Senator Andrew Lanza, who represents New York’s 24th District and serves as Senate Deputy Minority Leader, marked several national and cultural observances in recent posts on his social media account. His tweets acknowledged Presidents Day, Ramadan, and Lunar New Year.
On February 16, 2026, Lanza posted: “Today, we honor the presidents of our great nation, past and present. Over 250 years, 45 men have served as Commander in Chief, each playing a vital role in our nation’s history. We thank them for their service to the United States of America and for leading the free world.”
The following day, he extended greetings to those observing Ramadan: “Happy Ramadan, a time of fasting, reflection and community in the Islamic faith. May the next month bring you peace and blessings.” This message was posted on February 17, 2026.
Later that same day, Lanza recognized another significant celebration with his post: “Happy Lunar New Year! In spirit of the year of the Horse, may your 2026 be filled with great energy and success.”
Lanza has been active in supporting various community initiatives such as school upgrades and park expansions on Staten Island (official website). He is aligned with the Republican and Conservative parties as a state senator (official website) and has held leadership roles including serving on committees like Rules, Judiciary, Ethics and Internal Governance (official website). Lanza has also advocated for legislation addressing criminal justice issues such as protecting against domestic violence and strengthening crime victim rights (official website). His work extends to promoting zoning protections and enhancing recreational spaces within his district (official website).
