Congressman Crowley Says RESIGN

Add Queens Democratic Chairman Joe Crowley to the growing list of people abandoning Sen. Hiram Monserrate in the wake of his conviction on a misdemeanor assault charge.

"I think that the conviction on reckless injury to his girlfriend leaves too many questions about his judgment and his ability to lead his violent behavior is not befitting a public official," Crowley said.

"I think the Queens constituency deserves an opportunity to elect a new senator who represents their values, and (Monserrate) would bring a close to this chapter in his troubling career by resigning his office now."