Carl Marcellino Politician
Carl L. Marcellino (born December 23, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York) is a member of the New York State Senate. He represents the 5th Senate District which comprises parts of Nassau and Suffolk Counties in Long Island. Marcellino is a Republican who was first elected to the Senate in a special election in March 1995, following the resignation of Ralph J. Marino.Marcellino attended public schools in Queens, New York. He received a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science degree from New York University. Marcellino worked as a science teacher and administrator in the New York City school system for 20 years. Prior to serving in the State Senate he was Oyster Bay Town Clerk. Marcellino and his wife Patricia reside in Syosset, New York and have two children, Jean and Carl.Political PositionsIn 2011, Marcellino voted against the Marriage Equality Act, which the Senate passed 33-29. roll call He also voted in favor of the NY Safe Act