Lanza earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from St. John’s University. In 1992, he received a Juris Doctor degree from Fordham University School of Law.

Senator Andrew J. Lanza | New York State Legislative Ethics Commission

Senator Lanza and his wife Marcele, a NYC public school teacher, have three children, Olivia, Abigail and Andrew Jack. They reside in the town of Great Kills.

Andrew J. Lanza earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting from St. John’s University and a law degree from Fordham University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Marcele, in Great Kills and has three children.

Senator Andrew J. Lanza | NYS Legislative Ethics Commission

Andrew J. Lanza earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from St. John’s University and his law degree from Fordham University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Marcele, in Great Kills and has three children.

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.

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.

Andrew previously worked as an assistant district attorney in Robert Morgenthau's office and as an accountant, and owned a business.

Andrew previously worked as an assistant district attorney in Robert Morgenthau's office, as an accountant, and as a business owner.

Senator Andrew J. Lanza was first elected to the New York State Senate in 2006. He represents the 24th Senate District, which includes parts of Staten Island and Brooklyn. Senator Lanza is a member of the Senate Republican Conference and has served in various leadership roles, including as the Deputy Minority Leader.

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Andrew currently serves as the New York State Senator for the 24th District. He was first elected in 2006.

New York State Senator Andrew J. Lanza

Andrew currently serves as the New York State Senator for the 24th District. He was first elected in 2006 and is in his 10th term. 

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Senator Lanza is continuing that fight in Albany. He has sponsored tax relief legislation in the Senate and has opposed budget proposals which do not adequately reduce taxes for Staten Island residents. 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.

Senators Ortt, Lanza, O'Mara, Helming, And Weber Urge Senate Majority To Address Key Budget Issues

Supports lower taxes and has sponsored tax-relief legislation.

Authored legislation to cap New York City property taxes.

- Supports lower taxes and has sponsored tax-relief legislation.
- Authored legislation to cap New York City property taxes.

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Energy & the Environment

Lanza has successfully passed a number of landmark laws that were critical for Staten Island. He secured historic toll relief programs on all four Staten Island Bridges and codified comprehensive reforms to overhaul the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to ensure greater transparency and accountability. He authored the groundbreaking new I-STOP legislation to address the prescription drug abuse epidemic in New York by creating an online database that enables doctors and pharmacists to report and track controlled narcotics in real-time. He also authored legislation which forced the City to restore bus service for 7th and 8th grade students and ensures that service cannot be unfairly taken from Staten Island children again.

Senator Lanza has also stood up to those who seek to cut desperately needed funds from Staten Island’s Hospitals and Nursing Homes. Our health care system is vital to the well being of the people of Staten Island, and Albany must assist, rather than oppose our efforts to improve it.

Authored I-STOP, creating an online system for doctors and pharmacists to report and track controlled narcotics in real time.

Authored I-STOP legislation, creating an online system for doctors and pharmacists to report and track controlled narcotics.

Opposes cuts to funding for Staten Island hospitals and nursing homes.

- Authored I-STOP legislation, creating an online system for doctors and pharmacists to report and track controlled narcotics.
- Opposes cuts to funding for Staten Island hospitals and nursing homes.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

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. He passed a law which makes Internet impersonation a crime and ensured that New York was the first state in the nation to require labels on video games. He also authored legislation which requires that GPS monitoring devices be issued with orders of protection.

In 2015, Lanza authored and passed historic legislation to prevent human trafficking and give greater protections to trafficked victims. The Trafficking Victims Protection and Justice Act will save lives by preventing the exploitation of children and adults who are victims of human trafficking. It also toughens penalties against those who buy and sell young women, men and children and reduces the stigma defendants may face when they are victims of the massive $32 billion sex trafficking industry.

Authored legislation requiring global positioning system monitoring devices with orders of protection.

Authored legislation that would require issuing global positioning system (GPS) monitoring devices with orders of protection.

Passed a law making internet impersonation a crime.

Authored and passed the Trafficking Victims Protection and Justice Act, which seeks to prevent human trafficking and expand protections for trafficking victims.

- Authored legislation that would require issuing global positioning system (GPS) monitoring devices with orders of protection.
- Passed a law making internet impersonation a crime.
- Authored and passed the Trafficking Victims Protection and Justice Act, which seeks to prevent human trafficking and expand protections for trafficking victims.

Public Safety

He authored the groundbreaking new I-STOP legislation to address the prescription drug abuse epidemic in New York by creating an online database that enables doctors and pharmacists to report and track controlled narcotics in real-time. He also authored legislation which forced the City to restore bus service for 7th and 8th grade students and ensures that service cannot be unfairly taken from Staten Island children again.

Authored legislation restoring bus service for seventh- and eighth-grade students and preventing Staten Island students from unfairly losing that service.

Authored legislation restoring bus service for seventh- and eighth-grade students and preventing Staten Island students from losing that service.

- Authored legislation restoring bus service for seventh- and eighth-grade students and preventing Staten Island students from losing that service.

Education

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Senators Ortt, Lanza, O'Mara, Helming, And Weber Urge Senate Majority To Address Key Budget Issues | NYSenate.gov

“New York has been driven off the rails by irrational leftist policies and bizarre priorities. We need common sense governance which will empower New Yorkers and lead us to our best future.  Lower taxes, safer communities, and a commitment to individual liberty will provide the way,” stated Senator Andrew Lanza, Deputy Republican Leader.

- Opposes cuts to funding for Staten Island hospitals and nursing homes.

Throughout his tenure, Senator Lanza has focused on issues such as public safety, education, and economic development. He has been a strong advocate for law enforcement and has worked to secure funding for local schools and infrastructure projects.

- Advocates for law enforcement.
- Passed a law making internet impersonation a crime.
- Authored and passed the Trafficking Victims Protection and Justice Act, which seeks to prevent human trafficking and expand protections for trafficking victims.

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