Working today for a brighter and better tomorrow for Italian Americans
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
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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)
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)
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS:
Neil Breslin (Senate)
Marianne Buttenschon (Assembly)
Amy Paulin (Assembly)
Michael Reilly (Assembly)
ITALIAN-AMERICAN CONFERENCE DINNER
MAY 24, 2021
Members of the Italian-American Conference of State Legislators enjoyed an evening together at the Italian Community Center in Troy, NY. We were disappointed to have to cancel our Annual Italian Festa but we were excited to gather together and acknowledge this year's four scholarship recipients via Zoom. We are looking forward to the 2022 Festa event.
Thank you to our friends at the ICC for their outstanding food and hospitality.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2021 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Read About Our 2021 Recipients Below
With our organization’s mission always in mind, we strive to find strategies to help our youth and their families. Raising funds for our annual college scholarships is something that we take very seriously. Click on our Donate link to learn more about how you can help future applicants or the Scholarship link to submit your own application.
MATTHEW ZUCKERBERG
2021 SENATOR JOHN J. MARCHI MEMORIAL ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Matthew Zuckerberg is a 2021 graduate of the Law Academy at Tottenville High School. Matthew maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout his high school career. He will be attending the University at Albany in the School of Business.
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NICHOLAS DI MARIA
2021 SENATOR JOHN J. MARCHI MEMORIAL ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Nicholas DiMaria will be attending St. John Fisher College this fall with the goal of becoming a pharmacist.
JULIANNA APODIACOS
2021 ASSEMBLYMAN JAMES D. CONTE MEMORIAL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Julianna Apodiacos is a 2021 graduate of Xaverian High School. She will be attending Hofstra University.
LIANNA BOIANO
2021 ASSEMBLYMAN JAMES D. CONTE MEMORIAL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Lianna Boiano is 2021 graduate of Eastchester High School. In the fall, she will be attending Fordham University as a major in biological sciences with the intensions of becoming a dentist.
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
Future Events
Mulberry Street Fair (CANCELLED)Mon, May 24WELL of the Legislative Office Building
"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