Andrew Monteleone was appointed to the Oyster Bay Town Board during a special ceremony on February 11. The appointment was made to fill a vacancy left by Michele Johnson, who was recently elected District Court judge.
Prior to his appointment, Monteleone served as a board member of the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals since 2021 and worked as a prosecutor for a local village government. “Andrew Monteleone’s experience, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our community make him a tremendous asset to the Town Board,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “His legal background, dedication to youth programs, and passion for preserving our suburban way of life will serve the residents of Oyster Bay well. I look forward to working alongside him to continue delivering responsible government for our residents.”
His legal career began as an assistant district attorney in Nassau County, where he prosecuted criminal cases from arraignments to jury trials. He later established a private law firm concentrating in personal injury litigation and estate planning. He has also held leadership roles in the legal community, including serving as president of the Former Assistant District Attorney’s Association and a board member of the Columbian Lawyers Association of Nassau County. His active memberships include the New York State Bar Association and the Nassau County Bar Association.
His community involvement includes serving as a member of the Knights of Columbus, school board member for St. Edward the Confessor School in Syosset, a lecturer at St. Edward the Confessor Parish, and a coach for Syosset Little League,
Monteleone earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Political Science from Bucknell University, followed by a Master of Arts in Political Science from Long Island University – C.W. Post, and a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law.
Councilman Monteleone resides in Syosset with his wife, Tracey, and their two sons, Frankie and Gabe.
“It is an incredible honor to be appointed to the Oyster Bay Town Board,” Monteleone said. “I am deeply grateful for the trust placed in me, and I look forward to working tirelessly on behalf of our residents. Oyster Bay is a special place to live, work, and raise a family, and I am committed to preserving the values that make our town so great.”