Joseph Cinquemani

Joseph Cinquemani graduated from Pearl River High School, according to Ballotpedia.[3] He earned a B.S. from Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations in 1990 and a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law in 1994.[1][3] He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1995 and to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, and he holds a real estate broker license.[1]

Since October 1997 Cinquemani has operated the Law Office of Joseph Cinquemani, Esq., in New Rochelle, representing clients in business, real estate, and secured transactions, including start-ups and cannabis businesses.[1] His campaign biography describes a practice focused on real estate, business transactions, and succession planning.[2] He serves on the New York State Bar Association's Cannabis Law Section Committee and is a member of the Fordham Law and Cornell alumni associations.[1]

According to his campaign website, Cinquemani has lived in New Rochelle and Pelham Bay for 30 years and is the father of triplets who attended New Rochelle public schools.[2] He and his family volunteer with Hope & Heroes, which raises funds for childhood cancer and blood disorder care.[1] He became the Republican nominee for NY-16 in 2026 after the June 23 Republican primary was canceled.[3] He received 24.0% of the vote to George Latimer's 75.7%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[4]