Senator Brooks meets with Freeport residents, kicks off first community “Listening Tour”

(Freeport, NY)- Senator John E. Brooks (SD-8) met with Freeport residents at the Freeport Memorial Library to kick off his first of a series of “Listening Tours.” The purpose of the listening tours are for Sen. Brooks’ to hear his constituent’s ideas, concerns and to answer any questions they may have.
 
“It is critical that I hear the concerns people have in the community. What they have to say will help me to create my legislative goals and set an agenda on how to better serve the community. I made a promise to cut property taxes, fund education, and end corruption in government, and I am working towards that goal. I am excited to continue the listening tour in other communities in my district. Only together, can we make real changes and better each and every neighborhood on Long Island,” stated Senator Brooks.
 
Gil Quiniones, President and CEO of the New York Power Authority (NYPA) was also present to discuss the Governor's 2017-2018 budget proposal for New York State.
 
Upcoming dates for Sen. Brooks’ listening tour:

Thursday, February 2, 2017, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793
 
Wednesday, February 15, 2017, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Lindenhurst Memorial Library, 1 Lee Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757
 
Saturday, February 18, 2017, 10:30am-12:00pm
Massapequa Public Library, Bar Harbour Building, 40 Harbor Lane, Massapequa, NY 11762
 
Thursday, March 9, 2017, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Roosevelt Public Library, 27 W Fulton Ave, Roosevelt, NY 11575

Saturday, March 11, 2017, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Merrick Library, 2779 S. Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566

Sunday, March 12, 2017, 2:00pm -4:00pm                   
Amityville Public Library, 19 John St, Amityville, NY 11701

Saturday, April 8, 2017, 10:00am-12:00pm
Bellmore Memorial Library, 1228 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore, NY 11710