Babylon High School Advanced Placement Government and Government 12R
classes had the chance to take an inside look at the role government
plays on the local and state level during a recent visit with New York
State Senator Phil Boyle.
During the workshop, Senator Boyle spoke about his background, the role
of the senate and the reasons why he chose to get into politics.
“I’ve always wanted to do something to help people, which is why I ran for office,” he said.
The 30-year career politician also described how elected officials are
often best known for few key issues. For Senator Boyle, he noted that
his key issues are working to combat the heroin and opioid problem,
access to forensic resources and animal welfare.
Concluding the program, students had the chance to ask the senator questions about key issues.
“This was a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn about the
government from someone who works on their behalf in the senate,” said
Superintendent of Schools Linda Rozzi. “We were very appreciative of
Senator Boyle visiting our school and donating his time to speak with
our students.”