Sam Pirozzolo is a Republican/Conservative Assembly Member representing New York's 63rd District, which covers parts of Richmond County . A native Staten Islander, he was elected to the New York State Assembly on November 8, 2022, and operates his family's optical practice, which he has successfully run for 33 years. His full name is Samuel T. Pirozzolo. Notable achievements include creating a Gifted and Talented program for middle school students, advocating for retired police officers as school resource officers, fighting for the cleanup of toxic PCBs from school light fixtures, and participating in litigation that returned over $4 billion to New York public schools. He also pushed for equal capital funding for co-located charter schools. In the Legislature, he prioritizes supporting law enforcement, reforming bail and parole policies, and aiding small businesses. Recently, he was appointed as an Alternate to the Higher Education Budget Conference Committee for the 2026-2027 state budget.

Education and Political Experience

Specific details on formal education are not available in public records. Pirozzolo served as past president of Community Education Council 31 for seven years, where he advanced key education initiatives. His political experience includes his 2022 election to the Assembly, ongoing service in the Republican/Conservative caucus, and his 2026 appointment to the Higher Education Budget Conference Committee by Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra.