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Ruth Hassell-Thompson is a former Democratic member of the New York State Senate, representing District 36 from to July...

It's wonderful to hear that former Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson has been a dedicated and influential leader in Mount Vernon for many years.

She currently represents parts of the Bronx and Westchester Counties.

Ruth Hassell-Thompson is a former Democratic member of the New York State Senate, representing District 36 from to July

Senator of the 36th Senate District, who reflects on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., her deeply rooted history with the Civil.

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Ruth Hassell – Thompson Bio

Ruth-Hassell Thompson of Mount Vernon, New York is a former State Senator who represented the 36th district of New York, which includes the Bronx neighborhoods of Norwood, Bedford Park, Williamsbridge, Co-op City, Wakefield and Baychester and the Westchester city of Mount Vernon.

Hassell-Thompson has served in the New York State Senate from 2001 to 2016.

She is also a former City Council President and Acting Mayor of Mount Vernon, having been first elected to the City Council in 1993. She is also a retired nurse for Mount Vernon Hospital, specializing in pediatrics and substance abuse counseling.

She is the founding President and CEO of “The Gathering,” a volunteer-staffed women’s center in Mount Vernon that provides counseling and support services, and has also worked extensively with individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS.

Hassell-Thompson is well known for her expertise on minority business needs and has initiated numerous workshops a