ABOUT US

The New York State Conference of Italian-American Legislators is a not-for-profit 501c3 organization comprised of current Senate and Assembly members promoting the rich history and contributions of their Italian heritage.

The Conference recognizes and celebrates Italian-American heritage with events, scholarships, legislation, and community partnerships. We believe that a single action can make a difference in the community, and that collective action can greatly impact the world. Through advocacy and outreach activities, our team works tirelessly to contribute to the greater good.

ASSEMBLYMAN

EDWARD RA

President

SENATOR  
ALESSANDRA BIAGGI

Vice President

ASSEMBLYMAN
PETER ABBATE, JR.

Treasurer

ASSEMBLYMAN
ANGELO MORINELLO

Secretary

SENATE AND ASSEMBLY CONFERENCE MEMBERS

Thomas Abinanti (Assembly)

Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. (Senate)

Joseph Angelino (Assembly)
Michael Benedetto (Assembly)
George Borrello (Senate)

William Colton (Assembly)
Joseph DeStefano (Assembly)

Michael Durso (Assembly)
Patrick Gallivan (Senate)

Jarett Gandolfo (Assembly)

Jodi Giglio (Assembly)
Joseph Giglio (Assembly)

Joseph Griffo (Senate)

Peter Harckham (Senate)

Andrew Lanza (Senate)

Michael Lawler (Assembly)

Donna Lupardo (Assembly)

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William Magnarelli (Assembly)

Mike Martucci (Senate)
John McDonald (Assembly)
John Mikulin (Assembly)

Catherine Nolan (Assembly)

Phil Palmesano (Assembly)

Anthony Palumbo (Senate)

Julia Salazar (Senate)

Angelo Santabarbara (Assembly)

Diane Savino (Senate)

Colin Schmitt (Assembly)

Gina Sillitti (Assembly)

JoAnne Simon (Assembly)

Albert Stirpe (Assembly)

James Tedisco (Senate)

Monica Wallace (Assembly)

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ASSOCIATE MEMBERS:
Neil Breslin (Senate)
Marianne Buttenschon (Assembly)
Amy Paulin (Assembly)
Michael Reilly (Assembly)

CHRISTIAN KRUER

2020 SENATOR JOHN J. MARCHI MEMORIAL ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

Christian Kruer is a 2020 graduate of West Islip High School. He will be attending Binghamton University.

ISABELLA PEDULLA

2020 SENATOR JOHN J. MARCHI MEMORIAL ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

Isabella Pedulla is a 2019 graduate of Whitesboro High School and a current sophomore at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs.

NICHOLAS CUSUMANO

2020 ASSEMBLYMAN JAMES D. CONTE MEMORIAL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

Nicholas Cusumano is a 2020 graduate of Archbishop Molloy High School. He will attend Binghamton University in the Fall of 2020.

JOHNATHEN ROCKEWELL

2020 ASSEMBLYMAN JAMES D. CONTE MEMORIAL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

Johnathen Rockewell is a 2020 graduate of Union-Endicott High School. He will attend Binghamton University in the Fall 2020.

HONOREES

Check Out Our Most Recent Honorees Below

BURT YOUNG

Actor, Author and Painter

MARIA MILITO

Q-104.3 I-Heart Radio Personality & DJ, Author and Animal Advocate

GINA ARGENTO

Owner, Broadway Stages-Film/TV Production Stages in NY

ANTHONY ARGENTO

Owner, Broadway Stages-Film/TV Production Stages

TOM SESTITO

Professional Hockey Player, Free Agent, formerly with Philadelphia Flyers

TIM SESTITO

Former Professional Hockey Player, Edmonton 
Oilers and NJ Devils

VINCENT "VINNY" ALBANESE

Director of Policy and Public Affairs, LIUNA

SENATOR 

KENNETH P. LAVALLE

2020 Legislative Honoree
Senate District 1

ASSEMBLYMAN

MIKE MILLER

2020 Legislative Honoree
Assembly District 38

"The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark."

Michelangelo

Room 839 Legislative Office Building
Albany NY 12248

518-455-2322