List of New York state senators facts for kids
The New York State Senate is an important part of the government in New York State. It's like one half of the state's main law-making body, called the New York State Legislature. The other half is the New York State Assembly. Together, these two groups create the laws that help run New York State.
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What is the New York State Senate?
The New York State Senate is made up of 63 members. Each member is called a "senator." These senators are elected by people from different areas, or "districts," across the state. They serve for two years at a time.
What do State Senators do?
State senators have many important jobs. Their main role is to create and vote on new laws for New York State. They also approve the state's budget, which is a plan for how the state will spend its money. Senators also help make sure that the government is working well for everyone. They represent the people in their districts and bring their concerns to the state capital.
How do people become State Senators?
To become a New York State Senator, a person must be at least 18 years old. They also need to be a citizen of the United States and live in New York State for at least five years. They must also live in the district they want to represent for at least one year before the election. People vote for their senators during elections, usually every two years.
A Look at New York's State Senators
This page is a list of all the people who have been members of the New York State Senate, from the very beginning until now. It includes senators from a long time ago and those who are serving today.
Past and Present Members of the Senate
The New York State Senate has been around for a very long time. It started way back in 1777! Over the years, many different people have served as senators. Some were famous, like Franklin D. Roosevelt, who later became a President of the United States. He was a New York State Senator from 1911 to 1913.
Here are a few examples of senators from the list:
| Senator | Years Served | District | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine M. Abate | 1995–1998 | 27 | Democratic | |
| Eric Adams | 2007–2013 | 20 | Democratic | |
| Joseph Addabbo Jr. | 2009– | 15 | Democratic | |
| Fred Akshar | 2015– | 52 | Republican | |
| William Waldorf Astor | 1880–1881 | 10 | Republican | |
| Jamaal Bailey | 2017– | 36 | Democratic | |
| Alessandra Biaggi | 2019– | Democratic | ||
| George Borrello | 2019– | 57 | Republican | |
| Phil Boyle | 2013– | 4 | Republican | |
| Neil Breslin | 1997– | 42, 46, 44 | Democratic | |
| John Brooks | 2017– | 4 | Democratic | |
| Joseph Bruno | 1977–2006 | 41, 43 | Republican | |
| Thomas F. Burchill | 1925–1938 | 13 | Democratic | |
| Carll S. Burr Jr. | 1905–1908 | 1 | Republican | |
| David Carlucci | 2011–2020 | Democratic | ||
| John Lewis Childs | 1894–1895 | 1 | Republican | |
| DeWitt Clinton | ||||
| Leroy Comrie | 2015– | Democratic | ||
| Thomas J. Cuite | 1953–1954; 1955–1958 | 8, 13 | Democratic | |
| James Duane | 1782–1785; 1788–1790 | Southern | ||
| William Duer | 1777–1778 | Eastern | ||
| Perry B. Duryea | 1942–1945 | 1 | Republican | |
| Simcha Felder | 2013– | Democratic | ||
| John J. Flanagan | 2003–2020 | 2 | Republican | |
| William Floyd | 1777–1788, 1807–1808 | Southern, Western | ||
| Franklin D. Roosevelt | 1911–1913 | 26 | Democratic | |
| Isaac Roosevelt | 1777–1786, 1788–1792 | Southern | Federalist |
This table shows just a few examples of the many individuals who have served in the New York State Senate throughout history. The full list is much longer!
See also
- New York State Senate
- Majority Leader of the New York State Senate
- New York State Assembly
- List of New York State Legislature members expelled or censured
