Sam Pirozzolo
Sam Pirozzolo | |
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Member of the New York State Assembly from the 63rd district | |
Assumed office January 22, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Michael Cusick |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Occupation | Optician |
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Website | nyassembly |
Sam Pirozzolo is an American politician from Staten Island that currently serves as a member of the New York State Assembly for the 63rd District, replacing the retiring Michael Cusick. Prior to this he had run for several offices in the Borough, and has been involved in the local Staten Island Republican Party.
Early life
Along with his political career, Pirozzolo continues to work as an Optician running a private practice for 35 years. He also served as the chairman of the Steinway Street Business Improvement District and was president of the Staten Island Community Education Council for seven years.[1]
In 2014 Pirozzolo, as vice president of the
Political career
2012 State Assembly bid
During the
2021 City Council bid
Pirozzolo was a candidate in the
New York State Assembly
Pirozzolo would once again become the Republican candidate for the 63rd District, as incumbent Cusick announced his intention to retire on January 1, 2023. Pirozzolo would face off against Democratic candidate Vincent Argenziano, winning the general election with 54.25% of the vote to Argenziano's 45.64%.[12] Pirozzolo was sworn into the New York State Assembly on January 22, 2023, by State Supreme Court justice Ronald Castorina, at a ceremony at the Joan & Alan Bernikow Jewish Community Center.[13]
The first issues he has focused on while in the Assembly is an effort to alleviate traffic, support education and rethinking the state's proposed bail reforms. Pirozzolo proposed adding turning lanes to Rockland Avenue to alleviate Staten Island's traffic woes. He has also supported expanding
References
- ^ DeSantis, Kelli. "Know your candidates: Sam Pirozzolo, optician and homeschooling advocate, is running for Mid-Island City Council seat". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ Lore, Diane C. "New York teacher tenure lawsuit gains support from cross-country advocacy group". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ Fugallo, Nick. "Outraged students file class-action suit against NY teacher tenure laws". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ Randall, Judy L. "Giuliani endorses Staten Island Assembly hopeful Sam Pirozzolo". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ "Sam Pirozzolo announces run against Assemblyman Michael Cusick". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ Wrobleski, Tom. "Local transit union backs Pirozzolo over Cusick to represent Staten Island in Assembly". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ "General Election 2012 - Member of the Assembly - 63rd Assembly District" (PDF). New York City Board of Elections. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
- ^ Kashiwagi, Sydney. "Infamous 'T' Trump sign homeowner running for Matteo's City Council seat, wants to move council offices to NYCHA complexes". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ Priola, Victoria. "Trump T homeowner gets $2,400 fine from city". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ Michel, Clifford. "Staten Island GOP Council Recount Pits Trump Fan Against Moderate Party Favorite". The City. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ "REP Council Member 50th Council District". Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. August 18, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
- ^ Porpora, Tracey; Liotta, Paul; Alves, Giavanni. "Republican Sam Pirozzolo wins Staten Island Mid-Island Assembly seat". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ "Pirozzolo Swearing in Ceremony". New York State Assembly. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ Alves, Giavanni. "Assemblymember Pirozzolo talks alleviating traffic and a new approach to bail reform". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved 11 August 2023.