New York State Senate
New York State Senate | |
|---|---|
| New York State Legislature | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
| Leadership | |
Minority Leader | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 63 |
Political groups | Majority
Minority
|
Length of term | 2 years |
| Authority | Article III, New York Constitution |
| Salary | $142,000/year + per diem |
| Elections | |
Last election | November 5, 2024 |
Next election | November 3, 2026 |
| Redistricting | Legislative Control |
| Meeting place | |
| Senate Chamber at New York State Capitol in Albany | |
| Website | |
| nysenate | |
The New York State Senate is the upper house of the New York State Legislature, while the New York State Assembly is its lower house. Established in 1777 by the Constitution of New York, its members are elected to two-year terms with no term limits. There are 63 seats in the Senate. The Democratic Party has held control of the New York State Senate since 2019. The Senate majority leader is Andrea Stewart-Cousins.