Andrea Stewart-Cousins

Andrea Stewart-Cousins is an American politician serving as the Majority Leader of the New York State Senate. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been a trailblazer in New York politics, becoming the first woman to lead a legislative chamber in the state. Throughout her career, Stewart-Cousins has focused on issues such as education, women's rights, and economic development, advocating for policies that support underrepresented communities. She was in the news for her involvement in the recent New York state budget agreement, where important decisions regarding public safety and education were made.