A lifelong Long Islander, Andrew has dedicated his life to family and community.
The proud son of a lawyer and small business owner, Andrew went to Sayville High School where he participated in student government and worked at the local hardware store. As a man of faith, Andrew received his communion and confirmation at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, where he still attends Mass every Sunday. After high school graduation, Andrew went on to receive his BA in history and classical humanities from The George Washington University. Andrew then returned to Long Island where he received his Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University.
As a third-generation Long Islander, I have long enjoyed boating, fishing, and relaxing with family and friends at the beach. The Great South Bay is one of Southeast Long Island’s greatest resources, and protecting the bay is in the best interest of both our environment and economy.
I am a member of the Conservative Climate Caucus (CCC), as well as co-Chair of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus because I believe we can address our changing climate while also protecting the economic prosperity of the United States.
Preserving the Great South Bay is an all-hands-on-deck effort, from cleaning up creeks and streams to eliminating waste pollution. Local, state, and federal governments also need to contribute their fair share in protecting this national treasure. During my time in Albany, I supported measures that cracked down on illegal dumping of solid waste, protected the drinking water of Long Islanders, increased waste diversion through recycling and composting, protected endangered and threatened species in the Empire State, and implemented sustainable energy loan programs.
Another environmental area of concern on Long Island is the Bethpage Plume. For decades, runoff from the former Grumman Aerospace site has been contaminating our region’s drinking water. While it took far too long, I am happy that an agreement has finally been reached with Northop Grumman and the U.S. Navy to reverse and eliminate the groundwater pollution. I look forward to working with our local, state, and federal partners to ensure the plan is fully implemented.
Here’s how I am working to protect NY-02’s environment: