Press Releases

Morinello Staff to Hold October Mobile Office Hours

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

Morinello Opposes Plan to Subsidize Political Campaigns with State Funds

“In the past 10 years, over 1 million people have left New York state due to high taxes, and now the governor and other elected officials are promoting a plan to subsidize political campaigns with your tax dollars,” said Morinello. “As...

Morinello, Norris Co-Sponsor Legislation Requiring Local Input On Large-Scale Energy Projects

Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) and Assemblyman Mike Norris are co-sponsoring a bill (A.3340) to amend Article 10 requiring a local referendum for large-scale energy projects in New York State. Under current Article 10 law, energy...

Morinello Staff to Hold September Mobile Office Hours

The staff of Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) will hold mobile office hours on Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wheatfield Community/Senior Center, and Tuesday, Sept. 3 and Tuesday Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m....

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

On Wednesday, Aug. 21, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) will offer a free Alzheimer’s Awareness event at the Golden Age Center at 3278 Whitehaven Rd, Grand Island, NY 14072. The class will be taught by the WNY Alzheimer’s...

Morinello Announces Critical Library Funding In Erie, Niagara Counties

Today, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) announced five libraries in his district will receive major construction and renovation funding as part of a $34 million capital funding appropriation in the 2018-19 State Budget. This funding...

Morinello Staff to Hold August Mobile Office Hours

The staff of Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) will hold mobile office hours on Tuesday, August 6 and Tuesday, August 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Grand Island Town Hall, and Wednesday, August 14, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at...

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 2 and Tuesday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Grand Island Town Hall, and Wednesday, July 10, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wheatfield...

Morinello Disapointed by Lack Of Progress in 2019 Legislative Session

“The 2019 Legislative Session just came to a close and the New York State Legislature has little to show for the past six months of work,” said Morinello. “Instead of passing legislation to benefit state taxpayers, we wasted time on legislation...

Morinello: ‘Majority’s Farm Labor Bill A Devastating Blow to Farmers’

“Passage of the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act is a devastating blow to an already struggling New York state farm industry,” said Morinello. “During harvest seasons, our farmers pay employees a living wage along with food, medical,...

Morinello Calls On Lawmakers To Pass Criminal Justice Amendments

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Today, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) joined Assemblyman Ed Ra (R,C,I-Franklin Square), Assemblyman Anthony Palumbo (R,C,I,Ref-New Suffolk), Washington County District Attorney Tony Jordan and fellow legislators at a press...

Morinello Commends Efforts To Resolve Lake Ontario Flooding Crisis

On Monday, June 10, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) will meet with Gov. Cuomo, state legislators, and the Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Commission (REDI) at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention...

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 Tuesday, June 4 and Tuesday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Grand Island Town Hall, and Wednesday, June 12, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wheatfield...

Morinello Supports ‘Ramona’s Law’, Aiding Victims Statewide

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Editor’s Note: Click here to view Assemblyman Morinello’s interview. Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I-Ref-Niagara Falls) joined Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua), Assemblyman Joseph M. Gigilio (R,C,I-Gowanda)...

Morinello Supports Volunteer Firefighter Tax Exemption At Albany Press Conference

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Today, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I-Ref-Niagara Falls) attended a press conference in Albany today unveiling a bill (A.7655) to make volunteer firefighters and EMS volunteers exempt from paying state income taxes. There are around 100,000 volunteer...

Morinello Opposes Anti-Farmer Legislation Proposed By Assembly Majority

***Editor’s Note: Letter Attached*** Yesterday, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) signed a letter opposing a farm labor bill (A.2750) proposed by the Assembly Majority. Referred to as the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act,...

Morinello Urges Public to Attend Informational Cashless Tolls Event

Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) is pleased to announce the Thruway Authority will host an informational consumer outreach event on cashless tolling installation in the Western New York Region on Wednesday, May 15. The event will...

Capitol On ‘West Point Day’

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Today, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I-Ref-Niagara Falls) spoke during session to thank cadets from West Point who visited the Capitol for ‘West Point Day.’ Each year the State Legislature honors the premier military academy in New York...

Morinello Staff to Hold May Mobile Office Hours

The staff of Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) will hold mobile office hours on Tuesday, May 7 and Tuesday May 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Grand Island Town Hall, and Wednesday, May 8, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wheatfield...

Morinello To Sponsor Red Cross Blood Drive In Lewiston

Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) will sponsor a blood drive on Thursday, May 2 between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Lewiston Fire Co. No. 1 at 145 No. 6th Street in Lewiston. This event will be hosted by the American Red Cross and...