Joseph Addabbo, Jr.

Joseph Patrick Addabbo Jr. (born May 13, 1964) is an American politician from the state of New York. A Democrat, Addabbo represents New York's 15th State Senate district in Queens. The district includes all or portions of the following neighborhoods: Forest Hills, Glendale, Kew Gardens, Lindenwood, Ozone Park, Maspeth, Middle Village, Rego Park, Richmond Hill, South Richmond Hill, South Ozone Park, and Woodhaven. Addabbo was first elected to the State Senate in 2008.

Early life, family, and education Addabbo was born in 1964, the youngest child of Congressman Joseph Patrick Addabbo, Sr., and Grace Addabbo. He attended Nativity BVM School in Ozone Park and Archbishop Molloy High School, graduating in 1982. He later received degrees from St. John's University (1986) and Touro Law School (1992). His father served 13 terms in the United States House of Representatives. Addabbo practiced law for 10 years before being elected to the New York City Council. In 2010, Addabbo was re-elected, defeating Republican New York City Councilmember Anthony Como in 2010.

In 2011, Addabbo voted for same-sex marriage legislation that passed the Senate and became law. This vote was a change in position,

In the Senate, Addabbo serves as the Chair of the Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee.

In 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed Addabbo's bill that would have expedited the licensing of new casinos in the New York City metropolitan area.

In 2025, he authored legislation mandating that MTA subway trains have a two-person crew. Critics described two-person crews as costly and unnecessary, as most of the world’s major train lines have either one-person crews or have moved to full automation.

Personal life Addabbo and his wife, Dawn, have two daughters.