     ·    New Hyde Park Memorial High School (Sewanhaka Central High School District)

     ·    Parkville Elementary School (Great Neck School District)

     ·    Rushmore Avenue School (Carle Place School District)

     ·    Weber Middle School (Port Washington School District)

     "Senator Martins and all of the students who participate in this annual toy drive really help to make a difference in our patients lives. Their generosity touches so many young children throughout the year and on behalf of Winthrop-University Hospital, I would like to express our gratitude once again," said John F. Collins, President & CEO of Winthrop-University Hospital.