NY State Senate · District 15

• YesAssesses a separate tax on distributions from designated settlement funds · S10585 · Passed Senate 39–21 · 2026-06-01 official record ↗Assesses a 100% tax on distributions from the federal anti-weaponization fund; provides that such tax shall not be reduced pursuant to any deduction, exemption or credit.
• YesProvides 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 Senate 47–13 · 2026-06-01 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.
• YesRelates to winter road maintenance data collection and monitoring · S10094 · Passed Senate 44–16 · 2026-06-01 official record ↗Establishes a standardized statewide system for collecting, recording, and monitoring winter road maintenance operational data in order to improve efficiency, enhance transparency, and support the protection of water resources in the state of New York; requires calibration of all deicing material application equipment used for winter highway maintenance on public roads.
• YesEstablishes the New York State grid reliability and energy affordability transition (GREAT) act · S9500-A · Passed Senate 39–21 · 2026-06-01 official record ↗Establishes the New York State grid reliability and energy affordability transition (GREAT) act; establishes the virtual power plant program to help reduce energy costs and grid reliability risks; provides incentives to participants for supporting the grid by investing in distributed energy resources and reducing net energy costs.
• YesRelates to placing restrictions on the sale of flare guns · S8455-B · Passed Senate 35–25 · 2026-06-01 official record ↗Establishes the crimes of criminal sale of a flare gun in the first and second degrees; sets restrictions on and requirements for the sale of flare guns.
• YesRequires certain construction project contracts to include siting of renewable energy systems, qualified energy storage systems, or electric major utility transmission facilities · S7898-A · Passed Senate 39–21 · 2026-06-01 official record ↗Requires certain construction project contracts with a value of greater than or equal to five million dollars to include siting of renewable energy systems, qualified energy storage systems, or major electric transmission facilities.
• YesConcealed Carry Improvement Act · S51001 · Passed 43–20 · 2022-07-01 official record ↗Enacted after the Bruen decision: added training and character requirements for carry permits and barred guns in designated sensitive places.
• Yes2021–22 Budget Revenue Bill (raised taxes on income over $1M and corporate franchise tax) · S2509-C · Passed 38–25 · 2021-04-06 official record ↗Raised personal income tax rates on incomes above $1 million and raised the corporate franchise tax rate on large businesses, among other revenue measures.
• YesProtect Our Courts Act · S425-A · Passed 42–18 · 2020-07-22 official record ↗Bars federal civil immigration arrests of people going to, attending, or leaving New York courthouses without a judicial warrant.
• YesClimate Leadership and Community Protection Act · S6599 · Passed 41–21 · 2019-06-18 official record ↗Set statewide targets of 70% renewable electricity by 2030 and an 85% cut in greenhouse-gas emissions by 2050.
• YesHousing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 · S6458 · Passed 36–26 · 2019-06-14 official record ↗Made rent regulation permanent, ended vacancy decontrol and the vacancy bonus, and limited rent increases for major capital improvements.
• YesExtreme Risk Protection Orders (Red Flag Law) · S2451 · Passed 42–21 · 2019-01-29 official record ↗Allows courts to temporarily bar people found to pose a danger to themselves or others from possessing firearms.
• NoReproductive Health Act · S240 · Passed 38–24 · 2019-01-22 official record ↗Moved abortion from the penal code to the public-health law and protected access to abortion under state law.

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.

• actionChairs the Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering and the Committee on State-Native American Relations; also serves on the Budget and Revenue, Cities 1, Education, Insurance, Rules, and Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs committees.[2]
• bill2026-04-29 · Sponsored S10104, which would expand the list of bail-eligible offenses to include offenses involving physical harm or danger to others; remained in the Senate Codes Committee as of April 29, 2026.[3]
• bill2026-04-28 · Sponsored S10059-A ("Brendon's Law"), which would create new penalties for motor vehicle speed contests, sideshows and street takeovers and authorize vehicle seizure; amended and recommitted to the Senate Transportation Committee on April 28, 2026.[4]
• bill2026-04-27 · Sponsored S10069, which would enhance know-your-customer and responsible-gaming requirements for mobile sports wagering; remained in the Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee as of April 27, 2026.[5]

• ✕OpposesKeep congestion pricing in Manhattan

  Has repeatedly opposed the Manhattan Central Business District Tolling Program, introducing legislation to delay its enforcement and arguing it burdens taxi and truck drivers, seniors, people with disabilities, and outer-borough businesses.[6]

  “While the contradictory program aims to reduce traffic congestion and simultaneously bolster funding for our public transit system from vehicles paying the toll, it also poses significant financial challenges to various groups, including local businesses, taxi drivers, truck operators, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.”

• ✓SupportsFaster transition away from fossil fuelsFrom recorded votes

  Voted yes on S6599 (Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, 2019-06-18): Set statewide targets of 70% renewable electricity by 2030 and an 85% cut in greenhouse-gas emissions by 2050.[11]

  What they say: Voted yes on the GREAT Act (S9500-A), which creates a statewide virtual power plant program aimed at reducing reliance on fossil-fuel peaker plants and supporting the state's clean-energy targets.[7]

• ✓SupportsStronger rent regulation and tenant protectionsFrom recorded votes

  Voted yes on S6458 (Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019, 2019-06-14): Made rent regulation permanent, ended vacancy decontrol and the vacancy bonus, and limited rent increases for major capital improvements.[10]

• ✓SupportsStricter gun lawsFrom recorded votes

  Voted yes on S2451 (Extreme Risk Protection Orders (Red Flag Law), 2019-01-29): Allows courts to temporarily bar people found to pose a danger to themselves or others from possessing firearms. Voted yes on S51001 (Concealed Carry Improvement Act, 2022-07-01): Enacted after the Bruen decision: added training and character requirements for carry permits and barred guns in designated sensitive places.[12][13]

• ✕OpposesProtect legal access to abortionFrom recorded votes

  Voted no on S240 (Reproductive Health Act, 2019-01-22): Moved abortion from the penal code to the public-health law and protected access to abortion under state law.[14]

• ✕OpposesExpand immigration enforcement and deportationsFrom recorded votes

  Voted yes on S425-A (Protect Our Courts Act, 2020-07-22): Bars federal civil immigration arrests of people going to, attending, or leaving New York courthouses without a judicial warrant.[15]

• ✓SupportsRaise taxes on high earners or corporationsFrom recorded votes

  Voted yes on S2509-C (2021–22 Budget Revenue Bill (raised taxes on income over $1M and corporate franchise tax), 2021-04-06): Raised personal income tax rates on incomes above $1 million and raised the corporate franchise tax rate on large businesses, among other revenue measures.[16]

• Describes his role as legislative advocacy for "children, the elderly, families, working people, consumers and veterans," alongside environmental protection, economic development and government accountability.[2]

• Born in 1964, the son of former U.S. Representative Joseph P. Addabbo Sr.; a lifelong Queens resident.[2]
• Attended Nativity BVM School in Ozone Park and Archbishop Molloy High School, then earned a degree from St. John's University (1986) and a law degree from Touro Law School (1992).[2]
• Practiced law for about a decade before entering politics.[2]
• Served seven years on the New York City Council representing the 32nd District beginning in 2001, working on infrastructure, school technology and community-services funding, before winning election to the State Senate in 2008.[2]

• ✕OpposesKeep congestion pricing in Manhattan

  Listed stopping congestion pricing in Manhattan among the policy positions he is passionate about.[9]

• In a 2022 Ballotpedia candidate survey for this same seat, listed crime, schools, and taxes and inflation as his three key campaign messages.[9]
• Says he is focused on the needs of seniors and children.[9]
• Describes his approach to office as auditing how government spends money: reviewing how officials vote and spend, whether programs actually reach and satisfy the people they are meant to help, and publicizing out-of-order city services and equipment.[9]

• Earned a bachelor's degree from American University in 1984; is retired.[8]
• Has run for New York State Senate District 15 in 2022 and 2024, for New York City Council District 29 in 2023, for New York State Assembly District 28 in 2018 and 2020, and for Queens Borough President, losing each race.[8]