Andrew Lanza

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ABOUT ANDREW LANZA

Senator Andrew J. Lanza was elected to represent Staten Island’s 24th New York State Senate District on November 7, 2006. As a former New York City Council member, prosecutor, accountant and business owner, Senator Lanza brings extensive public and private experience to the Senate. Senator Lanza has successfully championed for improvements to Staten Island’s schools, parks, and open spaces. He secured millions of dollars for new classrooms, computer and science labs, books, playgrounds and school safety improvements, while also saving many acres of open space and delivering tens of millions of dollars for new active and passive recreational parks.Senator Lanza is known for advancing cutting edge legislation which keeps New York’s laws up to date in today’s world of constantly evolving technology. Additionally, Senator Lanza has brought the fight to reduce the high property taxes which hurt families, seniors and businesses on Staten Island to the Senate. Lanza voted against the historic tax hikes in the City Council and introduced legislation to repeal the entire tax increase. He also authored legislation which would cap property taxes in New York City to provide relief to middle class taxpayers and seniors living on fixed incomes. As a former Assistant District Attorney in the office of Robert Morgenthau, Senator Lanza remains tough on crime in the Senate. He has sponsored important legislation against sexual predators in order to keep our children and neighbors safe from their despicable acts. He has also pushed new laws to throw the book at those heartless criminals who attack and victimize our seniors. He continues to lead the fight to keep our neighborhoods safe.