Assemblyman Michael Tannousis (R,C-Staten Island/Brooklyn) introduced legislation that would further restore judicial discretion in regard to bail reform by giving judges the authority to request a risk and needs assessment to make a final determination...

Assemblyman Michael Tannousis (R,C-Staten Island/Brooklyn) attended a press conference today in the Capitol alongside Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski), Captain Tracey Quinn of the Greene County Sheriff’s office and members of the...

Assemblyman Mike Tannousis (R,C-Staten Island/Brooklyn) has been appointed the ranking Minority member of the Judiciary Committee for the New York State Assembly for the incoming legislative year. Tannousis previously served as the ranking Minority member...

“This decision is a major win for democracy and election integrity in New York City,” said Tannousis. “The New York State constitution and the letter of the law could not be more clear—only citizens are permitted to vote in New York elections....

Assemblymembers Michael Tannousis (R,C- Staten Island/Brooklyn) and Michael Reilly (R,C- Staten Island) joined colleagues in the Minority Conference today to call on Gov. Hochul and state leaders to immediately call a meeting of the state Domestic Terrorism...

“Today, my colleagues on the Assembly Judiciary Committee and I sent a letter to Gov. Hochul urging her to remove Alvin Bragg from the public office of district attorney in the county of New York, effective immediately. “Since taking office, Mr....

Assemblymembers Michael Reilly (R-Staten Island) and Michael Tannousis (R-Staten Island, Brooklyn) announced today that they would draft and introduce legislation that would require schools and/or school districts throughout New York to notify school...

Assemblyman Michael Tannousis (R,C- Staten Island/Brooklyn), Assemblyman Michael Reilly (R-South Shore) and their Assembly Minority colleagues today announced they would be introducing legislation to suspend sales tax on a variety of goods and services...

 “This year I proudly stood up against the list ofdangerous progressive policies that threaten the very livelihood and safety of Staten Island and Brooklyn. We were able to secure funding for our schools in the state budget and I am continuing to work...

Assemblyman Michael Tannousis (R,C,I- Staten Island/Brooklyn) celebrated a legislative victory today with the passing of a bill to extend the time period for the conveyance of lands for the establishment of the Gateway National Recreation Area until June...

Assemblyman Michael Tannousis (R,C,I- Staten Island/Brooklyn) voted against bill A.07175-A, which extends the eviction moratorium of delinquent tenants who have not paid rent throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Tannousis was among numerous others in the...

Assemblyman Michael Tannousis (R,C,I- Staten Island/Brooklyn) was excited to see the steps being made today to roll back several of the ongoing restrictions on New York's bars and restaurants. Today, both the state Legislature and governor took action...

Assemblymembers Michael Tannousis (R-Staten Island/Brooklyn) and Michael Reilly (R-Staten Island) announced they will partner to introduce legislation to address what they consider to be a shortsighted and rushed effort by the Majority-led state Legislature...

Assembly members Michael Reilly (R-South Shore) and Michael Tannousis (R,C,Staten Island/Brooklyn) joined Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) and members of the Assembly Minority Conference to introduce a joint resolution to overturn Gov. Cuomo’s...

Assemblyman Michael Tannousis (R,C- Staten Island/Brooklyn) is committed to using his experience as a prosecutor to assist the Assembly Judiciary Committee in getting to the truth surrounding alleged claims of fraudulent COVID-19 data and alleged sexual...

“Last night, troubling information came to light that the governor’s office admitted that the state downplayed COVID-19 data regarding nursing home deaths from the Legislature in an attempt to avoid federal investigation. If this is true, we must...

Assemblyman Michael Tannousis (R,C,I- Staten Island/Brooklyn) has been selected by Assembly Minority Leader William Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) to serve on the Legislative Commission on Solid Waste Management and the Commission on Toxic Substances and Hazardous...

“This morning the New York attorney general released a 76-page report confirming what many of us have been fearing for months — the toll the virus took on our nursing home residents has been far worse than the state has been telling us. The number...

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has created a bit of confusion on what it means for small business owners and the people who rely on them for employment once tax season rolls around. I have been asked by a number of people in Staten Island and Brooklyn...