“Cutting taxes is necessary to help hardworking Central New York families. The governor’s property tax relief plan sounds promising for both homeowners and renters and I look forward to seeing the detailed outline of the initiative and its implementation....

“A strong commitment to education means that our schools and children are given every opportunity to succeed. This Monday, I stood with parents, students and advocates to voice my support for an increase in state funding to ensure our students have...

“Today’s announcement that Central New York has been awarded $80.2 million for economic development builds upon critical funding and allows us to continue investing in core industry sectors like manufacturing. Since the awards began in 2011, the Central...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) expressed his deep disappointment that a bill he sponsored to provide state funding to educational institutions, not-for-profits, industry public-private partnerships and individuals for the training and certification...

“As a result of the measures I’ve fought for to help spur economic growth in Central New York, we are beginning to see the positive results we need to get our economy back on track. Currently, our region’s unemployment rate is continuing to decline....

In a world where everyone feels pressed for time, scheduling in a bit of volunteer work may seem impossible. In fact, according to the Corporation for National and Community Service New York was ranked last in the nation for the number of its residents...

July is Park and Recreation Month, making it the perfect time to get out and experience all our community has to offer. This year’s theme is “OUT is IN,” and there are many ways that you and your family can step outside and spend quality time together...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced he will be hosting his 8th annual Lifesavers Blood Drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, July 15, from noon to 8 p.m. at Driver’s Village, 5885 E. Circle Drive in Cicero. “Giving...

Summer is in full swing, and it is more important than ever to donate blood. Blood donations often drop during the summer while schools are out and people are traveling to visit family and friends. In order to raise awareness and help prevent shortages,...

New York State's highest court ruled that cities, towns and villages have the right to ban hydrofracking within their borders, Assemblyman Stirpe announced. The decision, which was affirmed by a majority of the Court of Appeals judges, asserts that the...

“I am disappointed by today’s Hobby Lobby Supreme Court decision. By explicitly allowing for-profit companies to eliminate or limit birth control coverage, the Supreme Court is allowing individual women to be denied basic care based on someone else’s...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that he fought to secure over $114,000 in construction grants to improve the Northern Onondaga Public Library in Cicero. The funding was included in the 2013-14 budget for renovations and construction projects...

According to a recent poll by the Siena Research Institute, “New Yorkers strongly support legalizing medical marijuana for patients suffering from serious illness.”1 In keeping with what New Yorker’s support, Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that the Assembly has passed several measures that will help improve the quality of life for New Yorkers with disabilities in honor of Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day. “No one with a disability should...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced the passage of legislation he sponsored to strengthen the 1999 Campus Safety Act, by requiring colleges and universities to report violent felonies and missing students to law enforcement within 24 hours of an...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) helped pass multiple measures to help clean up the environment and further protect public health in the Assembly today. The legislative package emphasizes the need to celebrate our planet not just one day a year, but each...

Each year, roughly 450,000 incidents of domestic violence are reported in New York State.1 In 2012, state courts issued a total of 304,239 orders of protection, of which 218,570 were required to be recorded in the Unified Court System’s Domestic Violence...

Recycling has long been an effective method of reducing the negative impact we have on the environment. Although many people are familiar with recycling cans, bottles and other materials, there are other recyclable items we interact with on a daily basis...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that he will be holding three town hall meetings throughout the area. These forums will give residents an opportunity to learn about the final state budget and what it means to Central New York. “This year’s...

Here in Central New York, April brings days of spring rain, sprinkled with a few glimpses of the summer sun. The changing weather reminds us that Earth is a beautiful place, and we need to be doing everything we can to keep it that way. This year, Earth...