Press Releases

Assemblyman Stirpe Pushes for the Elimination of Utilities Surcharges

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) is pushing for the removal of the proposed extension of the utility tax surcharge from the 2013-14 budget, to provide real cost relief for New York’s rate paying businesses and consumers. The 18-a surcharge, which has...

Assembly Budget Restores Vital Funding to Our Local Farms

Assemblyman Al Stirpe announced that this year’s 2013-14 Assembly budget proposal restores vital funding to agriculture programs (E.182). “Our community is home to many farmers and a significant amount of agribusiness, it is imperative that...

Harsh Cuts to Upstate Medical are Avoided in Assembly Budget Proposal

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that the Assembly passed their 2013-14 state budget proposal that would provides $110 million to SUNY hospitals, including Upstate Medical University, for an increase in support of $50 million. Earlier this...

Assemblyman Stirpe Helps Pass Assembly Budget Proposal That Includes $834 Million School Aid Increase

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that the Assembly’s 2013-14 state budget proposal includes an $834 million increase in school aid and an increase of $334 million above the executive budget proposal (K.182). “As a father with a daughter...

Aid to Municipalities Funding Increased in Assembly Budget

Assemblymember Stirpe Celebrates Historic Central New York Women during Women’s History Month

As you may know, March is Women’s History Month, a time when the contributions of women around the world, both past and present, are recognized. Many of the women and events that have shaped women’s history came from, or occurred in, Central New York....

Assemblyman Stirpe Seeking Nominations to Honor Local Women of Distinction

March is Women’s History Month, and Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that this year he will be hosting his first annual “Women of Distinction” awards ceremony in celebration of remarkable local women. He is currently accepting nominations...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe to Serve on Influential Standing Committees

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-North Syracuse) announced that he will be serving on the following Assembly Standing Committees for the 2013 legislative session: Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-North Syracuse) announced that he will be serving on the following Assembly...

Assemblyman Stirpe Sponsors Legislation to Encourage Partnerships between the Private Sector and Private Universities

In a push to boost economic growth in Central New York, Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) has sponsored legislation that would assist in creating partnerships between the private sector and the state’s academic research institutions to commercialize...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe to Hold Town Hall Meetings on the Proposed 2013-2014 State Budget

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-North Syracuse) will host a series of town hall meetings on the governor’s proposed 2013-2014 state budget. These meetings will be held through out the month of February to allow local residents to have the opportunity to comment...

Assemblyman Stirpe on Governor Cuomo’s Executive Budget Proposal

“Today the governor presented his budget proposal for the 2013-14 fiscal year. The framework outlined in this proposal provides Central New York and our state with a fiscally responsible, balanced budget while helping to meet the needs of our hardworking...

Stirpe: Taste NY Will Showcase the Best of CNY Small Businesses and Farms

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced his support for Governor Cuomo’s proposed Taste-NY initiative, a comprehensive plan that would include creating duty-free “Taste-NY” stores across the state to promote New York-grown and produced products....

Assemblyman Stirpe Pushes for Early Voting Legislation

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced he is sponsoring a bill to bring early voting to New York State (A.689). The proposed law would allow New York State to join the 32 other states across the country, along with the District of Columbia, that permit...

Create Opportunities for Our Families by Keeping Central New York’s Momentum Moving Forward

“The governor has outlined another ambitious agenda to create more opportunities for our families and to move our state’s and Central New York families’ momentum forward. I am looking forward to working with him and my colleagues in government to...

Assemblymember Stirpe to Sponsor Legislation That Will Prevent Misuse of Public Assistance Cash Benefits

Assemblymember Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that he is sponsoring a measure that would prohibit withdrawing of public assistance benefits funds at Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) located in casinos, liquor stores or adult entertainment facilities (A.2386),...