Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. is a Democratic New York State Senator representing District 15 in Queens, which includes communities such as Lindenwood, Ozone Park, and Woodhaven. A lifelong Queens resident born on May 13, 1964, he has served as Senator since 2009 and currently holds the position of Majority Deputy Whip and Chairman of the Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee. Notable achievements include prior roles as Deputy Minority Whip , service on the New York City Council , and leadership in committees like State-Native American Relations and Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs. He has been recognized as a 2025 Women of Distinction Honoree and New York State Senate Veterans' Hall of Fame Honoree, and advocates for issues like tick and Lyme disease prevention.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Specific details on formal education are not detailed in available records.
• Political Experience:
  • New York State Senate, District 15 ; re-elected in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024.
  • New York City Council , including former Chair of Parks and Recreation Committee.
  • Current committee roles: Budget and Revenues, Cities, Education, Insurance, Rules, Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs.
  • Former roles: Chair of Elections Committee, Ranking Member of Civil Service and Pensions and Veterans committees; member of Bipartisan Task Force on Hurricane Sandy, Children and Families, Environmental Conservation, Labor, and others.
  • Community involvement: President of Ozone Tudor Civic Association , member of Ozone Park Kiwanis and South Queens Democratic Club.