Press Releases

Morinello Hopes To Cut Spending, Make Life More Affordable For New Yorkers In 2019

“Gov. Cuomo’s 2019 State of the State Address set the stage for a busy and eventful Legislative Session, but I’m concerned New York’s spending problem will be amplified if these proposals are introduced. We’re living in a tough...

Morinello To Join Senator Ortt And Niagara County Clerk To Host Second Amendment Event

Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) will join Sen. Robert Ortt and Niagara County Clerk Joe Jastrzemski on Saturday, January 26, to host an informational event on the Second Amendment. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1...

Morinello Aims For Bi-Partisan Legislation To Kick Off 2019 Session

Editor’s Note: Click Here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slXimCs3zKc&feature=youtu.be) to view Assemblyman Morinello’s interview. “As we kick off the 2019 Legislative Session, I’m eager to get to work and pass meaningful legislation...

Morinello Announces 2019 Committee Assignments

Today, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) announced that he has been re-appointed as the ranking Minority member on the Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Morinello will also sit on the Codes, Economic Development, Labor and Tourism,...

Morinello Staff to Hold January Mobile Office Hours

The staff of Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) will hold mobile office hours on Wednesday, Jan. 9 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wheatfield Community/Senior Center and Tuesday, Jan. 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Grand Island...

Morinello Staff to Hold December Mobile Office Hours

The staff of Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) will hold mobile office hours on Tuesday, Dec. 4 and Tuesday, Dec. 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Grand Island Town Hall and Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the...

Morinello Staff to Hold November Mobile Office Hours

The staff of Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) will hold mobile office hours on Wednesday, November 14 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wheatfield Community/Senior Center and Tuesday, November 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the...

Morinello To Sponsor Red Cross Blood Drive In Lewiston

On Thursday, August 30, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) will sponsor a blood drive between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the Lewiston Fire Hall Co. No. 1 at 145 No. 6th Street in Lewiston. The drive is part of the American Red Cross’s...

Morinello Staff to Hold August Mobile Office Hours

WHO: Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello's (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) Staff WHEN: Tuesday, August 7 and Tuesday, August 21, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Grand Island Town Hall2255 Baseline Rd, Grand Island Wednesday,...

Morinello Advises Caution In Implementing Sports Betting In New York

“This year, I’ve been encouraged by the Supreme Court’s decision to allow states to decide whether they will allow sports betting, but I believe it’s a decision that shouldn’t come without an extensive analysis. This opportunity could potentially...

Morinello Staff to Hold July Mobile Office Hours

The staff of Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) will hold mobile office hours on Tuesday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Grand Island Town Hall and Wednesday, July 11 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wheatfield...

Morinello to Hold Free Alzheimer’s Awareness Event on Grand Island

Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) and Sen. Chris Jacobs will offer a free one-hour Alzheimer’s Awareness event on Wednesday, June 27 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Golden Age Center at 3278 Whitehaven Rd, Grand Island, NY 14072....

Morinello, Colleagues Call For Passage Of Bipartisan Transparency Bills

Today, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) joined Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C,I,Ref-Canandaigua) and members of the Assembly Minority Conference at a press conference in Albany calling for passage of numerous bipartisan...

Morinello Calls For Increased Education, Awareness On Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day

“Each year, the Legislature holds its annual Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day celebration at the Capitol, allowing legislators from across the state to gain a better understanding of the many issues faced by those with disabilities and their caregivers....

Morinello Staff to Hold June Mobile Office Hours

The staff of Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) will hold mobile office hours on Wednesday, June 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wheatfield Town Senior Center and Tuesday, June 5 and Tuesday, June 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the...

Morinello Writes Labor Commissioner Requesting Tipped Wage Proposals Be Terminated

***Editor’s Note: Letter Attached*** Today, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) sent a letter to New York State Commissioner of Labor Roberta Reardon requesting recent proposals to increase wages for tipped workers be rejected....

Morinello: ‘Underwood Vote A Win For Transparency And The Democratic Process’

“Today the Legislature met for joint session for a vote to appoint Barbara Underwood as acting attorney general until January,” said Morinello. “This vote represents a win for transparency and the democratic process, and I’m pleased voters will...

Morinello Co-Sponsors Bill To Clean Up Albany, Reduce Government Corruption

Today, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) is co-sponsoring a bill to enact term limits on government officials, end bid-rigging and limit special interest influence in campaigns (A-09625). This bill would protect New York state’s...

Morinello Implores Legislature To Act On Ethics Reform, Restore Trust In Government

As we approach the end of the legislative year, the Legislature faces a critical choice between doing what’s right by New Yorkers and playing party politics. In recent times, the already-broken trust in state government has been further weakened as...

Morinello Pushes For Tax Reform On Tax Freedom Day

“Today marks the day that New Yorkers have earned enough money to pay their tax bill for the year,” said Morinello. “In recent years, countless hard-working taxpayers have been forced to leave the state due to high taxes. Tax Freedom Day reminds...