“As an Italian-American, I cannot express deep enough sympathies for what Italy and Italian citizens are going through in the wake of the devastation caused by a recent 6.2 magnitude earthquake. As a member of the New York Italian-American State Legislators, and the proud representative of many Italian-American constituents, the people of Italy remain in my thoughts and prayers as they search for survivors amid continued aftershocks."

“I will continue to use my platform as a state representative to bring awareness to this devastating event, and will look to aid the recovery effort in any and all ways I possibly can. I look forward to the day Italy comes back stronger than ever before from this natural disaster, as I am most certain that it will.”