 Furey was a member of the New York State Senate from 1949 to 1956, sitting in the 167th, 168th, 169th and 170th New York State Legislatures.In November 1956, he ran for re-election, but was defeated by Republican William T. Conklin.In April 1958, Furey was appointed by Mayor Robert F. Wagner, Jr. as a New York City Magistrate.