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New York State Senate District 15
St. John's University—BS Accounting; Touro Law School—JD
Data last updated 10/21/2026
Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. is a Democratic New York State Senator representing District 15 in Queens. He was elected to the State Senate in 2008 after serving seven years on the New York City Council, and before entering the City Council he practiced law for 10 years. His public-service background also includes community work with the Ozone Park Kiwanis, service as former president of the Ozone Tudor Civic Association, and prior tenure as Executive Secretary of Community Board #10Q.
Committee Assignments: Racing, Gaming and Wagering · State-Native American Relations · Budget and Revenue · Cities 1 · Education · Insurance · Rules · Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs
Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Democratic New York State Senator for District 15, has supported expanding preventive care, insurance coverage, and patient access measures, including cancer screening access and faster oncology pre-authorization. His healthcare record also includes co-sponsoring bills on hearing-aid coverage, therapy co-payment limits, opioid fund transparency, and health-related supports for children with medical conditions.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Addabbo supported Senate passage of legislation to ensure people with a personal history of ovarian cancer can access health screenings and preventive care, stating that survivors should have access to screenings that can save lives.
SourceJoseph P. Addabbo Jr., the Democratic New York State Senator for District 15, emphasizes job creation through small-business tax incentives, veteran employment supports, job fairs, and gaming-sector revenue/jobs. His economy-and-jobs record includes sponsoring a small-business hiring tax credit for disabled workers, co-sponsoring veteran job-access legislation, supporting expanded veteran-owned business contracting, and backing mobile sports betting/casino-related economic development.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Hosted a job fair at Aqueduct Racetrack with about 500 job seekers and 70 employers, described as part of his mission to develop local economic growth through job creation.
SourceSupported mobile sports betting, stating that its tax revenue would help create job opportunities while funding education and gambling-addiction resources.
SourceJoseph P. Addabbo Jr., Democratic New York State Senator for District 15, has supported immigrant-protection measures, including voting for SUNY/CUNY limits on immigration-status inquiries and inclusive terminology in state law. He has also promoted access to local legal services that include immigration assistance for constituents.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Addabbo partnered with NYLAG to bring a free legal-services van to his district offices, with immigration listed among the legal-advice topics available to constituents.
SourceJoseph P. Addabbo Jr., the Democratic New York State Senator for District 15, has supported climate and clean-energy policy through co-sponsorships and votes for renewable energy, energy storage, geothermal incentives, and New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. He has also publicly framed climate change and storm-related outages as district infrastructure and resiliency issues.
Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Democratic New York State Senator for District 15, emphasizes school safety, education access, support for students with disabilities, and adequate public-school funding. His education record includes sponsoring bills on emergency planning for children with disabilities, academic credit for veterans, school construction notices, and sibling school-admission preferences, plus cosponsoring student health and accommodation measures.
Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Democratic New York State Senator for District 15, emphasizes stricter enforcement, accountability, and prevention measures as part of public safety. His recent public safety actions focus on illegal street takeovers, bail eligibility for dangerous offenses, youth safety around cannabis dispensaries, and safer e-bike/e-scooter equipment.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Announced district public-safety improvements near Equity Park, including NYPD review of security needs, a secured park gate, improved lighting, and an ARGUS camera funded through the local council office.
SourceNYSenate.gov
https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/joseph-p-addabbo-jr/aboutFetched: biography, committees, location, current office
New York City Campaign Finance Board
https://www.nyccfb.info/nyc-votes/vgwelcome/general-election-2020/meet-the-candidates/meet-the-candidates/state-senator/senatorial-district-15/joseph-p-addabbo-jr/?languageType=EnglishFetched: education, professional background
Transparency USA
https://www.transparencyusa.org/ny/candidate/joseph-p-addabboFetched: campaignFinance
Follow the Money NYC search
https://securecontactrecords.nyccfb.info/FTMSearch/Home/FTMSearchFetched: campaignFinance
Vote Smart
https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/44931/joseph-addabbo-jrFetched: candidate identity verification
New York State Senate
https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/joseph-p-addabbo-jr/aboutFetched: candidate identity verification
Blue Voter Guide
https://bluevoterguide.org/NY/candidate_Joseph_Addabbo/29472?electionId=564Fetched: endorsements
New York League of Conservation Voters
https://www.nylcv.org/press-item/nylcv-gives-green-announces-2026-endorsements-for-state-legislative-races/Fetched: endorsements
Planned Parenthood Empire State Acts
https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/uploads/filer_public/af/44/af443976-e40e-4f37-9bd3-4622156c08e2/ppesa_2024_senate_scorecard.pdfFetched: ratings
New York League of Conservation Voters
https://nylcv.org/wp-content/uploads/NYLCV_2022_StateScorecard_FINAL_WEB.pdfFetched: ratings
NYSenate.gov - About Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.
https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/joseph-p-addabbo-jr/aboutFetched: issuePositions
NYSenate.gov - Addabbo legislative package press release
https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2026/joseph-p-addabbo-jr/addabbo-announces-approval-legislative-package?page=5Fetched: issuePositions
NYSenate.gov - Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. about page
https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/joseph-p-addabbo-jr/aboutFetched: issuePositions
NYSenate.gov - Senate Bill S1555
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S1555Fetched: issuePositions
NYSenate.gov - veteran job access press release
https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2026/joseph-p-addabbo-jr/senate-passes-addabbo-co-sponsored-bill-expand-jobFetched: issuePositions
NYSenate.gov - veteran economic opportunities package press release
https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2026/joseph-p-addabbo-jr/addabbo-announces-senate-passage-measures-expand?page=0Fetched: issuePositions
NYSenate.gov - 2025 Addabbo job fair press release
https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2025/joseph-p-addabbo-jr/senator-addabbo-announces-successful-job-fair?page=0Fetched: issuePositions
Governor of New York - mobile sports wagering revenue announcement
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-mobile-sports-wagering-generated-862-million-new-york-state-itsFetched: issuePositions
NYSenate.gov - Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. official profile
https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/joseph-p-addabbo-jr/aboutFetched: issuePositions
NYSenate.gov - Senate Bill S2778
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S2778Fetched: issuePositions
NYSenate.gov - Assembly Bill A10147
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A10147Fetched: issuePositions
NYSenate.gov - Addabbo partners with NYLAG
https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2026/joseph-p-addabbo-jr/addabbo-partners-nylag-bring-free-legal-servicesFetched: issuePositions
NYSenate.gov - Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act press release
https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2019/addabbo-speaks-new-york-energy-week-symposium-highlighting-climateFetched: issuePositions
NYSenate.gov - Senate Bill S1527A
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1527Fetched: issuePositions
NYSenate.gov - Senate Bill S1527 original amendment vote details
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1527/amendment/originalFetched: issuePositions
NYSenate.gov - Senate Bill S3864 geothermal tax credit
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S3864Fetched: issuePositions
NYSenate.gov - Senate Bill S8717 renewable energy information
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8717Fetched: issuePositions
NYSenate.gov - Emergency plans for children with disabilities
https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2026/joseph-p-addabbo-jr/senate-passes-addabbo-legislation-protect-children?page=1Fetched: issuePositions
NYSenate.gov - Veterans academic credit bill
https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2025/joseph-p-addabbo-jr/addabbo-bill-providing-academic-credit-veteransFetched: issuePositions
NYSenate.gov - School construction notice bill
https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2025/joseph-p-addabbo-jr/addabbo-bill-mandating-schools-receive-14-dayFetched: issuePositions
NYSenate.gov - Sibling school admissions bill
https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2024/joseph-p-addabbo-jr/addabbo-introduces-bill-enhance-school-admission?page=0Fetched: issuePositions
NYSenate.gov - Education-related legislative package
https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2026/joseph-p-addabbo-jr/addabbo-announces-approval-legislative-package?page=5Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate - Senator Addabbo street takeover public safety press release
https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2026/joseph-p-addabbo-jr/senator-addabbo-introduces-legislation-strengthen?page=3Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate - S10059A bill page
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S10059/amendment/AFetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate - S10104 bill page
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S10104Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate - S8948A bill page
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8948/amendment/AFetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate - Senator Addabbo S.9155 no vote statement
https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2026/joseph-p-addabbo-jr/nys-senator-joseph-p-addabbo-jr-statement-s9155-no?page=8Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate - Equity Park safety improvements press release
https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2026/joseph-p-addabbo-jr/senator-addabbo-announces-partnership-drivenFetched: issuePositions