A Proven Fighter for Taxpayers
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. A Certified Public Accountant with decades of experience in business and finance, Anthony built his career helping families and small businesses succeed while creating jobs and investing in the local economy.
During his time on the Yonkers City Council, Anthony earned a reputation as a strong voice for fiscal responsibility, government accountability, and common-sense leadership. He consistently stood up for taxpayers, worked to control spending, and fought to improve neighborhood services and infrastructure across the city.
Anthony's commitment to public service began long before holding office through years of community involvement and leadership in local civic organizations. He understands the challenges facing working families because he lives them every day as a husband, father, and neighbor. Now running for New York State Senate, Anthony Merante is focused on bringing honest leadership, practical solutions, and a strong voice for the people of Westchester and the Hudson Valley.
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Fighting for You on the Issues
Standing Up for Taxpayers, Homeowners, and Working Families
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.
High Taxes
New York is forcing people out. We have some of the highest taxes in the nation. Working families are leaving. Seniors on fixed incomes are being driven out of the communities they spent their lives building.
Catch and Release
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.
Immigration Costs
Albany is spending $4.3 billion of your tax dollars to house illegal migrants in hotels across the state while hardworking New Yorkers struggle to pay rent and property taxes.
Local Zoning Takeover
Albany wants to override local zoning and build massive housing projects that would overcrowd and destroy neighborhoods. We must stop this Albany power grab.
Your Voice Deserves to Be Heard in Albany.
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Asian American Republican Committee
Westchester County Republican Committee
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YOU'RE INVITED TO THE HOMESTRETCH CAMPAIGN BREAKFAST Sunday, September 13, 2026 | 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. We have the momentum in this election as we enter the homestretch! Join us for breakfast as we rally toward the finish line and fight to Save New York! THE HOMESTRETCH CAMPAIGN BREAKFAST Sunday, September 13, 2026 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Westchester Manor 140 Saw Mill River Road Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706 $50 — Win $75 — Exacta $100 — Trifecta $250 — Triple Crown You can make reservations online https://secure.winred.com/.../the-homestretch-campaign... All contributions should be made payable to: “Merante for NY Senate” 46 Davenport Road Yonkers, NY 10710 914-546-7040 Email: info@MeranteForSenate.com
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Yonkers Public Schools Face $101 Million Budget Gap for 2026-2027
Mayor Spano & Superintendent Anibal Soler, Jr. Head to Albany to Advocate for Funding to Prevent Cuts YONKERS, NY – March 3, 2026 – Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and Superintendent of Schools Anibal Soler, Jr. head to Albany tomorrow to meet with State representatives and New York State’s Division of Budget to advocate for additional funding to help close a $101 million budget gap for 2026-2027. Driven by a structural gap created by an outdated Foundation Aid Formula used to calculate funding for New York school districts and rising special education and health care costs, Yonkers Public Schools face drastic cuts in programs and services for the next school year.