Press Releases

Freeing Our Teachers

“I am immensely pleased with the outcome of our vote last week.” DiPietro said. “Having long been outspoken in defense of our teachers this is a welcome change of pace. We shouldn’t be punishing educators or setting up artificial hurdles for them...

DiPietro Commends Elma Library

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Last week, Assemblyman DiPietro visited the Elma Library to deliver a citation in recognition of outstanding community involvement and service. “It was my profound pleasure to award this citation to Thomas Carloni and his staff at the Elma Library,”...

ABC: Albany’s Budget Circus

The passage of this year’s state budget once again mirrors the usual procedure in Albany, cloaked in secrecy with rumors and hearsay dominating the majority of the discussion. However, while there was no talk of true ethics reform in the budget, we...

DiPietro Congratulates Kipp’s Restaurant Owner for Service to the Community

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Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) recently honored John Kipp, owner of Kipp’s Restaurant on Rt. 16 in South Wales. The assemblyman awarded the certificate in recognition of his service to the community and his embodiment of the values and...

Ironic: Silver Goes Up For Retrial and the Assembly Majority Block Ethics Bill

“It’s a tired old trope in Albany that the cry for ethics reform is often ignored.” DiPietro said. “The very day that the Silver retrial starts we have the most comprehensive package of bills to introduce real ethics reform in the Assembly blocked...

Victory: Western New York Children's Psychiatric Center to Remain Open!

“We did it! Our voices were finally heard after months of writing letters and getting petition signatures and the will of the people was made clear. I was overjoyed to hear that the governor decided to keep the center open so our children can receive...

New Budget Equals New Taxes

“With the release of the Assembly Majority One-House Budget proposal this legislative year, we once again see New York City Majority members priority of brand new taxes to the number of $1.9 billion, another round of new taxes on businesses, wasteful...

Governor’s Friend Guilty on 3 Federal Corruption Charges

“There we have it; the man who Gov. Cuomo once called a brother has been found guilty of 2 honest-services-fraud charges and one count of solicitation of bribes. This trial has truly showcased the dishonesty of the people Gov. Cuomo surrounds himself...

Cutting the Burden of Property Taxes

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) has joined forces with his peers in the Assembly Minority Conference to push a plan to restructure New York State’s Medicaid program. The plan’s goal is to provide relief to both individual taxpayers...

DiPietro Hosting SAFE Act and Pistol Recertification Forum

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C-East Aurora) will be hosting a Safe Act and Pistol Recertification Forum on Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The forum will focus on updating residents on the current fight against the SAFE Act and give information...

Curbing Domestic Violence In New York

Our homes should be places of safety and security, not those of violence and fear. The threat of domestic violence is all too real and we must do all we can to protect women and all victims of abuse. We must ensure the sanctity of the home end of discussion....

Reforming Albany 2018

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) is pleased to announce his support of the rules reforms that were just considered in the Assembly. DiPietro is particularly supportive of a provision, the change limiting committee chair terms to 8 years....

Hearing the Whispers of Corruption and Negligent Spending In Albany

“It’s time for budget committee hearings in Albany and once again we’re seeing the bloat of overspending and the shadow of the governor’s corruption that’s settled over the state. “First of all, we need to disregard the governor’s focus...

Cuomo’s Political Grandstanding Costing State $14 Million

A statement by Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) on the federal government withholding $14 million in highway funding “At last the governor’s constant jabs at the White House and President Trump have come back to bite us all. The federal...

More Money for More Absurdity

“With the hearings to analyze the governor’s economic development ideas we once again have overwhelming evidence of a failed system that both wastes taxpayer money and is ripe for corruption. How much more money does Gov. Cuomo want to throw into...

DiPietro Stands with Domestic Violence Task Force to Find Solutions

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Editor’s Note: Task Force report found here Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) attended a press conference today hosted by the Assembly Minority Task Force on Preventing Domestic Violence. DiPietro stands alongside his peers to address...

DiPietro Comments on First Day of Percoco Trial

“How many times must we talk about ethics reform before our outrage is heard by our peers across the aisle? Time and time again we bring ethics reform to the floor and it’s stamped down. The atmosphere in Albany reeks with corruption and Gov. Cuomo...

Progressivism Equals Pessimism

“This year’s budget proposals mark another move toward the governor’s political ambitions while ignoring the real problems here in New York. The overtone of the proposals was the governor’s political machinations to take free shots at Washington...

DiPietro Appalled By Harris Indictment

“Just last week we heard Gov. Cuomo’s State of the State Address, where barely any whispers about ethics reform were made, and now we have another New York lawmaker indicted on corruption charges. How is it that this atmosphere is so pervasive in...

DiPietro Leading the Charge against Safe Act In 2018

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) has, since the very onset of the SAFE Act in New York, railed against the unconstitutional law. DiPietro has formulated numerous attempts to disarm and fully repeal the SAFE Act, and is continuing his mission...