Mike LiPetri

Mike LiPetri
LiPetri in 2024
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 9th district
In office
January 1, 2019 – January 1, 2021
Preceded byChristine Pellegrino
Succeeded byMichael Durso
Personal details
BornMichael John LiPetri
(1990-07-10) July 10, 1990
New York City, New York, U.S.
PartyRepublican
EducationUniversity at Albany (BA)
Albany Law School (JD)

Michael John LiPetri (born July 10, 1990) is an American Republican attorney and politician from New York State who served one term as a New York State Assemblyman from the 9th district from 2019 to 2021.

LiPetri graduated from Albany Law School in 2015 and was employed as an assistant corporation counsel for the New York City Law Department representing the city and municipal officials.[1] Prior to his election to the assembly, he briefly worked as an associate attorney at Rivkin Radler, LLP.[2]

In 2018, LiPetri defeated incumbent assemblywoman Christine Pellegrino in the general election 56% to 44%.[3] In 2020, rather than run for re-election to the state assembly, LiPetri ran in the Republican primary for New York's 2nd congressional district, losing the nomination to Andrew Garbarino, who went on to the win the seat. In 2024, following redistricting line changes, LiPetri ran for and was the Republican nominee in New York's 3rd congressional district. He was defeated by Democrat Tom Suozzi.[4]

Career

New York State Assembly

LiPetri was elected in the 2018 assembly election and would go on to represent the 9th district. Located on the South Shore of Long Island, the district includes several communities including Massapequa, Massapequa Park and South Farmingdale in Nassau County and West Babylon, Babylon village, West Islip and part of Brightwaters in Suffolk County, as well as several barrier islands in the Great South Bay.

Following a string of attacks on New York police using water buckets, LiPetri introduced a bill to make it a felony to assault a police officer with water or any other liquid, such as seminal fluid.[5][6] This followed concerns that these attacks could escalate to include the use of gasoline or acid. LiPetri participated in a ride-along with ICE officers on Long Island.[7]

LiPetri has criticized New York's bail reform law, which eliminates cash bail for certain misdemeanors and allows people charged with nonviolent crimes to be released without bail pending a court appearance. LiPetri was one of two assemblymen to sponsor a bill to increase penalties for sex crimes involving a minor.[8]

LiPetri sponsored a bill in the Assembly to ban the usage of products that contain 1,4-dioxane: a carcinogen found in tap water on Long Island. LiPetri voted in favor of the bill in the Environmental Conservation Committee.[9] The bill was passed and signed into law. LiPetri also cosponsored and voted for a bill to make it easier for public water suppliers to sue polluters for contaminating water supplies. This bill was also passed and signed into law.[10]

LiPetri cosponsored legislation to let college students deduct college supplies—including textbooks—from their taxes.[11] LiPetri also cosponsored the "Learning for Work" Act to establish a youth apprenticeship program and incentivize businesses to participate for occupations which do not require a college education.[12]

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Department of Health ordered nursing homes to accept patients who tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, over 4,500 COVID-19 patients were sent to New York nursing homes.[13] LiPetri called for New York Health Commissioner Howard Zucker to be fired as a result of this policy, and called for a federal investigation of this policy, alleging that it resulted in New York's higher levels of COVID-19 cases and deaths.[14][15]

LiPetri was a member of the Committee on Environmental Conservation, Committee on Corporations, Authorities, and Commissions, Committee on Housing, Committee on Racing and Wagering, and the Committee on Social Services.[16]

2020 congressional election

Following the announcement that 14-term U.S. Representative Peter T. King would not be running for re-election in 2020, LiPetri announced his intention to run for Congress in New York's 2nd congressional district.[17][18] He ran against Assemblyman Andrew Garbarino in the Republican primary.[19] Garbarino defeated LiPetri, 65% to 35%.[20] The district was a top target for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2020.[21]

2024 congressional election

LiPetri was chosen by the Nassau County GOP to be their candidate for New York's 3rd congressional district in the 2024 election cycle, a decision made amidst notable competition from within the party.[22][23][24] The primary was set for June 25, 2024, but was cancelled when LiPetri was the only person slated to be on the ballot.[25] LiPetri's early selection by the Nassau County GOP leaders positioned him favorably against his challengers, avoiding the typical petitioning process required for candidacy.[26] In the general election, LiPetri was defeated by Thomas Suozzi by a margin of 51.7% to 48.1%.[24]

2026 congressional election

In February 2026, LiPetri announced his candidacy for New York's 3rd congressional district in the 2026 election.[27]

Personal life

His grandfather, Angelo LiPetri, was a pitcher for the Phillies during the 1950s.

References

  1. ↑ See e.g. John DAVIS and Joyce v. Davis, Plaintiff, v. THE CITY OF NEW YORK and New York City Department of Transportation, Defendants., 2016 WL 11602976 (N.Y.Sup.)
  2. ↑ Finnegan, Liz (October 11, 2018). "Mike LiPetri: 9th District Assembly". Islip Bulletin. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  3. ↑ Coburn, Jesse (November 7, 2018). "2 LI Assembly incumbents unseated early Wednesday". Newsday. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
  4. ↑ Blank, Steve (November 6, 2024). "U.S Rep Tom Suozzi defeats Republican Mike LiPetri in Congressional District 3". politicsny.com. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
  5. ↑ O'Kane, Caitlin (July 24, 2019). "Videos show NYPD officers being doused with water, pelted with buckets while responding to calls". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  6. ↑ Says, Michael (July 31, 2019). "Following Another Water Incident, Assemblymen Propose Law Making Disrespecting Police A Felony". Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  7. ↑ Sanders, Anna (July 12, 2019). "Long Island Assemblyman Mike LiPetri 'proud' to suit up with ICE agents ahead of planned immigration raids". nydailynews.com. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  8. ↑ "New York State Assembly | Bill Search and Legislative Information". assembly.state.ny.us. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  9. ↑ "New York State Assembly | Bill Search and Legislative Information". nyassembly.gov. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  10. ↑ "NY State Assembly Bill A5477C". NY State Senate. May 16, 2019. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  11. ↑ "New York State Assembly | Bill Search and Legislative Information". nyassembly.gov. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  12. ↑ "NY State Assembly Bill A4255". NY State Senate. February 1, 2019. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  13. ↑ Condon, Bernard; Peltz, Jennifer; Mustian, Jim (May 22, 2020). "AP count: Over 4,500 virus patients sent to NY nursing homes". AP NEWS. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  14. ↑ Roy, Yancey (April 28, 2020). "State assemblyman calls for Zucker's firing". Newsday. Archived from the original on April 29, 2020. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  15. ↑ WABC (May 26, 2020). "Coronavirus News: Lawmaker, families want investigation into Cuomo nursing home directive". ABC7 New York. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  16. ↑ "New York State Assembly | Michael LiPetri". nyassembly.gov. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  17. ↑ Forgey, Quint; Shepard, Steven (November 11, 2019). "GOP Rep. Peter King says he won't seek reelection". POLITICO. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  18. ↑ Roy, Yancey (February 6, 2020). "LiPetri will seek GOP nod for Congress in 2nd District". Newsday. Archived from the original on February 7, 2020. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  19. ↑ Armaghan, Sarah (August 10, 2016). "Islip GOP picks William Garbarino as chairman". Newsday. Archived from the original on August 11, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  20. ↑ "2020 Suffolk County Primary (State, Local and Presidential) Election Results". apps2.suffolkcountyny.gov. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  21. ↑ Wright, David (January 28, 2019). "House Democrats unveil top 2020 targets". CNN. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  22. ↑ Eidler, Scott (March 12, 2024). "Former GOP Assemb. Michael LiPetri picked to challenge Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-Glen Cove)". Newsday. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  23. ↑ Barmash, Jerry (March 13, 2024). "Nassau GOP Picks Their Candidate To Oppose Suozzi Again For Congress". Plainview, NY Patch. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  24. 1 2 "New York's 3rd Congressional District". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  25. ↑ New York State Board of Elections. (2024). 2024 political calendar PDF. Retrieved from https://elections.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2024/03/2024-political-calendar-quad-fold-final-draftv3.pdf
  26. ↑ Hollie, Mia (March 8, 2024). "Nassau GOP drags its feet on NY-3 pick". City & State NY. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  27. ↑ Robinson, Pam (February 3, 2026). "LiPetri Seeking Rematch Against Suozzi in 3rd District". Huntington Now. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
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