“On behalf of my office, my family and the New York State Assembly, I would like to wish all my constituents and New Yorkers alike a safe, healthy and happy New Year. 2016 was a groundbreaking year for Western New York, and brought promise and hope that we can build on our accomplishments and do even better in 2017. We passed a $2 billion middle-class tax cut, enacted legislation to end gender and pregnancy discrimination in the workplace, funded our public schools to a record high and have begun numerous local infrastructure projects that will make a real difference in local residents’ lives.

“The start of a new year is one of those unique times when we can truly reflect on our successes and growth in the past year and have fun with family and friends. It is a time to put the past behind us, set new goals and push ourselves to grow and do even better in the coming weeks and months. As you are ringing in the New Year, please remember to do so responsibly and take advantage of the many organizations that offer free cab rides late into the night.

“It has been my honor and privilege to serve the people of Genesee, Monroe and Orleans counties over the past two years, and I promise to always put my constituents first and do the best job for Western New York as we enter a new legislative term.”