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)
Joseph Giglio (Assembly)
Joseph Griffo (Senate)
Peter Harckham (Senate)
Andrew Lanza (Senate)
Michael Lawler (Assembly)
Donna Lupardo (Assembly)
William Magnarelli (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)
Phil Boyle (Senate)
Marianne Buttenschon (Assembly)
Amy Paulin (Assembly)
Michael Reilly (Assembly)
Fred Thiele (Assembly)
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Read About Our 2020 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.
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.
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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
Future Events
- Mon, May 24WELL of the Legislative Office Building
- Mon, May 24Italian Community Ctr 1450 Fifth Ave Troy
- Thu, Aug 19Saratoga Race Course

"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