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Administrative History

Senator Serphin R. Maltese, a Republican, was first elected to the Senate in 1988 and left office in December 2008. He represented the 15th Senate District, which consists of all or part of the Queens neighborhoods of Howard Beach, South Ozone Park, Ozone Park, Woodhaven, Richmond Hills, Cypress Hills, Glendale, Middle Village, Ridgewood, Maspeth, Rego Park, Elmhurst, and Sunnyside. He chaired the following standing committees: Cities (2003-2008), Consumer Protection (1991-1992), Elections (1995-2002), and Veterans (1989-1990).