Francisco P. Moya is an American

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 politician from Corona, Queens

Corona, Queens

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. As of 2011, he is a member of the New York State Assembly

New York State Assembly

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 for the 39th Assembly District in Queens, New York. He is a member of the Democratic party

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Moya has a B.A. degree in Asian Studies from St. John’s University and an Master of Public Administration

Master of Public Administration

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 degree from Baruch College

Baruch College

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His political background includes stints as an aide to Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez

Nydia Velázquez

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 and to then-State Senator David Paterson

David Paterson

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. He has worked in public affairs for Cablevision and was formerly a director of business development at Elmhurst Hospital Center.

He won a September 2010 primary election

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, defeating past State Senator Hiram Monseratte. Moya ran unopposed in the November 2010 general election

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Moya says he is the first state legislator of Ecuador

Ecuador

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ean descent.

External links

• Official biography at the New York State Assembly website