The former councilman will also repay the $106,000 he admitted to stealing from funds meant for low-income housing and arts programs in his district.
He will be on two years' probation following his sentence.
Martinez, who was first elected in 2001 to represent parts of Washington Heights, Inwood and Marble Hill, resigned in July and pleaded guilty to mail fraud and money laundering.
When he spoke in court, Martinez said, "I stand here before you remorseful and shamed for the offenses I committed." He also apologized to his family, three children, constituents and the City Council, and said if he could go back in time he would "do things differently."
Martinez is expected to enter prison on January 4th.
Neither the former politician nor his attorneys spoke to reporters outside the courtroom, but supporters said they were saddened but thought the sentence was just.
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