New York State Senator Rob Ortt, representing the 62nd District and serving as Minority Leader in the New York State Senate, recently posted a series of updates on his social media account addressing community service milestones, legislative oversight, and leadership changes within the Assembly.
On February 8, 2026, Ortt recognized a local organization’s long-standing commitment to public safety. He wrote, “Congratulations to the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Company for celebrating 115 years of service, and thank you to the members who continue to selflessly serve their community.”
The following day, Ortt announced a joint call with Assemblyman Paul Bologna for official scrutiny into business practices at Candlelight Cabinetry. In his February 9 post he stated, “Assemblyman Paul Bologna and I are calling on the New York State Attorney General’s office and the Department of Labor to investigate the business practices of Candlelight Cabinetry. Our press release https://t.co/he67uWyFIU”
Later that same day, Ortt congratulated Edward Ra on his new role as Assembly Republican Leader. He said in his tweet dated February 9: “I want to congratulate @EdwardRa19 on his election as Assembly Republican Leader. ​Ed Ra ​is a friend and a highly respected leader who will listen to his colleagues and act with purpose. I look forward to working with Leader Ra as we continue to work through the budget and https://t.co/e4muC7kRRa”
Senator Ortt is known for focusing on veteran reintegration programs and support for those dealing with post-traumatic stress (official website). His background includes military service in Afghanistan—where he was awarded honors such as the Bronze Star—and experience in both local government administration and assisting middle-income families with financial planning (official website). In addition to committee assignments related to rules and state-Native American relations, Ortt was also North Tonawanda’s first Clerk-Treasurer (official website).
