Sam Pirozzolo, a member of the New York State Assembly representing parts of Richmond County and affiliated with the Republican party, issued several public statements on social media regarding local government responses to recent events in New York City.
On February 23, 2026, Pirozzolo addressed the reopening of public schools in New York City, stating: “Mayor Mamdani should reconsider his decision to reopen NYC public schools tomorrow. My full statement: https://t.co/vhzvwAtBi3”.
The following day, he commented on snow removal efforts in Staten Island after a blizzard. On February 24, 2026, he wrote: “I have heard from A LOT of Staten Islanders & understand there are still many streets that need to be plowed. There are residents that literally cannot get out of their homes and off their blocks. (1/2) https://t.co/8NjB3XcuoW”. In a subsequent post made moments later, he added: “I called for a Staten Island meeting with DSNY regarding the response to the blizzard and expect that to be held at 11:30am. I hope to have updates & more information to share once it concludes. (2/2)”.
Pirozzolo’s legislative work includes advocacy for educational improvements such as gifted and talented programs for middle school students and efforts that resulted in returning over $4 billion to New York public schools through litigation (official website). He also focuses on supporting law enforcement, reforming bail and parole systems, promoting small business growth, and addressing environmental hazards in schools. In addition to his legislative duties, Pirozzolo maintains a family optical business (official biography).
