Press Releases

Angelino Says No Masks for Kids

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Editor’s Note: Video of Angelino’s comments may be downloaded here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qT8EsCJB85F9IhrFaitTNk-Ib5hQ_l-h/view?usp=sharing Assemblyman Joseph Angelino (R,C,I-Norwich) is signing on to legislation that would prohibit state...

Legislators Call On Governor to Sign Life-Saving Bill to Carry Blood on NY Medevac Helicopters

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Assemblyman Joseph Angelino (R,C,I-Norwich), along with Sen. Fred Akshar, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Binghamton Mayor Rich David came together on Saturday, June 5 to call on the governor to sign into law legislation passed unanimously by the Senate...

Angelino Calling to End COVID Related Emergency Declaration

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Assemblyman Joseph Angelino (R,C,I-Norwich) joined his Assembly and Senate Minority colleagues in issuing resolutions to terminate the state’s disaster emergency declaration for the COVID-19 pandemic. This would put an end to the governor’s extraordinary...

Angelino Announces $2.6 Billion Emergency Rental Assistance Program Is Open

Assemblyman Joseph Angelino (R,C,I-Norwich) is pleased to announce the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which is funded by $2.6 billion in federal aid, is now open to help renters and landlords who have been financially impacted by the pandemic. ...

The Purdue Pharma’s Settlement Must Do More for New Yorkers Who Suffered during the Opioid Crisis

After 36 years in New York law enforcement, including as the police chief of the city of Norwich, I’ve seen few crises wreak havoc across our state like the opioid crisis. Opioid addiction knows no bounds impacting New Yorkers of all walks of life....

Angelino Urging State to Drop Mask Mandate for Very Young Children

Assemblyman Joseph Angelino (R,C,I-Norwich) is calling for the state Department of Health (DOH) to return to its previous guidance which did not require masks for children younger than kindergarten-age. The newly adopted policy would require children...

Angelino: State Should Align Guidance on Group Homes and Day HAB Programs With CDC

Assemblyman Joseph Angelino (R,C,I-Norwich), a member of the Committee on People with Disabilities, is calling for the state Department of Health to align its guidance on group homes and day habilitation programs with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)....

Angelino Opposes Eviction Moratorium Extension Imposed on Rental Owners Who Cannot Seek Recompense for Owed Rent

“While there are renters who are truly struggling, small- and medium-rental property owners have been left with no ability to take legal recourse against those who refuse to pay rent. There is a large amount of federal dollars which could be used to...

Angelino Says Additional Mandates Likely to Harm Already Struggling Small Businesses and Private Employers

Assemblyman Joseph Angelino (R,C,I-Norwich) voted against legislation that would require private employers of all types to provide personal protection equipment and upgrade ventilation systems for buildings at great expense to the businesses (A.2681-B)....

Angelino Disheartened by Assembly Majority’s Rejection of Veterans Tax Break Bill After Approving $2.1 Billion Stimulus for Illegal Immigrants

Assemblyman Joseph Angelino (R,C,I-Norwich) is disappointed with the action taken by the Assembly Majority in the Ways and Means Committee to reject a bill that would have given veterans 85 years and older an exemption on their personal income taxes (PIT)...

Angelino Calling for Repeal of Dangerous Bail “Reform” Provisions

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Assemblyman Joseph Angelino (R,C,I-Norwich) joined Assemblyman John Salka (R,C,I-Brookfield), crime victims and law enforcement calling for the repeal of bail reform. Angelino shared his experience as a retired police chief and discussed how the law passed...

Angelino Provides Budget Update

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Assemblyman Joseph Angelino (R,C,I-Norwich) provides a video update on the 2021-22 State Budget. Debate and voting resumed today in Albany.To video may be downloaded here.

Angelino: Budget Spends Too Much, Does Too Little for Hard-Working Upstate New Yorkers

“Many days too late, a budget was finally agreed upon by the governor and the downstate progressive leaders of the Legislature which spends far too much at $212 billion, or a 22 percent increase over two years. Even still, with all this additional spending,...

Angelino, Minority Calls for Prompt Disbursement of $1.3 Billion in Federal Aid to Help Tenants and Property Owners

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Assemblyman Joseph Angelino (R,C,I-Norwich) joined his Assembly and Senate Minority colleagues in calling for the state to take action to release badly needed aid to help struggling renters and property owners. The state received $1.3 billion in federal...

Angelino Urging Legislature to Act to Lift Senseless Curfew on Restaurants and Bars

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Assemblyman Joseph Angelino (R,C,I-Norwich), along with the Assembly and Senate Minority Conferences, introduced a joint resolution to overturn the governor’s mandates limiting restaurant and bar operation to an 11 p.m. curfew and the requirement that...

Angelino And Colleagues Request State to Expand Vaccine Eligibility to Include Public-Facing Employees in Small Businesses

Assemblyman Joseph Angelino (R,C,I-Norwich) wrote a letter to the governor and the commissioner of the Department of Health requesting that private-sector employees who are public-facing be included in the next expansion of vaccine eligibility expected...

Angelino And Colleagues Request State to Expand Vaccine Eligibility to Include Public-Facing Employees in Small Businesses - Letter

Angelino Votes Against Assembly Downstate Majority Crafted Budget Bill Calling For $14.6 Billion In Taxes

“I was astounded by the budget proposal from the Assembly Majority, which was clearly crafted in bulk by downstate liberal Majority politicians. “To put this in perspective, their proposal is for a budget totaling $208 billion for the 19 million...

Area State Legislators Present Legislative Resolution Celebrating Dairy Princess Shelby Benjamin

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Assemblyman Joseph Angelino (R,C,I-Norwich), Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) and Sen. Fred Akshar (R,C,I,Rfm) sponsored a legislative resolution to celebrate Shelby Benjamin of Norwich for being crowned the New York State Dairy Princess. The resolution...

Angelino Calls for Investigation into Dangerous Mario Cuomo Bridge

Assemblyman Joseph Angelino (R,C,I-Norwich) signed onto a letter calling on the Department of Transportation (DOT) inspector general to launch an inquiry into the construction of the nearly $4 billion Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, which replaced the Tappan Zee...