“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...

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...

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...

“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...

“Eric Schneiderman has met with karma as he coincidentally resigns as the Legislature takes up a resolution to proclaim May 8, 2018, as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Day,” said Morinello. “News of Schneiderman’s admission and explanation...

“Today, former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver’s retrial begins while my Conference’s ethics reform package, the Public Officers Accountability Act (A.05864), remains stagnant in committee. This year, I’ve been very displeased by the lack of effort...

The 2018-19 Enacted State Budget tackled numerous critical issues like education, drug and opioid abuse and infrastructure, but once again the state Legislature failed to act on meaningful ethics reform to reduce corruption and clean up Albany. Last week,...

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

“This year’s budget contains critical funding to combat the heroin and opioid epidemic, assist veterans, improve our infrastructure and help those affected by sexual assault and workplace harassment, still I’m troubled by its massive overspending...

Days after Joe Percoco was convicted of three felonies, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I-Ref-Niagara Falls) is making another push for ethics reform in Albany. Last year, Morinello unveiled an array of ethics reform bills to reconstruct the way...

Today, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) announced the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators is accepting applications for its annual college scholarship contest. The Conference will be awarding four $3,000...

“Joe Percoco’s conviction is a blow to the already-diminished reputation of New York’s government. It’s deeply troubling that we’ve wasted much of our year on issues of little significance when a previous aide to the governor sat on trial for...

Last year, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) introduced a bill to eliminate daylight savings time in New York state. Federal law allows states to opt out of daylight savings time, and many New Yorkers hope to see an end to this...

The staff of Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) will hold mobile office hours on Tuesday, March 6 and Tuesday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Grand Island Town Hall and Wednesday, March 14 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wheatfield...

Today, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I-Ref-Niagara Falls) stood during session to speak on a bill which would provide sick leave to state employees who have served our military in combat theater or combat zones. The legislation designates that...

The 2018 Legislative Session is well under way, yet the state Assembly has little to show for the nearly two months we’ve spent in Albany. When I first ran for office it was my goal to reduce corruption and establish an open and transparent government....

Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I-Ref-Niagara Falls) is pleased to announce he has been appointed by Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C,I, Ref-Canandaigua) to serve on the Assembly Judiciary Committee. Morinello will look to draw from...

The staff of Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) will hold mobile office hours on Tuesday, February 6 and Tuesday, February 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Grand Island Town Hall and Wednesday, February 14 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m....

“Gov. Cuomo’s proposals will only work if New York has the money to pay for them. It’s critical that we work to minimize spending, not increase it. Many families would agree that you don’t spend more than you have. With a nearly $4 billion budget...

Today, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) thanked General Motors for its $3.5 million investment in its operations facility located in Lockport. This investment for future thermal products will ensure the continued employment of...