Candidate Profile 2024: Crocco For Assembly In District 92

HARTSDALE, NY — In 2024's general election, residents of the Hudson Valley will be voting for federal, state and local officials. In anticipation, Patch asked candidates in the region's contested races to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Alessandro Crocco has challenged State Assemblywoman Maryjane Shimsky in the 92nd District, representing Greenburgh and Mount Pleasant, Dobbs Ferry, Irvington, Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Pleasantville, Ardsley, Elmsford and a portion of Briarcliff Manor.

The Hartsdale resident is running on the Republican and Conservative lines.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Internation Business from the University of Minnesota & Graduate certificate from Villanova Business School and University of Indiana

Age: 37

Occupation: Small Business Owner

Campaign website, social media: Crocco4NY.com

Why are you seeking this office?

I am running for New York State Assembly because I believe that thanks to a one-party democrat supermajority in Albany, our state is broken: too expensive, too dangerous with radical policies that make life intolerable and unfair.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

• I do not believe biological males should be allowed to play girls’ sports or in any female safe spaces.
• I believe parents should have oversight and full knowledge of the mental and physical health and well-being of their children
• I believe in a smaller, streamlined, efficient government, with more accountability and transparency, lower taxes and less business regulation.

What other issues are you addressing during your campaign?

• I am against the secession of Edgemont from the Town of Greenburgh which would result in skyrocketing taxes and strains on public services, especially police and fire.
• I would eliminate sanctuary policies in New York which have so far cost taxpayers more than $5 billion on hotels, cell phones and debit cards for illegal migrants

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

Through much hard work and sacrifice, I have enjoyed success as an entrepreneur and small business. It has given me great joy to see lives improved by the jobs I have created within our community here in Westchester and beyond. I have also been humbled by my work with nonprofits around the world, including my country of birth, Italy, where I have worked extensively as a diplomatic liaison with the Italian Parliament. I am honest and eager to do good work, and I always get the job done.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

My daughter once told me if I make myself smile, I will always feel a little better. She was right.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I am an honest man who cannot be bought. Albany needs different points of view and transparency. I will always be upfront and truthful, and I will never turn out the lights in my office until the day’s work is done … And I will try my best to smile when I don’t feel so good.