Leroy Comrie
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| Member of the New York State Senate from the 14th District | |
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Assumed office January 1, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Malcolm Smith |
| Member of the New York City Council from the 27th District | |
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In office January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Archie Spigner |
| Succeeded by | Daneek Miller |
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| Born | August 10, 1958 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Marcia Moxam Comrie |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Saint Albans, Queens |
| Alma mater | University of Bridgeport |
| Religion | Episcopalian |
| Website | NY State Senate: District 14 |
Leroy Comrie (born August 10, 1958) is an American politician from New York City. He represents District 14 in the New York State Senate, which comprises St. Albans, Cambria Heights, Jamaica, Hollis, Rosedale, Laurelton, Kew Gardens, Queens Village and other neighborhoods within the borough of Queens.
Comrie grew up in the community that he now represents. Leroy Comrie, Jr. is the son of the late Ruby Frith-Comrie and the late Leroy Comrie Sr., both of whom immigrated to the United States from Jamaica. He is the brother of Ronald E. Comrie, and has been married to Marcia Moxam since 1990. They are the proud parents of two delightful young adults. He attended 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, where he served as a layperson, vestryman and chalice administrator. Early in his political career, he made much of his living as a photographer for local weddings and community events.
Prior to his election to the NYC Council, Comrie served seven years in the office of New York City Council Member Archie Spigner, moving from an aide to Chief of Staff during his tenure. He has also served as a member and eventually President of Community School Board 29.
Leroy Comrie was elected to represent the 27th District in the 2001 elections, succeeding Spigner. After a close election, Comrie won his election for the 27th District by less than 200 votes over his next opponent, local lawyer Helen Cooper-Gregory, in this six-way race. After his first re-election in 2005, Comrie was elected Deputy Majority Leader, also known as Majority Whip, by his Democratic colleagues on the Council, as well as head of the Queens delegation, chair of the council's Consumer Affairs Committee, and later chair of the powerful Land Use Committee.
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