Press Releases

Morinello Joins Colleagues to Combat Heroin Epidemic

Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) is joining forces with his colleagues in the Legislature to address the heroin and opioid epidemic that has run rampant across New York State. This week, Morinello signed on to cosponsor two Assembly...

Dear Editor, “Tax Freedom Day”

Dear Editor, Thursday, May 11 marks Tax Freedom Day in the state of New York. Tax Freedom Day is the date on which our state as a whole has earned enough money to pay off its total tax bill for the year. Unfortunately, this ranks third from last in...

Morinello Supports New York’s Volunteer Firefighters

This weekend, the spotlight will be on volunteer fire services across New York State as residents celebrate Recruit NY, and recognize the enormous importance of volunteer firefighters to the communities they service. The events of this upcoming weekend...

Morinello Celebrates Ransomville Church’s Anniversary

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Last weekend, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) joined his colleague, Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,I-Lockport) to congratulate Immaculate Conception Church on its 125 years of service to the Ransomville community. “I want to...

Morinello Takes the Good with the Bad

“After weeks of stagnation and disagreement, I can finally say my first budget process is complete. While I take no joy in the way this process has played out, I am pleased to have delivered on some vital issues for the residents of my district. The...

Morinello Celebrates Donate Life Month

This week, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) joined his Assembly colleagues in celebrating National Donate Life Month. Morinello also joined his colleagues in signing a Legislative Resolution on Tuesday to raise awareness of organ...

Morinello Refocuses Fight against Government Corruption

After passing pension forfeiture legislation in January, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) aims to refocus the conversation around what he’s calling “the most crippling problem facing New York State” - ethics reform. This...

Morinello Joins Colleagues in Direct-Care Funding Rally

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On Tuesday, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) joined the governor and his Assembly colleagues to rally for the inclusion of increased funding in the 2017-2018 New York State Budget for the state’s direct-care workers. The Assembly...

Morinello Refocuses Fight against Government Corruption

After passing pension forfeiture legislation in January, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) aims to refocus the conversation around what he’s calling “the most crippling problem facing New York State” - ethics reform. This...

Morinello Addresses Casino Compact Dispute

“The situation that is unfolding is a contractual issue and the compact provides for arbitration in an instance such as this. I urge the Governor and Seneca Nation to use this provision in an expedited manner to come to a timely resolution. I have been...

Morinello Announces Italian-American Scholarship Opportunities

Today, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) joined his colleagues in the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators and announced the Conference is now accepting applications for its annual college scholarship contest....

Morinello Joins Forces with Red Cross to Host Blood Drive

Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) is joining forces with Grand Island’s volunteer fire fighters and the Red Cross to host a blood drive on Tuesday, March 28 at Grand Island Fire Hall, located at 2275 Baseline Road. Morinello...

A Budget That Works For Western New York

Today, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) announced a few of his priorities for the 2017 New York State Budget, and what he would like to see included for the residents of the 145th Assembly District. Some of these priorities include...

Morinello Stands By Western New York Values

“Today, I voted against the hyper-partisan state budget wish-list introduced by the Assembly Majority. This one-house budget is the embodiment of New York City special interests and partisan politics. I could not in good conscience vote in favor of...

Morinello Announces Boater Safety Course

Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls), in conjunction with the Niagara County Sheriff’s 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 2179...

Morinello Joins Niagara County Road Workers for CHIPS Rally

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Today, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) joined highway workers from across the state to advocate for Western New York’s fair share of infrastructure funding. The Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS)...

Assembly Passes STAR Program Revision

Last week, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) and his Assembly colleagues passed Assembly Bill 5969, which would revert the state’s School Tax Relief Program back to its original design for all homeowners. This change comes just...

Morinello Calls for Common Sense Reform

“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 across...

Morinello Pushes For DeVeaux Woods Park Construction

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 Falls’s Goat Island. The governor’s proposal comes with pushback...

Morinello Provides Clarity on Zombie Properties

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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...