Press Releases

DiPietro Named Minority Ranker on Small Business

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) is proud to announce his placement once again as the Ranking Minority Member on the Assembly Committee on Small Business. DiPietro has been at the forefront of defending the rights of small businesses, removing...

Cuomo’s Clemency to Murderers

A statement by Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) on Gov. Cuomo’s 2018 pardons  “Closing off 2018, the Governor just couldn’t help but end on one last outlandish move. He’s made a habit of pardoning criminals and law breakers...

Assemblyman David DiPietro to Host Free Red Carpet Movie Screening of “Ferdinand” for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Light And Sound Sensitivities

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I–East Aurora), in partnership with the DDAWNY- Developmental Disability Alliance of Western New York, and The Spotlight Theater, will host a red carpet-themed screening of “Ferdinand” for children with Autism Spectrum...

Cuomo and Weinstein Star In ‘Corruption and Depravity: A New York Crime Story’

How can a decent, upstanding person look at this $25,000 campaign donation and not see a glaringly obvious connection? It’s a sad state of affairs that we can’t investigate the disgusting actions of Harvey Weinstein and how his case was handled without...

DiPietro Honors Local Community Partner

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Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) gave a citation for outstanding community service and selflessness to Karen Almeter on Tuesday, Aug. 14 for her exemplary work running a not-for-profit agency, which provides services and support for individuals...

Cuomo Is Losing It: Disgraces All Americans

“The governor has deeply erred in his analysis of our nation in his headlong sprint to the radical progressive left; I am appalled that he can reach such an insulting conclusion of our nation. America has served as a beacon of liberty for generations...

DiPietro to Host Alzheimer’s Awareness Class

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) will be offering a free Alzheimer’s Awareness Class on Wednesday, August 8, at the East Aurora Senior Center from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The session will focus on aspects of brain health such as cognitive...

DiPietro Honors Holmes Family and Wallenwein’s Hotel

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Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) delivered Proclamations to the Holmes family, the owners and operators of the Wallenwein’s Hotel, on Saturday, July 28, for their tireless support of the community and being a symbol of the spirit of the...

Silver Sentence to 7 Years

Sheldon Silver, the convicted former Assembly Speaker, has been sentenced on crimes of public corruption today. The sentences proposals ranged from the federal request of 10-plus years in prison to the curious request from Silver’s own attorneys about...

Outrageous, Cuomo Returns Right to Vote to Sexual Predators and Pedophiles

A few weeks ago, Gov. Cuomo announced his plan to grant pardons to certain criminals, restoring their right to vote. Now some of the recipients have been revealed to be 77 sexual predators released from prison but confined to state psychiatric wards....

Dipietro Welcomes Biblio Tech Café

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Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) recently gave an Assembly certificate to commend the owner of a new local business. Biblio Tech Café is owned by Giuseppe Gentile and offers a wide variety of games, hobbies and books. There is also a...

Tax Burden and Senior Living

New York has consistently ranked the highest in the nation for unfriendly tax burden which is an unacceptable state of affairs for everyone who lives here, but most of all for our valued seniors who have already paid their fair share and now are being...

Recognizing Organizers for the Autism Nature Trail

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Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) recently presented certificates to Loren Penman, Gail Serventi, Joan Mokdessi and Susan Herrnstein for outstanding citizenship and efforts in the creation of an Autism Nature Trail to be constructed in Letchworth...

Dipietro Raising Autism Spectrum Disorder Awareness

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Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) hosted a free Red Carpet Event of the Incredibles 2 last Saturday, June 30th to raise awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The event featured autism friendly considerations such as enhanced lighting,...

End of Session, End of a Mess

“With the end of another legislative session we once again see the Majority’s focus on their own pet projects and interests to the detriment of hard working New Yorkers. Instead of passing bills to support our agriculture industry or help our citizens...

Assemblyman David DiPietro To Host Free Red Carpet Movie Screening For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I–East Aurora), in partnership with The Children’s League, BHSC-Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center, DDAWNY- Developmental Disability Alliance of Western New York, The New Angola Theater and SASI-Suburban Adult Services...

DiPietro Kicking Off Read Across Lake Shore Program

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) will be hosting a kick-off event announcing his Read Across Lake Shore Program Saturday, June 9 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Lake Shore Senior High School. This program seeks to instill the importance of...

Time to Stand for Our Local Teachers

Folks, the finish line is in sight for beating one of the severe oversights limiting our local schools. I have been an outspoken critic of Common Core for years now along with criticizing the governor’s special rules and hoops for our teachers to jump...

School Safety Should Be Our Priority

“It is with a heavy heart that I must once again call for a focus on protecting our children and our schools,” DiPietro said. “My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the victims and families of this most recent shooting. We must take steps...

DiPietro Outraged Over Schneiderman Allegations

“I am deeply distressed over the allegations leveled at Eric Schneiderman.” DiPietro said. “Time and time again we have high-ranking officials, close to the governor, being accused of ethical violations and questionable morals. “We have yet...