Endorsed Republican and Conservative

Dean Murray was born just outside of Washington D.C. and currently lives in East Patchogue, NY.

About Dean Murray

In 1985, Dean graduated, with honors, from the Broadcast Institute of Maryland and for the next 10 years, he was involved in all aspects of radio and television news throughout Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New York.

Dean Murray was born just outside Washington, D.C. He graduated with honors from the Broadcast Institute of Maryland. He lives in East Patchogue, New York.

Seeking other opportunities, in 1994, Dean came to Long Island as an Advertising Sales Rep for TCI Cable. In three short years, Dean took the entrepreneurial leap and started his own Advertising Agency – D & S Advertising, Inc. The company published the “Long Island Job Finder” employment newspaper & website, the "Long Island Apartment Finder" magazine & website and the “Long Island Fugitive Finder” magazine & website.

"I'm very excited and thankful for Leader Ortt's confidence in me to serve as the Ranking Minority Member on three separate committees while also serving as a committee member on three other committees. As a small business owner for over 25 years, I'm happy to be able to tap into my years of business experience as I serve as the Ranking Minority Member of the Senate's Commerce, Economic Development & Small Business Committee,” said NYS Senator Murray.

NYS Senator Dean Murray is Officially Sworn-in to Office and Receives Senate Committee Assignments On Opening Day of Session | NYSenate.gov

Dean is a small business owner and founded D & S Advertising, Inc., an advertising agency. He previously worked in radio and television news and as an advertising sales representative for TCI Cable.

Dean was first elected to serve in the NYS Assembly in a special election in February of 2010 and served through 2012. Following a 2 year break, Dean returned to the NYS Assembly in 2015 and served through 2018.

While in the Assembly, Dean led the fight to repeal the MTA payroll tax, eliminate the salt-water fishing license fee, pass the largest middle class tax cut in decades and adopt the I-STOP program to help fight the serious problem of prescription drug abuse. In 2022, Dean was elected to return to Albany to represent the people of the 3rd District of the NYS Senate.

Dean was elected in 2022 to represent the 3rd District in the New York State Senate. He previously served in the New York State Assembly from 2010 through 2012 and again from 2015 through 2018.

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Dean was first elected to serve in the NYS Assembly in a special election in February of 2010 and served through 2012. Following a 2 year break, Dean returned to the NYS Assembly in 2015 and served through 2018. While in the Assembly, Dean led the fight to repeal the MTA payroll tax, eliminate the salt-water fishing license fee, pass the largest middle class tax cut in decades and adopt the I-STOP program to help fight the serious problem of prescription drug abuse.

It's time to reverse course and bring balance back to Albany. We need checks and balances and a return to law and order. We must support law enforcement, not vilify them. We need to punish criminals...not coddle them. We need to help businesses succeed and grow to create more job opportunities... not attack and punish them for succeeding. We need more common sense solutions... not more radical mandates.

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IN HIS FIRST 4 YEARS IN THE NY STATE SENATE, DEAN MURRAY: Brought Billions in state aid for Long Island Schools. Introduced legislation to battle the deadly opioid/fentanyl epidemic. Passed the "Suffolk County Water Restoration Act" to ensure clean water for generations to come. Fought against the "Congestion Pricing" money grab.

As an assemblymember, advocated for repealing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority payroll tax and eliminating the salt-water fishing license fee.

Advocates for policies that help businesses grow and create jobs.

Opposes congestion pricing, calling it a "money grab."

- As an assemblymember, advocated for repealing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority payroll tax and eliminating the salt-water fishing license fee.
- Advocates for policies that help businesses grow and create jobs.
- Opposes congestion pricing, calling it a "money grab."

Economy

Passed the Suffolk County Water Restoration Act, which his campaign says will help ensure clean water for future generations.

- Passed the Suffolk County Water Restoration Act, which his campaign says will help ensure clean water for future generations.

Energy & the Environment

Introduced legislation intended to combat the opioid and fentanyl epidemic.

- Introduced legislation intended to combat the opioid and fentanyl epidemic.

Healthcare

As of September 9, 2026, Dean Murray’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Minors are among the most at risk of becoming victims of crime. Criminal conduct that causes physical injury, psychological harm, or emotional damage can have serious effects that last a lifetime. This legislation provides more authority to the courts by making any crime in which the defendant is alleged to have caused physical, psychological, or emotional harm to a minor a qualifying offense for purposes of New York's bail laws.

NYS Senator Dean Murray Protects Children Against Crimes with Introduction of Bail Reform Legislation | NYSenate.gov

“This bill is about protecting our kids and that shouldn’t be a partisan issue. Judges need to have the ability to keep repeat offenders or those who pose a danger to society off the streets, especially in cases where children are the victims. There’s no reason to automatically put suspects back on the streets where children and others can be victimized over and over again,” said NYS Senator Dean Murray, 3rd Senate District.

While in the Senate, Dean has led the charge to ensure that Long Island get’s it’s fair share of funding for public education while also being a strong voice for parental rights, economic growth, keeping our environment clean and healthy. Dean has also adamantly supported law enforcement and fought tirelessly for crime victims and their loved ones, spearheading a statewide series of roundtables focusing on ways better support crime victims and their families.

Over the past year, NYS Senator Dean Murray hosted a number of Crime Victims Roundtables that included crime victims, advocates, service providers, district attorneys, and law enforcement. The report attached is a summary of the findings and changes needed to put crime victims first.

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Introduced legislation making alleged crimes that harm minors qualifying offenses under New York bail laws.

Said criminal-justice policy should "punish criminals...not coddle them."

Hosted crime-victim roundtables involving victims, advocates, service providers, district attorneys, and law enforcement.

- Introduced legislation making alleged crimes that harm minors qualifying offenses under New York bail laws.
- Supports law enforcement.
- Said criminal-justice policy should "punish criminals...not coddle them."
- Hosted crime-victim roundtables involving victims, advocates, service providers, district attorneys, and law enforcement.

Public Safety

Advocates for Long Island to receive its fair share of public-education funding.

- Advocates for Long Island to receive its fair share of public-education funding.

Education

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Dean Murray

- Advocates for policies that help businesses grow and create jobs.
- Opposes congestion pricing, calling it a "money grab."

- Supports law enforcement.
- Said criminal-justice policy should "punish criminals...not coddle them."
- Hosted crime-victim roundtables involving victims, advocates, service providers, district attorneys, and law enforcement.

Endorsed Republican and Conservative. Dean Murray was born just outside of Washington D.C. and currently lives in East Patchogue, NY. In 1985, Dean graduated, with honors, from the Broadcast Institute of Maryland and for the next 10 years, he was involved in all aspects of radio and television news throughout Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New York.

In addition to his governmental service, Dean has shown a commitment to his community in various other ways. For several years, Dean did the play-by-play broadcasts for High School Football on WALK-AM. He’s an active member of several Chamber of Commerce chapters throughout Suffolk County, is a member of NY's Civil Air Patrol, served on the board of the “Patchogue Medford Youth & Community Services” organization, is a member of the “Focus East Patchogue Civic Organization”, was a member of the “Suffolk County Police Reserves” and also served on the “Suffolk County Workforce Investment Board”.

Dean Murray was born just outside Washington, D.C. He graduated from the Broadcast Institute of Maryland in 1985. He lives in East Patchogue, New York, and is a member of New York's Civil Air Patrol.

About Dean Murray. Dean's real life, hands-on experience makes him uniquely qualified to serve the people of New York's 3rd Senate district. Whether it's his 7 years in the NYS Assembly and 4 years in the NYS Senate... his 25+ years as a small business owner... his more than a decade of experience in radio & television news... his work with law enforcement agencies... or his experience as father, a grandfather, a home owner and a taxpayer... Dean has a proven track record of getting the job done.

While living in Pennsylvania, Dean played 5 seasons of semi-pro football with the Chambersburg Cardinals and York Lions. Seeking other opportunities, in 1994, Dean came to Long Island as an Advertising Sales Rep for TCI Cable. In three short years, Dean took the entrepreneurial leap and started his own Advertising Agency – D & S Advertising, Inc. The company published the “Long Island Job Finder” employment newspaper & website, the "Long Island Apartment Finder" magazine & website and the “Long Island Fugitive Finder” magazine & website.

Dean Murray founded D & S Advertising, Inc., an advertising agency, and has been a small-business owner and has worked in radio and television news. He previously worked as an advertising sales representative for TCI Cable.

Dean was first elected to serve in the NYS Assembly in a special election in February of 2010 and served through 2012. Following a 2 year break, Dean returned to the NYS Assembly in 2015 and served through the end of 2018.

In 2022, Dean was elected to return to Albany to represent the people of the 3rd District of the NYS Senate. While in the Senate, Dean has led the charge to ensure that Long Island get’s it’s fair share of funding for public education while also being a strong voice for parental rights, economic growth, keeping our environment clean and healthy.

He graduated from the University of New York at Stony Brook with a degree in political science. Before his election to the Assembly, he served as a member of the Suffolk County Legislature from 2008 to 2011.

Dean Murray - Ballotpedia

General election for New York State Senate District 3: Incumbent Dean Murray defeated Michael Conroy in the general election for New York State Senate District 3 on November 5, 2024.

New York State Senate District 3 - Ballotpedia

Dean currently serves as the state senator for New York’s 3rd Senate District. He was elected in 2022 and reelected in the 2024 general election. Dean previously served in the New York State Assembly from 2010 through 2012 and from 2015 through 2018, and in the Suffolk County Legislature from 2008 to 2011.

IN HIS FIRST 4 YEARS IN THE NY STATE SENATE, DEAN MURRAY: Passed the "Suffolk County Water Restoration Act" to ensure clean water for generations to come; Fought against the "Congestion Pricing" money grab.

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Dean was first elected to serve in the NYS Assembly in a special election in February of 2010 and served through 2012. Following a 2 year break, Dean returned to the NYS Assembly in 2015 and served through the end of 2018. While in the Assembly, Dean led the fight to repeal the MTA payroll tax, eliminate the salt-water fishing license fee, pass the largest middle class tax cut in decades and adopt the I-STOP program to help fight the serious problem of prescription drug abuse.

Advocated for repealing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority payroll tax.

Advocated for eliminating the salt-water fishing license fee.

- Opposes congestion pricing.
- Advocated for repealing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority payroll tax.
- Advocated for eliminating the salt-water fishing license fee.

IN HIS FIRST 4 YEARS IN THE NY STATE SENATE, DEAN MURRAY: Brought Billions in state aid for Long Island Schools; Introduced legislation to battle the deadly opioid/fentanyl epidemic; Passed the "Suffolk County Water Restoration Act" to ensure clean water for generations to come; Fought against the "Congestion Pricing" money grab.

As a state senator, passed the Suffolk County Water Restoration Act to ensure clean water for future generations.

- As a state senator, passed the Suffolk County Water Restoration Act to ensure clean water for future generations.

Advocated for adopting the I-STOP program to address prescription drug abuse.

Introduced legislation to combat the opioid and fentanyl epidemic.

- Introduced legislation to combat the opioid and fentanyl epidemic.

It's time to reverse course and bring balance back to Albany. We need checks and balances and a return to law and order. We must support law enforcement, not vilify them. We need to punish criminals...not coddle them.

Supports law enforcement and stricter punishment for criminals.

Led roundtables on improving support for crime victims and their families.

- Supports law enforcement and stricter punishment for criminals.
- Led roundtables on improving support for crime victims and their families.

Advocates state aid for Long Island public schools.

- Advocates state aid for Long Island public schools.

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