Meet Leslie
Leslie Boghosian Murphy is a long-time District resident for over 21 years with her husband, Paul, daughter, Cecelia
and rescue dog, Bailey. Born and raised in the Tri-State area, Leslie and her family have been part of the fabric of New York City for three generations. She is the granddaughter of Armenian immigrants who fled genocide and settled here in the New York area, her one grandfather a factory worker and the other, a window washer.
Leslie's father grew up in Queens, went to Stuyvesant High School and benefited from a free education graduating from City College and becoming a teacher. Her mother worked as an office assistant here in the city. When Leslie was in grade school, her parents opened a small, family-owned cheese store. She has fond (and maybe not so fond) memories of afternoons doing homework behind the counter that smelled of blue cheese. From her parents, Leslie learned the value of education, hard work and ingenuity.
Coney Island with Mom
Canvassing with Hell's Kitchen Dems
Wanting to give a voice to those who didn't have one, Leslie began a career in journalism as a proud SAG-AFTRA union member. Her investigative stories and hard-hitting interviews for CNN, ESPN, the YES Network and HDNet won her accolades and awards, including the EMMY® for societal concerns programming. Leslie's willingness to ask the tough questions, check details and challenge the status quo make her an excellent advocate for our needs in City Council District 3.
Coordinating emergency tsunami relief efforts and food distribution in Sri Lanka.
Working with Anthony C. who was sentenced to life without parole at age 14.
Believing actions speak louder than words, Leslie works to find solutions to problems. She fought to end life without parole for youth offenders and personally initiated the resentencing for certain minors in Florida.
During COVID, Leslie created the successful initiative to get student teachers into Title I schools to provide live, virtual learning to our most in need learners right here in our district.
Speaking at a Stop AAPI Hate
press conference during COVID.
Leslie is the current Chair of Community Board 4, which advocates for the community's interests and works with elected officials and city agencies to help shape local programs and policy. She has long been involved in district issues and has dedicated her time to bettering her neighborhood.
She has worked as an in-class assistant for Children's Aid Society, on-site aide for Homes for the Homeless family shelter in Hell's Kitchen and serves on the Launch Advisory Committee for New Yorkers United for Child Care. Leslie currently serves on the Hudson River Park Trust Advisory Council, The Port Authority Bus Terminal Advisory Council and is also an active member of her local NYPD Community Council working towards better community policing and public safety.
Most recently, Leslie successfully led the charge for "No Casinos" in our neighborhood.
Community Board 4 meeting
No Casinos Press Conference, Times Square
