New York State Senator Leroy Comrie was elected to represent the 14th Senatorial District of Queens (encompassing portions of Jamaica, Cambria Heights, Queens Village, Hollis, St. Albans, Laurelton, Jamaica Estates, Briarwood, Hillcrest and Kew Gardens) in November 2014, officially taking office January 1, 2015. He grew up in the South Queens communities that he now represents attending P.S. 116, I.S. 8, Jamaica High School and the University of Bridgeport, where he developed his passion for politics and government. He is a lifelong member of Saint Albans the Martyr Episcopal Church and was President of his local Community School Board. For the 2015-16 legislative term, his committee assignments include: Consumer Protection; Elections; Civil Service and Pensions; Judiciary; Racing, Gaming & Wagering; Veterans, Homeland Security & Military Affairs; and Infrastructure & Capital Investment.He currently serves as the Ranking Member of both the Senate Consumer Protection and Elections’ Committees. Senator Comrie believes that government must be responsive to the needs of all people. His office will be the conduit through which access to quality education, healthcare and services for seniors; programs and resources for youth; avenues to enhance small business growth; increased public safety measures; and smart sustainable economic development that provides living wage jobs in the community are provided.