Morinello Announces Boater Safety Course
Mar 10, 2017
Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls), in conjunction with the Niagara County Sheriffs Office, will be hosting a free boater safety course on March 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Frontier Fire Hall in Wheatfield, located at...
Morinello Joins Niagara County Road Workers for CHIPS Rally
Mar 8, 2017
Today, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) joined highway workers from across the state to advocate for Western New Yorks fair share of infrastructure funding. The Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS)...
Assembly Passes STAR Program Revision
Mar 6, 2017
Last week, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) and his Assembly colleagues passed Assembly Bill 5969, which would revert the states School Tax Relief Program back to its original design for all homeowners. This change comes...
Morinello Calls for Common Sense Reform
Mar 1, 2017
There are many times when a one-size fits all approach causes more problems than it solves. The NY SAFE Act is one of these issues. While New York City may be content with the NY SAFE Act, it has had a far more negative impact to residents...
Morinello Pushes For DeVeaux Woods Park Construction
Feb 24, 2017
In a letter sent yesterday, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) offered Gov. Cuomo an alternative to his proposed construction of a year-round lodge on Niagara Fallss Goat Island. The governors proposal comes with pushback...
Morinello Provides Clarity on Zombie Properties
Feb 24, 2017
On Thursday, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) joined local leaders at the Niagara Falls Conference & Event Center to discuss an issue that has become prevalent across New York State: Zombie Properties. The term Zombie Property...
Morinello Joins NOAH Clergy Caucus and Local Faith Leaders to Discuss Raise the Age
Feb 22, 2017
Yesterday, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) joined the NOAH Clergy Caucus and local faith leaders for breakfast and to discuss last weeks Raise the Age legislation, which passed the Assembly 86 - 48. At the event,...
Morinello Joins Labor Committee
Feb 15, 2017
This week, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) was assigned to an additional committee for the 2017-2018 Legislative Session. Morinello will now serve on the Labor Committee in addition to his previous committee assignments. These...
Morinello Pushes for College Affordability
Feb 13, 2017
Today, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) joined his colleagues in presenting his Conferences plan to tackle the issue of college affordability. Many waves were made when Gov. Cuomo announced his plan to make college free,...
Morinello Holds First Annual Valentines for Seniors Program
Feb 9, 2017
Today, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) joined students from Niagara Falls Catholic Academy to create Valentines Day cards for seniors around the district. This is an event that Morinello plans to make a yearly tradition...
Morinello Joins Colleagues in Presentation of C.A.R.E.S. Plan Initiative
Feb 7, 2017
Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) joined his Assembly Minority colleagues today in support of the Conferences C.A.R.E.S. Plan initiative. This plan is the product of a year-long effort led by Assembly Minority Leader Brian...
Governors Administration Confirms Tax Increase
Feb 7, 2017
Editors note: See testimony from Deputy Tax Commissioner admitting tax increase here
Today, we finally learned the ugly truth behind the governor's proposed STAR freeze, said Morinello. The Deputy Tax Commissioner Nonie...
The Assembly Majority Put Criminals First
Feb 6, 2017
Today the New York State Assembly passed several bills aimed at protecting illegal immigrants and obstructing the deportation efforts of the federal government. The Assembly Majority wants New York to join the shortlist of sanctuary states that exist...
Morinello Applauds Investment in North Tonawanda Business
Feb 3, 2017
Today, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) extended his best wishes to Confer Plastics on the creation of 35 new jobs in its firm. Thanks to the New York Power Authoritys (NYPA) low-cost hydropower, Confer Plastics, a Niagara...
Walter, Walsh Rally For Ridesharing Statewide
Jan 31, 2017
Following a press conference in Albany today, Assemblyman Raymond Walter (R,C,I-Amherst) and Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I,Ref-Ballston) have introduced legislation that would allow Transportation Network Companies (TNC) such as Uber and Lyft to...
Morinello Helps Pass Pension Forfeiture Legislation
Jan 30, 2017
Restoring the peoples trust in government and holding corrupt officials responsible for their actions is the reason I ran for office, said Morinello. Today, I was proud to help pass legislation which does both of these things....
Morinello: Capitol Halls Are Silent on Ethics Reforms
Jan 18, 2017
Editor's Note: Video of Morinello available here
The silence is so noticeable you can hear a pin drop.
Thats how Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) is describing the lack of will or urgency to combat Albany corruption,...
Morinello Takes on Committee Roles
Jan 11, 2017
This week, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) was officially assigned his committees for the 2017-2018 Legislative Session. This session, Morinello will serve as member of the Codes, Higher Education, Housing and Tourism Committees,...
Morinello Welcomes College Affordability
Jan 4, 2017
Yesterday, Gov. Cuomo announced his plan to offer free college tuition to families making $125,000 a year or less via the Excelsior Scholarship by the year 2019. Based on enrollment projections, the governor estimates the cost of the plan at approximately...
Morinello Sworn Into Office
Jan 3, 2017
Today, Assemblyman Angelo Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) took his oath of office and was sworn in as a member of the New York State Legislature. Morinello will represent parts of Niagara and Erie counties, including the towns of Wheatfield, Niagara,...