From 1992 -- 1997 , he served as New York City Council Member representing East Harlem and parts of the Upper West Side and the South Bronx .
He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 2001 to 2010 .
From 1992 -- 1997 , member served as New York City Council Member representing East Harlem and parts of the Upper West Side and the South Bronx .
He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 2001 to 2010 .