The Independent Democratic Conference has five members in the state senate and share control of the 63-member legislative branch with state Republicans.
State Sen. Tony Avella (D-Queens) left the Democratic Party last week and joined the Independent Democratic Conference, according to the article.
Perez, first elected in 2011, is reportedly a supporter of bi-partisan coalitions.
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