Press Releases

Speaker Heastie to Convene Workgroup to Strengthen Assembly Operations and Promote Government Transparency and Public Participation

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today announced that he has appointed an Assembly Majority workgroup to undertake an examination and make recommendations regarding ongoing efforts to improve and strengthen the Assembly's rules, operations, and legislative...

Assemblywoman Lupardo Outlines Area Budget Highlights

With New York State’s new fiscal year underway, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo announces details impacting Broome County. The $142 billion budget caps spending at two percent and includes significant increases in funding for critical programs for the Southern...

Assemblywoman Lupardo Reminds Residents of Available Tax Credits

Too often, hardworking families miss the opportunity to save hundreds or even thousands of dollars in federal and state tax credits. These tax credits are in place to help families make their hard-earned dollars stretch just a little further. Current...

Lupardo Sworn in for Sixth Assembly Term

Albany, NY – On the first day of New York’s legislative session, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo was sworn in for her sixth term in office. She has represented residents of the City of Binghamton and the Towns of Union and Vestal since 2005 and currently...

Hemp Research Bill Signed into Law by Governor Cuomo

With Governor Cuomo’s signature Wednesday, New York is the 19th state in the nation to set the framework for growing industrial hemp. The bill, introduced by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Tom O’Mara (A9140/S7047) creates an agricultural...

Binghamton Opportunity Center Launches as Classes Begin

Binghamton, NY – In an effort to arm local jobseekers with both technical and academic training needed to find employment, the Binghamton Opportunity Center (BOC) launched with its first class Wednesday. This new pilot program, modeled after the SUNY...

Lupardo, Hevesi, People-Stokes Pen Letter to Office of Children and Family Services Seeking Answers

Assemblymembers Andrew Hevesi (D-Forest Hills), Donna Lupardo (D-Binghamton), and Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D-Erie County) are seeking answers from the New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) following a roundtable held last month. OCFS...

Broome Agriculture Plays Major Roll in Local Economy

Binghamton, NY – As part of a nearly $5 billion industry in New York State, Broome County farms generate $150 million annually to the local economy according to new data released today by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, Cornell Cooperative Extension of...

Legislators Pass Bill Authorizing Hemp Research

As the 2014 legislative session draws to a close, a major agricultural initiative moves one step closer to beginning in New York. The Assembly and Senate passed Wednesday a bill introduced by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Tom O’Mara (A9140/S7047)....

Lupardo & O’Mara Introduce Bill to Allow Hemp Research

Lupardo Touts Local Impact in 2014-2015 State Budget

As the new fiscal year in New York State begins, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo announced today several initiatives outlined in the 2014-2015 budget that will help the Southern Tier. “I worked hard with my colleagues in Albany to help pass an on-time...

Lupardo’s Letter Urges DOH to Adopt Higher Standards for Exposure to TCE

In light of the recent study released by the National Institute for Safety and Occupational Health (NIOSH) on the effects of exposure to trichloroethylene (TCE), Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo is calling on the Department of Health to adopt a more protective...

Lupardo Joins Advocates in Unveiling Believe in Children Campaign

Albany, NY – Today, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo joined the Winning Beginnings NY Coalition, a coordinated effort of children’s advocacy groups, in support of the ‘Believe in Children Campaign.’ At the Legislative Office Building in Albany, Lupardo...

Majority Women Assembly Members Support Governor Cuomo’s Call for Passage of the Women’s Equality Act

We were very gratified to hear Governor Cuomo again declare his strong commitment to the full 10 point Women’s Equality Act in the State of the State address. Governor Cuomo challenged the Legislature to pass the full 10 points, or explain why they...

Lupardo & Latimer Applaud New Method of Delivering Tax Rebate

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator George Latimer are applauding Governor Cuomo’s decision to help save state funds by delivering money to taxpayers as a tax credit rather than as a rebate check. After the creation last year of the...

NYS Assembly to Hold Public Hearing on Closures

http://assembly.state.ny.us/comm/Mental/20130830a/ Binghamton, NY – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D- Endwell) announced that in response to her request for a hearing on the closure of inpatient services at the Greater Binghamton Health Center (GBHC)...

Comptroller Responds to Lupardo’s Request for Clarification About School Insolvency

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) received a reponse from the Comptroller’s office regarding her inquiry about possible school insolvency, she announced today. In February, she sent a letter to Comptroller DiNapoli asking him to clarify what...

Broome County Schools Get Additional $6 Million in State Aid

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced today that Broome County school districts will receive $6,094,458 more in aid than originally proposed in Governor Cuomo’s executive budget with $5,557,493 going toward Gap Elimination Restoration and...

Lupardo Elected President of NY Italian-American State Legislators

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced today that she was elected to serve as President of the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators for a two year term. Lupardo has been a member of the conference since 2005. It is a bipartisan...

Lupardo Asks Comptroller For Clarification About School Insolvency

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) sent a letter to Comptroller DiNapoli yesterday asking him to clarify what it means in practical terms if a school district experiences fiscal insolvency. "Because the school aid formula has not been reworked...