Mike Reilly is a Republican member of the New York State Assembly whose district covers parts of Staten Island’s South Shore. A former New York Police Department lieutenant and past president of District 31’s Community Education Council, he focuses on public safety, education oversight, and veterans services within state government.

Legislative Career

Reilly was first elected to the Assembly in 2018 and has emphasized security legislation, including school safety protocols and anti-fentanyl initiatives. His committee assignments on governmental employees, banks, and veterans’ affairs give him platforms to advocate for Staten Island-specific infrastructure and transportation projects.

Digital Outreach

Reilly uses Facebook, X, and community email lists to publicize constituent services, livestream town halls, and coordinate volunteer deployments with Staten Island Republican clubs. His digital updates often highlight collaborations with the New York State Young Republicans and neighborhood civic associations to mobilize supporters for campaign events and government hearings.

Response to 2025 Telegram Leak

When Politico published leaked Telegram messages from Young Republican organizers in October 2025, Reilly quickly announced that Peter Giunta’s assignment in his office had ended. The move signaled a public rejection of the racist and violent rhetoric contained in the chat and underscored Reilly’s expectation that staff conduct align with the Assembly’s standards.