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Administrative History

Senator Shirley Huntley, a Democrat, was first elected to the Senate in 2006. She represents the 10th Senate District, which consists of the Queens neighborhoods of Jamaica, South Jamaica, Springfield Gardens, Laurelton, South Ozone Park, Kew Gardens, Broad Channel, and Lindenwood. She served as Deputy Majority Leader for State/Federal Relations (2009-2010) and as Chair of the Standing Committee on Cities (2009-2010).

Shirley Huntley left office in 2012. In January 2013, she pleaded guilty to one federal charge of conspiracy to commit mail fraud.