State Rep. Jarett Gandolfo
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Gandolfo Calls for Further Protection for Homeowners Against Squatters
Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo (R,C-Sayville) has joined the call for increased protection for homeowners against squatters in New York state. Gandolfo expressed his concerns at a press conference, highlighting the tragic case of Nadia Vitels, who was murdered by squatters in her late mother's Manhattan apartment.Speaking on the prevalence of squatting in New York, Gandolfo stated, "Squatting has long been a problem in New York. On Long Island alone, we’ve seen a number of accounts and stories about squatters overtaking homes legally owned by others with few, if any,...
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Gandolfo Announces 2024 Italian American Legislative Conference Scholarship
Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo (R,C-Sayville) announced the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators' initiative to offer scholarships for the year 2024. The scholarships, totaling four in number with values of $3,000 each, comprise two academic and two athletic scholarships. Interested individuals, including current college students and high school seniors enrolling in college, can access the application process on the organization's website. The deadline for applications is set for Friday, March 15."I’m so glad we as the Conference of Italian American...
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Lawmakers urge legalization of football box pools at bars and restaurants
Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo (R,C-Sayville) and Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-02) have signed a letter addressed to Governor Kathy Hochul calling for the legalization of football box pools in bars and restaurants. As the NFL enters its playoff season and the Super Bowl approaches, they argue that these pools help small businesses attract customers during slower winter months. They note that the practice was essentially permitted for many years due to a lack of enforcement by the State Liquor Authority (SLA).
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Gandolfo criticizes governor's 2024 State of the State Address
"As with every State of the State, we witnessed a lot of showmanship and a lot of self-congratulations, but there was little in the way of substantive plans for improvement. While there are a number of her proposals, I do believe are worth considering, the devil is in the details. The Governor offered no clear plan to address the ongoing migrant crisis in New York, she arrogantly scolded those of us fighting to prevent the overdevelopment of the suburbs and failed to outline any substantial measures to ease the burden of inflation on Long Island families. With her Executive...
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Gandolfo proposes withholding governor's salary until state budget is passed
Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo (R,C-Sayville) has introduced a bill that would withhold the New York governor’s salary after the April 1st budget deadline until a state budget has been passed.
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Gandolfo announces scholarship opportunity for New York students
Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo (R,C-Sayville), in partnership with the Italian-American Conference of State Legislators, has announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Italian-American Conference scholarship.
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Gandolfo criticizes Governor Hochul's housing plan for Long Island
"In her budget proposal, Gov. Hochul doubled down on her proposal to transform Long Island into another borough of New York City. Hochul’s housing plan would allow the state to overrule local zoning laws to force high-density housing developments into our communities.
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Gandolfo criticizes governor's new housing plan for suburban communities
Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo (R,C-Sayville) criticized Governor Kathy Hochul's new housing initiatives following her State of the State address. He expressed concerns that these plans are designed to burden suburban communities with increased living accommodations.
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Gandolfo calls for probe into expensive Covid-19 tests purchased by Hochul from donor
Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo (R,C,I-Sayville), recently appointed to the Assembly Committee on Oversight, Analysis, and Investigation, has called for an investigation into Governor Kathy Hochul following reports that her administration purchased COVID-19 tests from Digital Gadgets, a firm owned by large donor Charlie Tebele. The tests were reportedly bought at a cost 45% higher per test than what California’s state government paid.
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Gandolfo criticizes SUNY Brockport for inviting convicted killer Anthony Bottom
Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo (R,C,I-Sayville) has called on SUNY Brockport leadership to rescind their invitation to Anthony Bottom, a convicted killer charged with the murder of two NYPD officers in 1971. Gandolfo views the invitation as a disrespectful act towards law enforcement members and strongly condemns the event.
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Assembly Minority proposes bill to cut state sales tax on essential items
On January 24, 2022, Assemblyman Gandolfo and the Assembly Minority Conference proposed a bill aimed at providing inflation relief by eliminating state sales tax on everyday items.
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Gandolfo calls for end to crime spree in New York
Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo (R,C,I-Sayville) was joined by Assembly and Senate Minority members today, calling for a return to law and order in New York state. Gandolfo argues that the rise in crime rates in heavily populated areas, coupled with an inane focus on allowing reoffenders out repeatedly, is counterintuitive to creating a safe state.
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Gandolfo demands reversal of race-based Covid-19 treatment guidelines
Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo (R,C,I-Sayville) has sent a letter to Acting Commissioner of Health Mary T. Bassett demanding the rescission of new guidelines related to the distribution of life-saving COVID-19 treatments based on race. The letter was drafted in response to a memo issued by the Department of Health on Dec. 27, which stated that residents who are non-white or Hispanic/Latino should be given priority access to critical COVID-19 treatments.
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Gandolfo criticizes governor's mask mandate as an overreach
"This latest mask mandate from the Governor is a complete overreach. It is clear that Gov. Hochul is using her executive power to bypass the Legislature just as her predecessor did, with catastrophic results. This mandate places another significant burden on small businesses already struggling to recover from the last set of mandates," stated Gandolfo.
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Gandolfo responds to Assembly Judiciary report on Andrew Cuomo
"The Assembly Judiciary Committee has been thorough and I thank them for their investigation. As shown in the report, Andrew Cuomo’s conduct is disturbing, corrupt, and unbecoming of the office of the Governor.
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Bill proposes unemployment benefits for healthcare workers fired over vaccine refusal
Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo (R,C,I-Sayville) has drafted a bill in partnership with Sen. Alexis Weik to grant unemployment benefits to healthcare workers who were terminated for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. Their dismissals were mandated under Gov. Kathy Hochul’s policy that required vaccinations for healthcare workers across the state. Gandolfo expressed his disagreement with the governor's actions.
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Gandolfo comments on resignation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo
After months of controversy and mounting pressure, Governor Andrew Cuomo has resigned from his position. In a statement, an unnamed source commented on the resignation: “After months of lying about his actions and avoiding accountability, Andrew Cuomo has officially resigned and is no longer our governor. To be clear, Andrew Cuomo’s resignation does not impact the ongoing criminal investigations — he still has much to answer for."
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Gandolfo comments on Attorney General James’ investigation into Governor Cuomo
“The attorney general’s thorough investigation into the sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Cuomo has confirmed the worst. Per the AG’s report, the governor sexually harassed not just women on his own staff, but also other female state employees and members of the public. The report also found that he ran the Executive Chamber through fear and intimidation, allowing disgusting behavior to persist. As my mother would put it, ‘he’s a pig.’ The governor should resign immediately. If he will not, we should immediately be called back to Albany to begin impeachment...
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Gandolfo reflects on challenges faced during 2021 legislative session
Assemblyman Gandolfo Reflects on Challenges of 2021 Legislative Session