Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick was elected to represent the constituents of Senate District 9 in 2022. An accomplished attorney, small business owner, and mother, Patricia began her tenure in public service as a Trustee in the Village of Malverne in Nassau County. She then went on to become Malverne’s Police Commissioner and Fire Commissioner, working side-by-side with former Malverne Mayor Patti Ann McDonald. Patricia also served as Malverne’s Deputy Mayor and Budget Director. As a chief fiscal officer and trusted public official, Patricia protected the character of Malverne’s suburban neighborhoods while controlling property taxes and improving services.
Since taking office in the State Senate, Patricia has remained committed to fighting for the priorities of her constituents, with a strong focus on public safety and fiscal responsibility. The first bill she sponsored aimed to restore judicial discretion in setting bail, addressing the rise in crime that has plagued local communities. She has been a vocal opponent of efforts to defund the police and continues to push for legislation that ensures law enforcement has the resources necessary to keep New Yorkers safe. At the same time, she has fought against tax increases and worked to secure critical funding for local schools, infrastructure, and clean water initiatives, recognizing the financial burdens facing Long Island families.
Patricia has also made it a priority to protect homeowners and small businesses from excessive regulations and burdensome costs. She has championed common-sense policies to help families afford to stay in New York, standing against congestion pricing and working to eliminate unnecessary taxes that drive up the cost of living. Additionally, she has been a leading voice in addressing environmental concerns, calling for accountability in response to toxic plumes affecting Long Island communities and advocating for stronger measures to combat noise and air pollution.
With her husband’s passing, Patricia faced the challenge of raising four children under the age of 12. Through strength and determination, she raised her four children while also serving her community as a Malverne Village Trustee. She has never shied away from a challenge, and with her children now older, Patricia is honored to be elected to the State Senate so she can tackle rising crime, skyrocketing taxes, and record inflation, all of which are hurting New Yorkers.
A graduate of St. John’s University School of Law and College of Business Administration, Patricia also has her Master of Laws from New York University School of Law. Her successful career at Deloitte and Touché LLP & Morgan Lewis and Bockius LLP has given her the skills necessary to be an effective senator, bringing a private-sector mindset to government, seeking efficiency and cost savings.
Patricia is a lifelong resident of Malverne, where she currently lives with her husband, Kevin. She is also a proud mother of four children.