WHERE I COME FROM

Joe Cardinale is a retired lieutenant commander of the NYPD and owner/operator of Blue Line Pilot Cars. Born in Brooklyn and a resident of Amityville, NY, Joe has spent his life serving his community.

About Joe Cardinale

Joe Cardinale, a Lindenhurst resident, is running for New York State Assembly District 11. 

Here is what he had to say:
Name: Joe Cardinale
Campaign website: CardinaleForAssembly.com
City or town of residence: Amityville
Office sought: New York State Assembly, District 11
Party affiliation: Republican Conservative
Education: 
Occupation: Retired Lt. Commander NYPD
Family: 4 children, 2 grandchildren, 2 dogs
Does anyone in your family work in politics or government? No
Age: 70
Previous public office, appointive or elective: No

NY Patch Candidate Profile: Joe Cardinale For NYS Assembly District 11

Joseph Cardinale was born in Brooklyn. He lives in Amityville, New York, and has four children and two grandchildren.

NY Patch Candidate Profile: Joe Cardinale For NYS Assembly ...

Joseph Cardinale was born in Brooklyn. He now lives in Amityville, New York, and has four children and two grandchildren.

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

I am a retired lieutenant commander of the NYPD and the owner/operator of Blue Line Pilot Cars. As the Republican and Conservative candidate for NYS Assembly District 11, I offer decades of experience, discipline, and a fresh approach to the political landscape in New York. My leadership in the NYPD has allowed me to understand the importance of public safety, accountability, and community engagement.

Joseph Cardinale owns and operates Blue Line Pilot Cars. He is a retired lieutenant commander of the New York Police Department.

2024 General Candidate List - Suffolk County Government

Joe previously ran for Assembly District 11 in 2024 and did not win.

2026 New York General Election

What would you do to help small businesses struggling with inflation and the cost of goods needed to manufacture their products?

I will fight to reduce the tax burden and cut the red tape that is strangling our small businesses. We need to encourage growth by creating a more business-friendly environment that incentivizes entrepreneurship, cuts unnecessary regulations, and keeps costs down. Inflation is crushing our local economy, and it's time to enact policies that prioritize business owners over bureaucrats.

Addressing inflation requires a multi-faceted approach. While price gouging is a concern, the bigger issue is government overregulation, which drives up costs. We need to lower taxes, reduce unnecessary spending, and encourage economic growth by making it easier for businesses to operate. When businesses thrive, it creates more competition, which helps to naturally reduce prices.

What is your stance on SALT (State and Local Tax Relief)?

I support restoring the SALT deduction cap to provide tax relief for Long Island residents who are currently being overburdened by high state and local taxes. This deduction is essential for making New York more affordable for middle-class families.

As your representative for District 11, I’ll be that voice. I’ll push for stronger incentives for businesses to stay and flourish, and I’ll work to reduce crime so that our neighborhoods remain safe, vibrant, and thriving.

The Impact of Businesses Closing

Advocates for lower taxes, less government spending, and fewer regulations to reduce costs and make it easier for businesses to operate.

Supports restoring the state and local tax deduction cap to provide tax relief for Long Island residents.

Plans to seek stronger incentives for businesses to remain and grow in District 11.

- Advocates for lower taxes, less government spending, and fewer regulations to reduce costs and make it easier for businesses to operate.
- Supports restoring the state and local tax deduction cap to provide tax relief for Long Island residents.
- Plans to seek stronger incentives for businesses to remain and grow in District 11.

Economy

Protecting our water sources is a top priority. I will push for stricter regulations on industrial waste and stronger enforcement of pollution laws to ensure that our water is safe. Additionally, I will advocate for investments in upgrading our outdated sewage and water infrastructure to prevent contamination and ensure long-term sustainability.

Plans to seek stricter industrial-waste regulations and enforcement of pollution laws to protect water quality.

Advocates for investments to upgrade sewage and water infrastructure to prevent contamination.

- Plans to seek stricter industrial-waste regulations and enforcement of pollution laws to protect water quality.
- Advocates for investments to upgrade sewage and water infrastructure to prevent contamination.

Energy & the Environment

I will fight for stricter enforcement of DWI/DWAI laws and increased penalties for offenders. Additionally, we must invest in addiction treatment programs, mental health programs (including apps that are more affordable and more private), focusing on rehabilitation and support for individuals struggling with substance abuse, including fentanyl, which has become a significant issue in our district.

Cancer is a prominent health issue for Long Islanders and is a leading cause of death for children. What measures would you take to help lower cancer rates and bolster research in the field?

I support increased funding for cancer research and better access to healthcare for families affected by this devastating disease. Partnering with medical institutions to enhance research efforts is essential, but we also need to focus on preventative care by improving our air and water quality, and addressing industrial pollution that contributes to cancer risks in our communities.

Supports investment in addiction treatment and mental-health programs, including affordable, private apps, for people affected by substance use.

Supports increased cancer-research funding and expanded healthcare access for families affected by cancer.

- Supports investment in addiction treatment and mental-health programs, including affordable, private apps, for people affected by substance use.
- Supports increased cancer-research funding and expanded healthcare access for families affected by cancer.

Healthcare

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
The biggest difference between my opponent and me is our stance on key issues that affect our community's future. My opponent is supporting Proposition 1, aligning with radical Democrats who prioritize social engineering over the well-being of our residents. I stand firmly against allowing men in women’s sports and against policies that hurt our families and communities.

Opposes policies allowing men in women's sports.

- Opposes policies allowing men in women's sports.

Voting & Elections

What needs to be done to keep Long Island streets safe from crime?

Repealing the failed bail reform laws and giving law enforcement the tools they need to protect our communities is essential. We need to support our police, enforce tough penalties for violent criminals, and work together to create safer neighborhoods.

The DWI/DWAI rate is escalating island-wide. What measures can you fight for to address the escalating addiction crisis?

I will fight for stricter enforcement of DWI/DWAI laws and increased penalties for offenders. Additionally, we must invest in addiction treatment programs, mental health programs (including apps that are more affordable and more private), focusing on rehabilitation and support for individuals struggling with substance abuse, including fentanyl, which has become a significant issue in our district.

Supports repealing bail reform laws, supporting police, and imposing tougher penalties on violent criminals.

Plans to seek stricter enforcement of driving while intoxicated and driving while ability impaired laws and increased penalties for offenders.

- Supports repealing bail reform laws, supporting police, and imposing tougher penalties on violent criminals.
- Plans to seek stricter enforcement of driving while intoxicated and driving while ability impaired laws and increased penalties for offenders.

Public Safety

Our community deserves a representative who will prioritize the needs of our schools, seniors, and veterans. I’ve seen firsthand how critical these resources are, and I’ll work to ensure AD 11 gets its fair share of funding and support. I believe that every child should have access to a quality education, that our seniors should feel secure in their later years, and that our veterans are supported as they deserve.

Why I'm Asking for Your Vote

Our community deserves a representative who will prioritize the needs of our schools, seniors, and veterans. I’ve seen firsthand how critical these resources are, and I’ll work to ensure AD 11 gets its fair share of funding and support. I believe that every child should have access to a quality education, that our seniors should feel secure in their later years, and that our veterans are supported as they deserve. I also know that affordability is a huge concern for many in Suffolk County.

Plans to seek District 11 funding and support for schools and says every child should have access to a quality education.

- Plans to seek District 11 funding and support for schools and says every child should have access to a quality education.

Education

The median cost of renting on Long Island falls between $2,000 and $3,100. How can more affordable housing options be created?

We need to streamline the process for building affordable housing while cutting through the bureaucratic red tape that delays construction projects. Partnering with private developers, offering incentives for affordable housing projects, and providing grants to first-time homeowners can help make Long Island a more affordable place to live.

Proposes streamlining affordable-housing construction, partnering with developers, offering project incentives, and providing grants to first-time homeowners.

- Proposes streamlining affordable-housing construction, partnering with developers, offering project incentives, and providing grants to first-time homeowners.

Housing & Urban Development

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- Plans to seek stronger incentives for businesses to remain and grow in District 11.

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- Assembly members are responsible for representing your interests and assisting you with navigating state services while bringing resources back to your district.  
- Assembly members draft laws, approve budgets, oversee the state executive branch, and engage in debates and votes on proposed legislation.  
- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your assembly member can serve on committees, where many bills may be delayed before reaching a vote.  
- Assembly members are elected for a two-year term with no term limits.  
- Their annual salary is $142,000.  

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