On September 13, 2011 Brindisi, an attorney who served on the Utica School Board was elected during a special election to the New York State Assembly, succeeding long time Assemblywoman RoAnn Destito after her popularity waned for influence peddling and conflicts-of-interest.
While on the SLA she agreed to granting the Oneida Indian Nation's Turning Stone Resort & Casino the legal ability to have alcohol served at the casino.