Nurses are essential to our health and well-being, providing critical care and support when you or your loved ones are sick or injured. They work in hospitals, medical offices, nursing homes, assisted living residences, the military, schools and on college...

We hear it everywhere: A college degree is the key to success. But for many New Yorkers, higher education is a dream that won’t become reality for one key reason – cost. That’s about to change, though. This year’s state budget includes a trailblazing...

“With a new haircut and a few stitches, I’m at home now doing well following successful minor surgery to relieve a small subdural hematoma, stemming from a bump to the head. That bump led to a persistent headache, which I got checked out after the...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced he helped pass the 2017-18 state budget, which invests heavily in schools, education programs and college affordability. “In today’s increasingly competitive job market, it’s vital we equip every student...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that the 2017-18 state budget takes important steps to combat the heroin and opioid epidemic, give direct care workers a living wage, restore Medicaid funding and support programs that help local seniors. “By...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced he helped pass the 2017-18 state budget, which provides critical funding to help rebuild and replace aging local infrastructure, including drinking and wastewater systems, as well as roads and bridges. The budget...

In honor of Women’s History month, Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) will be holding his 5th annual Women of Distinction Awards ceremony. Five local women will be honored for their contributions in the following categories: community activism, volunteerism,...

“In recent days, members of Congress from New York proposed an amendment to the House of Representative’s legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act that would impact how New York State currently funds Medicaid. Reducing the Medicaid...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that the Assembly state budget proposal includes measures to combat addiction as well as protect families, seniors and those with developmental disabilities. “Our state has always made significant strides...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that the Assembly’s 2017-18 state budget proposal includes measures to invest in infrastructure, protect farmers and the environment and provide vital funding for localities. “Central New York deserves...

Small businesses make up 98 percent of the businesses across the state with Central New York being home to over 19,000 of them.1 I understand how important local businesses are to New York State, providing jobs for our family, friends and neighbors,...

We’re surrounded by beauty here in Central New York. Our streams are bountiful with fish, lakes are perfect for summer swims and our trees splash color across the landscape as the weather turns in the fall. It’s our responsibility to be good stewards...

“It was clear the STAR program needed to be fixed. So the Assembly took action and passed legislation to reverse the changes made to the program last year. The legislation switches the STAR program back to its original intent so that all eligible homeowners...

With tax season upon us, many local families must deal with the annual stress and headaches that come with New York State’s heavy tax burden. Unfortunately, changes made last year to the state’s School Tax Relief (STAR) program overburdened some homeowners...

Every year, during the month of March, we honor the courage and leadership that has been infused into our nation’s history by extraordinary women. Specifically, in our great state, women both past and present have and will continue to play a critical...

It’s that time of year again – the Governor has put forward a proposed state budget for 2017-18, and the legislature is in the process of reviewing it. As your representative in Albany, it is my privilege to share with you the details of the budget...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that he voted for ethics reforms to help keep elected officials accountable to the public. One piece of legislation strips corrupt politicians of their taxpayer-funded pensions (A.1749). The second, a joint resolution,...

Today, it’s more important than ever to find ways to protect our environment. That’s why I’m once again hosting an electronics recycling event, making it even easier for Central New York residents to properly dispose of old and unwanted...

“The Assembly Majority has once again taken a stand to defend a woman’s right to choose what’s best for her own body with the passage of two bills ensuring access to critical reproductive health care services. “The Assembly passed legislation...

This past week, the governor made a number of proposals in his State of the State address in Syracuse. Among the issues he discussed was the need to invest in education, infrastructure and local manufacturing, all priorities I strongly support. They...