Minority caucus (47) The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York State Legislature,[2] with the New York State Senate being the upper house.

[5] The Assembly convenes at the State Capitol in Albany.

In addition to presiding over the body, the speaker also has the chief leadership position, and controls the flow of legislation and committee assignments.

The minority leader is elected by party caucus.

The majority leader of the Assembly is selected by, and serves, the speaker.