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Administrative History

Senator José M. Serrano, a Democrat, was first elected to the Senate in 2004 after serving as a member of the New York City Council (2001-2004). He represents the 28th Senate District, which consists of Roosevelt Island, most of the Manhattan neighborhood of East Harlem, and the Bronx neighborhoods of Fort Morris, Mott Haven, High Bridge, Concourse, Mount Eden, Morris Heights, Mount Hope, and University Heights. He has chaired of the Standing Committee on Cultural Affairs, Parks and Recreation (2009-2010) and has served as Secretary of the Majority Conference (2009-2010).