Senator Andrew Lanza, who represents New York’s 24th District, recently used his social media platform to promote scholarship opportunities and encourage community goodwill through a series of posts in February 2026.
On February 12, Lanza announced the opening of a scholarship application period for students: “The application window for the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators’ scholarships is now open! Students can apply online using the link below. Applications are due by March 16th. For criteria and to apply, visit: https://t.co/c0qTk8BTTY https://t.co/0BBzQ42Wjz”
Two days later, on Valentine’s Day, he posted a message encouraging expressions of gratitude: “Happy Valentine’s Day! Take time today to show your gratitude for that special someone. https://t.co/Q1OuFGM10Y”
On February 15, Lanza marked Random Acts of Kindness Week with a call for daily kindness: “Happy Random Acts of Kindness Week! Whether you’re holding the door for others, letting someone go ahead of you in the market, or even complimenting a stranger, let’s take this week to practice kindness in our daily lives. https://t.co/96WFXtoxtA”
Lanza has been recognized for his advocacy on issues including school upgrades, park expansions, and open space preservation on Staten Island (official website). He is aligned with the Republican and Conservative parties and serves as Senate Deputy Minority Leader. His committee assignments have included Rules, Judiciary, Ethics and Internal Governance, and Cities 1 (official website).
As a state senator representing Staten Island’s 24th District (official website), Lanza has also promoted legislative measures addressing domestic violence prevention and crime victim rights.
