Murray takes charge of Conference of Mayors

On Monday evening, Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray was sworn in as the 96th president of the New York State Conference of Mayors during a meeting at Village Hall.

Murray will hold the role until May 18, 2023.

“I am very proud to accept the presidency of the New York State Conference of Mayors,” the mayor said “Local government is the government closest to the people. This fact has been proven more clearly than ever before over the course of the past 22 months, as municipal officials have been in the forefront of ensuring the safety of our residents and restoring economic opportunity in New York.”

Murray has served as Rockville Centre mayor since 2011 and is now in his third term.

“Cities and villages play a critical role in the economic prosperity of our state,” NYCOM Executive Director Peter. Baynes said in a statement. “Mayor Murray’s successful experience as the leader of New York’s 10th largest village, along with his strong background in downtown development, will be put to great use in NYCOM’s ongoing efforts to inform and engage our members in their capacity as New York’s frontline leaders.”

The Conference of Mayors represents 575 cities and villages in New York. NYCOM has been in existence since 1910.