William Scarborough (born March 14, 1945) is a Democrat who represented District 29 in the New York State Assembly, which includes large portions of Queens County, including Jamaica.

Scarborough grew up in Jamaica, Queens, and has also lived in St. Albans and Rosedale, graduated Public School 140 June, 1957, Shimer J.H.S.

degree in psychology and political science from Queens College (City University of New York) in 1975.

His initial start in politics included a stint as a member of Community Board 28 (1977–1983).

[7] In September, 2015, Scarborough was sentenced to 13 months in federal prison for his crime.