Mastroianni Accused of Stealing Campaign Mail

Republican New York State Assembly candidate Joe Mastroianni has been caught on video allegedly stealing his opponent's campaign mailer from a voter's mailbox and replacing it with his own flyer. The incident was recorded on a Ring camera on October 17, showing Mastroianni folding up Democratic incumbent Angelo Santabarbara's flyer and putting it in his pocket while saying, 'Bad, bad, bad.' Schenectady County Democratic Committee chairman Frank Salamone has filed complaints with multiple authorities, including the U.S. Postal Service and state law enforcement, describing Mastroianni's actions as illegal and calling for his resignation. Mastroianni, who currently serves on the Rotterdam Town Board, did not directly address the allegations during a press conference and has faced backlash from political opponents for his conduct. The act of removing mail from a mailbox without permission is a federal offense, potentially leading to criminal charges. As the election approaches, this incident raises significant concerns about Mastroianni's fitness for public office.