Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.
Candidate for State Senator, 15th District
Background
- Occupation
- State senator
State senator for the 15th District in Queens since 2008, after seven years on the New York City Council. He chairs the Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Sponsored full property tax exemptions for fully disabled veterans.In office
S.1183, signed into law in December 2025; local governments may opt in.
ReportAddabbo Bills to Expand Property Tax Relief for 100 Percent Service-Disabled Veterans and Help Veteran Organizations Signed Into LawPublic statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
“authorizing counties, cities, towns, villages, and school districts to provide a full real property tax exemption to veterans with a 100% service-connected disability”
Roads & infrastructure
Sponsored requiring 45 days' notice before utility rate increases.In office
ReportNYS Senate Passes Addabbo Bill Requiring Utility Companies to Provide 45 Days Notice for Rate IncreasesPublic statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
“requiring gas and electric corporations to notify customers at least forty-five days before any increase in service rates or charges”
Environment & parks
Sponsored letting sanitation departments use cameras against illegal dumping.In office
ReportAddabbo Bill to Combat Illegal Dumping Passes NYS SenatePublic statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
“will empower local sanitation departments to install and use security cameras to catch individuals engaged in illegal dumping”
Government & transparency
Supports closing the online sweepstakes casino loophole.In office
ReportAddabbo Will Push to Address the Sweepstakes Gaming LoopholePublic statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
“ensuring New Yorkers are protected from gambling operations that have the potential of becoming more problematic without proper legislative action”
All sources (8)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Contest List (Kings County section)
Election filing · Board of Elections in the City of New York · Sep 11, 2026 · vote.nyc
- November 3, 2026 General Contest List (Queens County section)
Election filing · Board of Elections in the City of New York · Sep 11, 2026 · vote.nyc
- About Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.
Government record · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
- Addabbo Bills to Expand Property Tax Relief for 100 Percent Service-Disabled Veterans and Help Veteran Organizations Signed Into Law
Public statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
- Addabbo Bill to Combat Illegal Dumping Passes NYS Senate
Public statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
- NYS Senate Passes Addabbo Bill Requiring Utility Companies to Provide 45 Days Notice for Rate Increases
Public statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
- Addabbo Will Push to Address the Sweepstakes Gaming Loophole
Public statement · New York State Senate · web.archive.org
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