MEET ANTHONY MERANTE

Anthony Merante is a lifelong Westchester County resident, successful small business owner, and former Yonkers City Councilmember dedicated to fighting for taxpayers and strengthening local communities.

Anthony Merante for New York State Senate - District 35

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
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Bachelor of Science in Accounting, St. John's University (1982)
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Became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in 1987

About Anthony Merante

PERSONAL LIFE

Merante is married to Yolanda Merante, and the couple has two children. The family has deep ties to the Yonkers community, and their children attended Yonkers public schools.

Anthony J. Merante is a lifelong Westchester County resident. He earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting from St. John's University. He is married to Yolanda Merante, and they have two children.

ABOUT ANTHONY
MEET ANTHONY J. MERANTE

Anthony J. Merante is an accountant and businessman whose career has centered primarily on accounting, tax services, and executive roles in small and mid-sized companies, particularly in the Yonkers and Westchester County area.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
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Bachelor of Science in Accounting, St. John's University (1982)
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Became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in 1987
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Member of the New York State Society of CPAs since 1988

Anthony J. Merante is an accountant and businessman whose career has centered on accounting, tax services, and executive roles in small and mid-sized companies. He became a Certified Public Accountant.

POLITICAL CAREER

Merante entered local politics as a community advocate and civic leader. He served for years as president of the Sprain Lake Knolls Civic Association, where he worked on neighborhood issues and local initiatives.

In 2017, he was elected to the Yonkers City Council for the 6th District and served two terms on the council.

Anthony was elected to the Yonkers City Council for the 6th District in 2017 and served two terms.

2026 New York General Election

Merante said Yonkers families, seniors, homeowners, and small businesses are being treated like an endless ATM. "Enough is enough," Merante said. "Yonkers needs a full accounting, as well as the one-party State government, not another press conference. We need to open both books, follow the money, and stop forcing taxpayers to pay for wasteful spending and political patronage."

NYS Senate Candidate Merante: Stewart-Cousins and Spano Are Hammering Yonkers Taxpayers | Yonkers Times

THE FIGHTER REPUBLICANS NEED IN ALBANY

Merante is a proven fighter for taxpayers. For eight years as a Yonkers Councilmember, he stood up to the ruling Democratic machine and fought for the people. He voted against tax increases and development deals that would destroy neighborhoods while benefiting political insiders.

Takeover of Local Zoning

Albany wants to override local zoning and build massive housing projects that would overcrowd and destroy neighborhoods. We must stop this Albany power grab. Local governments should decide zoning, not Democratic bureaucrats.

Calls for a full accounting of Yonkers and state finances to identify wasteful spending and political patronage.

Calls for a full accounting of Yonkers and state finances to identify "wasteful spending and political patronage."

Voted against tax increases as a Yonkers councilmember.

Voted against development deals he said would harm neighborhoods and benefit political insiders.

Opposes state overrides of local zoning authority and supports local governments deciding zoning.

- Calls for a full accounting of Yonkers and state finances to identify "wasteful spending and political patronage."
- Voted against tax increases as a Yonkers councilmember.
- Voted against development deals he said would harm neighborhoods and benefit political insiders.
- Opposes state overrides of local zoning authority and supports local governments deciding zoning.

Economy

As of September 9, 2026, Anthony J. Merante’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

“No nun, doctor, nurse or religious caregiver should have to choose between obeying the government and obeying their conscience,” Merante said. “This is not compassion. It is government coercion backed by possible fines and criminal penalties.” The article identifies the policy being discussed as New York's Medical Aid in Dying Act.

Republican State Senate Candidate Merante to Albany: “I proudly stand with these courageous sisters” | Yonkers Times

Merante said New York should strengthen hospice care, pain management and support for terminally ill patients and their families rather than force religious institutions to help facilitate the ending of a human life. The article identifies the policy being discussed as New York's Medical Aid in Dying Act.

Opposes requiring religious institutions to facilitate medical aid in dying and calls for stronger hospice care, pain management, and support for terminally ill patients.

- Opposes requiring religious institutions to facilitate medical aid in dying and calls for stronger hospice care, pain management, and support for terminally ill patients.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Merante emphasized that his position is not about reversing legalization.

“The question is not whether marijuana should be legal. The question is whether local communities should have the authority to establish reasonable rules that protect quality of life while respecting individual freedoms,” he said.

NYS Senate Candidate Anthony Merante Calls for Greater Local Control Over Public Marijuana Use | Yonkers Times

Merante is advocating for legislation that would give municipalities broader authority to regulate public marijuana consumption and impose meaningful fines for violations.

“Rules without enforcement are merely suggestions,” Merante said. “Local governments should have the tools they need to protect their communities and hold violators accountable.”

“The goal is not prohibition. The goal is balance,” Merante concluded. “Adults who choose to use marijuana legally should be able to do so. Families should also be able to enjoy public spaces without being exposed to marijuana smoke. As State Senator, I will support legislation that strengthens local control and keeps decisions about our neighborhoods in the hands of local communities, not Albany.”

Albany's Catch and Release Makes Us Less Safe

So called bail reform has turned our justice system into a revolving door. Criminals are arrested and released right back onto our streets. Families and small businesses are paying the price. Residents no longer feel safe.

Supports legal marijuana while calling for local authority to regulate and enforce rules on public consumption.

Opposes New York's bail-reform policies, saying they result in people being arrested and released back into communities.

- Supports legal marijuana while calling for local authority to regulate and enforce rules on public consumption.
- Opposes New York's bail-reform policies, saying they result in people being arrested and released back into communities.

Public Safety

Merante, a Yonkers CPA, former 6th District Councilmember, and candidate for the 35th State Senate District, said the issue is not whether schools need support. The issue is accountability. "Our schools need funding, but do not use the schools as a political shield for bad budgeting," Merante said. "When hundreds of millions of dollars come into Yonkers and taxes still go up, taxpayers deserve to know where every dollar went."

Supports school funding while calling for accountability for how Yonkers uses public funds.

- Supports school funding while calling for accountability for how Yonkers uses public funds.

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Anthony J. Merante

Said state oversight may be needed if Yonkers cannot control spending.

- Voted against tax increases as a Yonkers councilmember.
- Voted against development deals he said would harm neighborhoods and benefit political insiders.
- Opposes state overrides of local zoning authority and supports local governments deciding zoning.

- Opposes New York's bail-reform policies, saying they result in people being arrested and released back into communities.

For eight years as a Yonkers Councilmember, he stood up to the ruling Democratic machine and fought for the people. He voted against tax increases and development deals that would destroy neighborhoods while benefiting political insiders.

About Anthony | Anthony Merante for New York State Senate - District 35

Voted against development deals that he said would destroy neighborhoods while benefiting political insiders.

Calls for a full accounting of Yonkers and state finances and an end to taxpayer funding of “wasteful spending and political patronage.”

Said “so called bail reform” has created a “revolving door” justice system that leaves residents feeling unsafe.

- Said “so called bail reform” has created a “revolving door” justice system that leaves residents feeling unsafe.

About Anthony J. Merante

Anthony J. Merante is married to Yolanda Merante, and they have two children.

A PROVEN FIGHTER FOR TAXPAYERS

ABOUT ANTHONY
MEET ANTHONY J. MERANTE

Anthony J. Merante is an accountant and businessman whose career has centered primarily on accounting, tax services, and executive roles in small and mid-sized companies, particularly in the Yonkers and Westchester County area.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

Anthony J. Merante is an accountant and businessman whose career has focused on accounting, tax services, and executive roles in small and mid-sized companies in Yonkers and Westchester County.

In 2017, he was elected to the Yonkers City Council for the 6th District and served two terms on the council.

PERSONAL LIFE

Merante said Yonkers families, seniors, homeowners, and small businesses are being treated like an endless ATM. “Enough is enough,” Merante said. “Yonkers needs a full accounting, as well as the one-party State government, not another press conference. We need to open both books, follow the money, and stop forcing taxpayers to pay for wasteful spending and political patronage.”

NYS Senate Candidate Merante: Stewart-Cousins and Spano Are Hammering Yonkers Taxpayers

Merante said stronger oversight should be on the table if City Hall cannot control spending. “If Yonkers cannot get its financial house in order, then serious state oversight may be needed,” Merante said. “Taxpayers need protection from a government that keeps spending first and billing homeowners later.”

Calls for a full accounting of Yonkers and state government finances to identify wasteful spending and political patronage.

Calls for state oversight of Yonkers if the city cannot control spending.

Opposes state overrides of local zoning and supports local governments deciding zoning policy.

- Calls for a full accounting of Yonkers and state government finances to identify wasteful spending and political patronage.
- Calls for state oversight of Yonkers if the city cannot control spending.
- Opposes state overrides of local zoning and supports local governments deciding zoning policy.

THE ISSUES
Skyrocketing Energy Bills

Democrats keep rubber stamping Con Edison rate increases while families struggle to pay their bills. The Governor's Public Service Commission is stacked with energy industry insiders who approve rate hikes while New Yorkers pay the price.

Criticizes state approval of Con Edison rate increases and the Public Service Commission's energy-industry ties.

- Criticizes state approval of Con Edison rate increases and the Public Service Commission's energy-industry ties.

NYS Senate Candidate Anthony Merante Calls for Greater Local Control Over Public Marijuana Use

Opposes New York's bail reform, saying it allows people arrested for crimes to be released repeatedly.

Supports legal marijuana while backing municipal authority to regulate public consumption and impose fines for violations.

- Opposes New York's bail reform, saying it allows people arrested for crimes to be released repeatedly.
- Supports legal marijuana while backing municipal authority to regulate public consumption and impose fines for violations.

MEET ANTHONY J. MERANTE

Anthony J. Merante is an accountant and businessman whose career has centered primarily on accounting, tax services, and executive roles in small and mid-sized companies, particularly in the Yonkers and Westchester County area.

Anthony J. Merante is an accountant and businessman whose career has centered on accounting, tax services, and executive roles in small and mid-sized companies in Yonkers and Westchester County.

Merante entered local politics as a community advocate and civic leader. He served for years as president of the Sprain Lake Knolls Civic Association, where he worked on neighborhood issues and local initiatives.

In 2017, he was elected to the Yonkers City Council for the 6th District and served two terms on the council.

Merante is a proven fighter for taxpayers. For eight years as a Yonkers Councilmember, he stood up to the ruling Democratic machine and fought for the people. He voted against tax increases and development deals that would destroy neighborhoods while benefiting political insiders.

Calls for Yonkers and the state government to open their books, follow the money, and end "wasteful spending and political patronage."

Said serious state oversight may be needed if Yonkers cannot get its financial house in order.

As a Yonkers City Councilmember, voted against tax increases.

As a Yonkers City Councilmember, voted against development deals he said would harm neighborhoods and benefit political insiders.

Opposes state overrides of local zoning and supports local governments making zoning decisions.

- As a Yonkers City Councilmember, voted against tax increases.
- As a Yonkers City Councilmember, voted against development deals he said would harm neighborhoods and benefit political insiders.
- Opposes state overrides of local zoning and supports local governments making zoning decisions.

Supports adults' legal use of marijuana and legislation giving local communities greater control over public marijuana use.

Said bail reform has made the justice system a "revolving door" and left residents feeling less safe.

- Said bail reform has made the justice system a "revolving door" and left residents feeling less safe.

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Merante said stronger oversight should be on the table if City Hall cannot control spending. "If Yonkers cannot get its financial house in order, then serious state oversight may be needed," Merante said. "Taxpayers need protection from a government that keeps spending first and billing homeowners later."

Andrea Stewart-Cousins

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