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 "excerpt": "Patrick J. Carroll is an American Democratic politician and attorney elected to the New York State Assembly's 96th district in 2024, after serving on the Clarkstown Town Council from 2017 to 2024.",
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 "markdown": "# Pat Carroll (New York politician)\n\nPatrick J. Carroll is an American politician and attorney serving as a Democratic member of the [New York State Assembly](https://www.edgepedia.org/new-york-state-assembly) from the 96th district.<sup>[1](https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Patrick-J-Carroll)</sup> He was elected to the Assembly in November 2024 and previously served on the Clarkstown Town Council from 2017 to 2024.<sup>[1](https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Patrick-J-Carroll)</sup>\n\n| Fact | Detail |\n|---|---|\n| Party | Democratic<sup>[1](https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Patrick-J-Carroll)</sup> |\n| Current office | Member, New York State Assembly, District 96<sup>[1](https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Patrick-J-Carroll)</sup> |\n| Previous offices | Clarkstown Town Council (2017–2024)<sup>[1](https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Patrick-J-Carroll)</sup> |\n| Education | Northeastern Law School; Wesleyan University<sup>[1](https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Patrick-J-Carroll)</sup> |\n\n## Party affiliation\n\nCarroll is a Democrat.<sup>[1](https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Patrick-J-Carroll)</sup>\n\n## Early life and education\n\nCarroll is a graduate of Northeastern Law School and [Wesleyan University](https://www.edgepedia.org/wesleyan-university). He has been a practicing attorney since 2008 and is admitted in New York, Massachusetts, and [Rhode Island](https://www.edgepedia.org/rhode-island). Before entering New York politics, he served as legal counsel to the Rhode Island Department of Corrections and to the Rhode Island State Senate Labor Committee.<sup>[1](https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Patrick-J-Carroll)</sup>\n\nHe resides in Bardonia with his wife, Natalie, and their four daughters: Madelyn, Lily, Paige, and Hailey.<sup>[1](https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Patrick-J-Carroll)</sup> His community activities include serving as a CYO basketball coach, supporting the Hudson Valley Special Olympics, and participating in the Keep Rockland Beautiful initiative.<sup>[2](https://nyassembly.gov/mem/?ad=096&sh=bio)</sup>\n\n## Career\n\nCarroll served on the Clarkstown Town Council from 2017 to 2024.<sup>[1](https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Patrick-J-Carroll)</sup> He was elected to the New York State Assembly in November 2024 and was sworn in to represent District 96, filling a vacancy.<sup>[1](https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Patrick-J-Carroll)</sup>\n\n## Electoral history\n\nIn November 2024, Carroll was elected to the New York State Assembly from District 96.<sup>[1](https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Patrick-J-Carroll)</sup>\n\n## Positions and legislative record\n\n### Hunger and food assistance\n\nCarroll has criticized the federal government over its failure to fund SNAP benefits, issuing a statement regarding the looming expiration of benefits. In that statement he said, \"This Halloween, there is something far scarier than ghosts, witches, or zombies.\"<sup>[1](https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Patrick-J-Carroll)</sup>\n\nCarroll, former Assembly Member Kenneth Zebrowski, the United Way of Rockland County, and the Rockland Campaign Against Hunger announced that vital equipment was secured for 19 Rockland food pantries.<sup>[1](https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Patrick-J-Carroll)</sup>\n\n### Congestion pricing\n\nCarroll has criticized New York's congestion pricing plan, issuing a statement regarding its implementation. He said, \"Congestion pricing is an ill-conceived plan and regressive tax.\"<sup>[1](https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Patrick-J-Carroll)</sup>\n\n## References\n\n1. [Patrick J. Carroll - Assembly District 96 | New York State Assembly](https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Patrick-J-Carroll)\n2. [Patrick J. Carroll - Assembly District 96 Biography](https://nyassembly.gov/mem/?ad=096&sh=bio)\n\n---\n*Topic: Encyclopedia › Society and history › Politics and government › Government and public administration › Politicians and government officeholders (biographies) › US governors and state officials › State legislators › Northeastern state legislators › Surnames C to E*\n\n*Initially written Sep 27, 2026 · Reviewed: Sep 29, 2026 · Edited: Oct 15, 2026 · Last review: Sep 29, 2026*\n\n*Copyright 2026 EdgeChat AI, a subsidiary of Biostate AI.*\n\nLicense: Edgepedia Community License 1.0, https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license\n",
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