For many of us in Central New York, the summer season wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Great New York State Fair. For over a century, the fair has been a statewide tradition and fixture in our community, bringing families from all over the...

For years, I’ve worked with the Cicero CanTeen, a youth center that provides a safe and constructive place for teens to go after school. But the CanTeen offers more than that – including meals, games, educational field trips and numerous volunteer...

When it comes to our kids’ education, I think we can all agree that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. That’s why early special education programs – like the one offered at the Main Street School in North Syracuse – are so important....

The hunt is on for the biggest and brightest ideas to revitalize central New York’s economy. The deadline for the public to submit ideas that could help our region secure vital economic development funding is fast approaching, and I encourage everyone...

Growing up, my father sponsored an annual blood drive in the village of Clyde, a tradition he kept for 25 years. Seeing his work on behalf of the community instilled an appreciation of the importance of blood donation and inspired me to follow in his...

Cicero, N.Y. – Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) is once again answering the call to help those in need by holding his ninth annual Lifesavers blood drive with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, July 21, from noon to 8 p.m. at Driver’s Village, 5885...

With summer now in full swing, it’s the perfect time to explore the beautiful landscapes and endless outdoor activities available to you right here in Central New York. And with this July marking 30 years of Parks and Recreation Month, there’s no...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) highlighted the ongoing renovations at Green Lakes State Park that have been made possible through Governor Cuomo’s NY Parks 2020 initiative. The state is expected to spend nearly $9 million on a variety of projects,...

This week marked the end of the state Assembly’s legislative session. But before wrapping up, I helped make sure we took action to provide much-needed property tax relief for families throughout Central New York. This tax relief will help keep more...

Assemblyman Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced the passage of legislation that will extend the property tax cap for four more years and provide tax rebates to homeowners in upstate communities (A.8323). “For too long, high property taxes have made it increasingly...

As we enter the last days of this year’s legislative session, there’s one issue that continues to echo loudly in the halls of the Capitol – the Education Investment Tax Credit (EITC). Over these past few weeks, advocates of the EITC, like the...

Assemblyman Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced the Assembly passed legislation he sponsored that would designate a bridge on interstate 481 as the “Deputy Sheriff Glenn Searles Memorial Bridge.” This bill honors the life and legacy of an Onondaga County...

Assemblyman Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced the Assembly passed legislation he sponsored to help ensure that educational institutions can continue providing students with quality affordable health insurance, including supplemental coverage for sports related...

“I’ve always believed that the people we entrust to represent us – whether elected or appointed – should be held to the highest standards of conduct. In this year’s state budget, we passed a number of important ethics reforms that helped to...

In June of 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed into law the Women’s Armed Services Act and in doing so ensured that women, not just men, would have the opportunity to serve in our nation’s armed services. Sixty-seven years later, female soldiers...

The New York State Caucus of Environmental Legislators held a press conference today calling for the passage of several key environmental bills, including Assemblyman Stirpe’s legislation to create a paint stewardship program in the state of New York....

Summer vacation is almost here, and that means it’s the perfect time for our kids to run, jump and play outside. But did you know they can also save the world, defeat the bad guy or make the winning shot – all without leaving home? This season, inspire...

When it comes to education, we must make every effort to provide our children with a solid foundation that will prepare them for future success. This includes providing vital funding for our schools and making certain the education policies we enact will...

“Nothing is more essential than the health of our children, our families and our communities. When a family member or friend gets sick, they deserve care, plain and simple. Health care is a basic right for everyone, not a privilege for a few. Unfortunately,...

Here in Onondaga County, agriculture is a vital part of our community and a cornerstone of our economy. I’ve been working hard to support our state’s dedicated farmers and ensure they have the resources they need to thrive, but there’s more that...