Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.
About
Based in Queens · Age 62
Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. is a Democratic member of the New York State Senate representing the 15th district in Queens. He was first elected to the State Senate in 2008 and previously served on the New York City Council. Addabbo chairs the Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering.
New York State Senator for District 15 (2008–present)
New York City Councilmember for the 32nd district (2001)
Practiced law for 10 years before elected office
JD from Touro Law School (1992)
Bachelor's from St. John's University (1986)
High school diploma from Archbishop Molloy High School (1982)
Their priorities
Issues Joseph is raising that aren't a shared debate across the field.
Affordability
Joe Addabbo has fought to keep New York City affordable for working people by voting to raise the minimum wage, expand child tax credits, and pass laws protecting tenants and small landlords.
Immigrants
Joe Addabbo supports the immigrant community, has secured millions in funding for local schools, and operates a 24-hour hotline to help all residents access government services.
Crime & Gun Safety
Joe Addabbo has worked to remove illegal guns from New York since the NY SAFE Act and continues to support updates to laws to prevent gun violence.
Women's Rights
Joe Addabbo voted for the Equal Rights Amendment in New York, which addressed domestic violence, fair pay, and codified Roe v. Wade into state law.
Small Business
Joe Addabbo ensured thousands of local businesses received critical funding relief during the height of the COVID crisis.
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