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)
PLATINUM SPONSORS
$1000
The NYS Italian-American Conference of State Legislators is grateful for the partnership of our generous sponsors! Their donation helps to support our Conference mission and annual scholarships.
Altria Client Services, LLC
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA)
Healthplex
NYC District Council of Carpenters
NYS Laborers' Political Action Committee
NYS Troopers PBA
Pitta, Bishop, DelGiorno & Giblin, Inc.
Suffolk County Association of Municipal Employees








GOLD SPONSORS
$500
Empire State Restaurant & Tavern Association, Inc.
Life Insurance Council of NY, Inc.
Nassau County Fire Marshal Benevolent Association
New York Building Congress
Suffolk County Detectives' Association, Inc.
Uniformed Fire Officers Association






SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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.
OUR 2022 SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE HAS PASSED.
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED IN APRIL

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.
HONOREES
2020 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
Upcoming Events
- Mon, May 23Italian Community Center























"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."