She was a member of the New York State Assembly (26th D.) from 1997 to 2010, sitting in the 192nd, 193rd, 194th, 195th, 196th, 197th and 198th New York State Legislatures.
From 1997 to 2010, she was a member of the New York State Assembly representing the 26th district. She served in six different legislative sessions: the 192nd, 193rd, 194th, 195th, 196th, and 197th New York State Legislatures.