Toby Ann Stavisky was the first woman from Queens County elected to the State Senate and the first woman to chair the Senate Committee on Higher Education. [...] Senator Toby Ann Stavisky was first elected to the Senate on November 2, 1999 and has subsequently been re-elected thirteen times. She resides in Whitestone.

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After working in the actuarial department of a major insurance company, Senator Stavisky taught Social Studies in the New York City high schools. She has been involved with improving our schools and colleges, programs for older adults, social justice, opportunities for New Americans and assisting small businesses.

Toby Ann Stavisky worked in the actuarial department of a major insurance company before teaching social studies in New York City high schools.

Toby Ann Stavisky worked in the actuarial department of a major insurance company and has taught social studies in New York City high schools.

Toby was first elected to the New York State Senate in 1999 and has since been reelected 13 times.

Toby currently serves as the state senator for New York, district 11. She was first elected to the New York State Senate in 1999 and is in her 14th term. 

2026 New York General Election

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Economy

“As an educator and as Chair of the Senate Higher Education Committee, I see firsthand how environmental policy intersects with public health, affordability, and opportunity,” said Senator Stavisky. “Strong environmental standards protect our communities today and help ensure a more sustainable future for the next generation. I appreciate NYLCV’s work to hold lawmakers accountable and to highlight the importance of these issues.”

Senator Stavisky Earns Perfect Score on New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) 2025 Environmental Scorecard | NYSenate.gov

Said strong environmental standards protect communities and support a more sustainable future for the next generation.

Said "strong environmental standards protect communities and support a more sustainable future for the next generation."

- Said "strong environmental standards protect communities and support a more sustainable future for the next generation."

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Voting & Elections

Passed legislation to "crack down on the squatter crisis, retail theft, and illegal pot shops."

- Passed legislation to "crack down on the squatter crisis, retail theft, and illegal pot shops."
- Passed gun safety legislation.

Public Safety

The legislation being passed by the Senate Democratic Majority includes: • Establishes graduate degree level TAP awards: This legislation, S.3810, sponsored by Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, extends Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) benefits to graduate students who need financial aid during their time at SUNY or CUNY.

New York Senate Majority Advances Legislation to Make Higher Education More Affordable, Expand Access to Tuition Assistance, and Increase Transparency for Students (For Immediate Release: February 11, 2025)

The legislation being passed by the Senate Democratic Majority includes: • Establishes a time frame for the HESC to determine financial aid eligibility: This legislation, S.3738, sponsored by Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, would require The Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) to make financial aid determinations within 60 days of receiving a student’s completed financial aid application.

Queens, NY - Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation sponsored by Senate Higher Education Chair Toby Ann Stavisky and Assemblymember Nily Rozic requiring every New York college and university to designate a Title VI coordinator to receive, investigate, and resolve discrimination complaints under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The law directs the New York State Division of Human Rights to develop training and implementation guidance for institutions statewide, building on the Anti-Hate in Education Center launched in 2023.

Governor Hochul Signs Stavisky/Rozic Law Requiring Title VI Coordinators on Every NY College Campus | NYSenate.gov

Senator Toby Ann Stavisky said: “I am delighted that the Governor signed landmark legislation that we have passed to protect students from discrimination on our campuses. At a time when we see a troubling rise in hate crimes, New York is taking a clear stand. Too many students’ experiencing discrimination do not know where to go for help or what protection they are entitled to, and everyone has a right to feel safe when they step onto college campuses. Dignity, safety and equal opportunity are not negotiable.”

Sponsored S.3810 to extend Tuition Assistance Program benefits to graduate students at the State University of New York and the City University of New York.

Sponsored S.3738 to require the Higher Education Services Corporation to decide on completed financial-aid applications within 60 days.

Sponsored a law requiring New York colleges and universities to designate Title VI coordinators to receive, investigate, and resolve discrimination complaints.

- Sponsored S.3810 to extend Tuition Assistance Program benefits to graduate students at the State University of New York and the City University of New York.
- Sponsored S.3738 to require the Higher Education Services Corporation to decide on completed financial-aid applications within 60 days.
- Sponsored a law requiring New York colleges and universities to designate Title VI coordinators to receive, investigate, and resolve discrimination complaints.

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- Said strong environmental standards protect communities and support a more sustainable future for the next generation.

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