Complex sentence: Murphy was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York County, 1st D.) in 1867,1868,1869 and 1870; and again in 1881,1882 and 1883.
Split into simpler sentences: Murphy was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York County, 1st D.) in 1867,1868,1869 and 1870. He was again a member of the State Assembly in 1881,1882 and 1883.