Samuel Pirozzolo
RCINCUMBENTNY State Assemblymember, District 63 (since 2023)
Samuel Pirozzolo is the Republican and Conservative Party incumbent seeking a third term. A native Staten Islander and small-business owner, he has focused his first term on opposing battery-energy-storage sites, congestion pricing and bail reform, and on property-tax and education issues.[1][2]
Floor votes in Albany
- NoProvides that a microbusiness licensee authorized to conduct retail sales may serve as a processor and cultivator for purposes of cannabis showcase event permits · S10113 · Passed Assembly 88–53 · 2026-06-05 official record ↗Provides that a microbusiness licensee authorized to conduct retail sales may serve as a processor and cultivator for purposes of cannabis showcase event permits.
- NoRelates to granting employees access to personnel records · S3460 · Passed Assembly 92–49 · 2026-05-19 official record ↗Grants employees access to personnel records; requires notice of negative information in such records and an opportunity for a review; permits employee to include certain information in personnel records.
Votes on landmark laws since 2019, plus 2026 roll calls where at least five members voted on the losing side — read from the legislature’s official records.
On the record — official actions
- bill2025-05-20 · Prime-sponsored A00139, which would prohibit siting or construction of battery energy storage systems in Assembly District 63; held for consideration in the Local Governments Committee 13-5 on May 20, 2025.[3]
- bill2026-05-20 · Prime-sponsored A09019, which would prohibit the New York City mayor from residing in a rent-stabilized apartment and authorize a landlord to bring an eviction proceeding against the mayor; held for consideration in the Housing Committee 17-8 on May 20, 2026.[4]
- billPrime-sponsored A00263, a constitutional amendment to lengthen Assembly and Senate terms to six years and impose term limits on legislators; referred to the Governmental Operations Committee.[5]
- billPrime-sponsored A08927, which would prohibit cannabis retail licensees from operating a storefront within 500 feet of child day-care centers, public parks or playgrounds; referred to the Economic Development Committee.[6]
Positions on the issues
- OpposesKeep congestion pricing in Manhattan
Opposes congestion pricing, describing it as one of several policies driving up costs for Staten Island families.[7]
“He opposes congestion pricing schemes, green energy mandates that spike your utility bill, and tax hikes disguised as investments.”
- OpposesFaster transition away from fossil fuels
Opposes green-energy mandates that he says raise utility bills, as part of opposing what his campaign calls the cost-of-living agenda coming out of Albany.[7]
“green energy mandates that spike your utility bill”
In their words — priorities
- Opposes the siting and construction of battery energy storage systems in the district, citing fire and safety risks.[7]
- Opposes congestion pricing, green-energy mandates and other policies he says raise energy bills, tolls and taxes for working families.[7]
- Wants the city's property-tax assessment system updated, saying Staten Island's single- and two-family homes are taxed at higher effective rates than larger multifamily buildings.[7]
- Supports repealing cashless bail reform and backs the NYPD.[7]
- Says he has delivered funding for Staten Island schools, nonprofits and substance-abuse treatment providers.[7][8]
Background
- Born in and lives in New York, New York (Staten Island); career experience includes working in his family's optical practice for more than three decades.[2]
- Served as president of Community Education Council 31 on Staten Island for seven years and as Vice President of the New York City Parents Union.[2][8]
- Elected to the New York State Assembly on November 8, 2022, to represent Staten Island's West Shore.[8]
- Assigned in 2025-2026 to the Children and Families, Economic Development/Job Creation/Commerce and Industry, Education, Energy, and Higher Education committees.[2]