is running for State Senate 23rd District and a native Staten Islander, successful business leader and a proven conservative Republican leader. Joe's family for generations ran the Tirone's shoe store in Port Richmond and is the proud daughter of three girls, Lauren, Karen and Jaclyn. Joe currently runs his own small business, a real estate brokerage on Beach Street in Stapleton, helping middle class people and first time homebuyers live the American Dream. is an active member of the Staten Island Board of Realtors and holds important committee positions in NYSAR and NAR. Joe Tirone Jr. was a recipient of the SIBOR Community Service Award and has received tri-state media recognition (NY1 News, SILive) for his response during COVID-19. Joe has been a guest speaker for Columbia University and is a proud member of the President’s Society at Pace University where he earned his BBA in Accounting. He also holds a membership with the McLaughlin Society at St John’s University where he earned his MBA in Finance. He has since taught economics as an adjunct professor. Joe fiercely advocates for individuals with intellectual disabilities and regularly supports The Grace Foundation and A Very Special Place. With his 20-year affiliation with the Travis Roy Foundation and their support of spinal cord injury survivors and research, you will find Joe donating, fundraising, and even competing as a pitcher at their annual Wiffle Ball tournament in Vermont.
