April 29, 2025 – With Albert EinSwine, one of the Traveling Therapy Pigs at the annual Animal Advocacy Day at the Capital that I sponsor every year.

April 30, 2025 – Stopped by the BOCES expo in the Capital. Representatives from almost every BOCES across the state came to Albany to highlight the programs that they offer. Our local Broome-Tioga BOCES was there featuring students who are working in community organizations like CHOW.

April 28, 2025 – With local high school students with Binghamton University’s Upward Bound program. They visited Albany and I introduced them on the floor of the Assembly.

April 26, 2025 – With local farmers at the Broome County Regional Farmers Market during Spring Open Farm Day. I was very happy that there were still plenty of fresh eggs!

April 11, 2025 – My office had a great pirohi lunch at St. Michael’s in Binghamton today.

April 9, 2025 – With Endwell Cadet Bryce Sinclair for West Point Day at the Capital, which the State Legislature has celebrated for over 70 years.

March 31, 2025 – Joined local advocates at Southern Tier Independence Center to raise our concerns about the future of the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program. It is undergoing a transition to a single fiscal intermediary that needs more time to succeed. Care-recipients and home care workers alike have raised the alarm for months about the April 1 deadline.

March 29, 2025 – At the parade held to honor the Binghamton Patriots, the 2025 NYS Class AA Boys Basketball Champions. A huge and very happy crowd turned out to support the “Community’s Team.”

March 28, 2025 – At the Southern Tier Vietnam Veterans Recognition Event in honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day and the 50th Anniversary of the end of the war.

March 26, 2025 – With Aidan O’Connor, Executive Director of Greenport Rescue and EMS advocate at the Rural Resources Fair at the Capitol.

March 26, 2025 – With François Elvinger, Professor and Executive Director of the Animal Health Diagnostic Center at Cornell CALS discussing his work on the bird flu.

March 21, 2025 – At the unveiling of the Harriet Tubman statue at Binghamton University’s Downtown Campus.

March 19, 2025 – With YWCA Executive Director Carole Coppens and Governor Hochul at the annual Women’s History Month celebration hosted by the NYS Legislative Women’s Caucus. Carole was honored for her outstanding leadership and lifetime commitment to the well-being of our community.

March 19, 2025 – With Benson Chan, Associate Director of S3IP at Binghamton University; Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger, and Graduate Intern Jae Fish.

March 18, 2025 – Discussing the agriculture budget with my colleagues at a conference committee.

March 11, 2025 – I hosted Maple Day at the Capitol with Senator Hinchey in honor of Maple Month.

March 6, 2025 – Joined the local community and education leaders outside of Binghamton High School in support of our schools, and to express concerns over potential federal budget cuts to the Department of Education.

March 6, 2025 – Joined the Climate Action Campaign and local leaders to express concerns over potential federal budget cuts, which have been crucial to the important battery research and manufacturing work being done in the region.

March 6, 2025 – With the Di Rienzo family to announce that Di Rienzo Brothers Bakery was officially placed on the NYS Historic Business Preservation Registry. I was very happy to nominate them for this prestigious designation in recognition of their 120 years in business.

March 5, 2025 – Joined hundreds of local County Highway Officials, in orange shirts, at a rally in support of local roads. Local roads are essential, and I pledge my support for investing more resources to sustain them.

March 1, 2025 – Walked in the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade with fellow elected officials!

February 27, 2025 – With Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley to announce that the Clinton Street Neighborhood Business District was awarded $10M from NY’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative. The City has plans to develop this historically important section of Binghamton into a thriving hub once again.

February 22, 2025 – Speaking at the Together for Ukraine Interfaith Vigil to mark the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

February 19, 2025 – With Empire State Development Commissioner Hope Knight after the announcement that BAE plans to build a new battery production line as part of a large expansion project. BAE is making a $65.5M investment, with the state offering $8.5M in Excelsior Jobs Tax Credits, creating over 130 good-paying local jobs.

February 5, 2025 – Met with representatives from the Four County Library System and stopped by the New York Library Association “READ” display during Library Advocacy Day at the Capital.

February 4, 2025 – Met with representatives from Leading Age and Good Shepherd Communities for “Support our Seniors” Advocacy Day. They were here in support of long-term care: nursing homes, assisted living facilities, continuing care and more.

February 4, 2025 – In my Albany office with Maria Mustafa, representing Broome County, and Rukma Chaudhury, representing Steuben. They both serve on the Governor’s Youth Council.

January 29, 2025 – Attended a fireside chat with Martin Luther King III at Binghamton University, where he spoke about the importance of returning civility to public discourse and his father’s dream to eradicate poverty, racism, and violence. It was wonderful to meet him.

January 27, 2025– CCEs from across the state, including our own CCE of Broome County, were in Albany to advocate for their programs.

January 27, 2025– Speaking at the Agriculture and Parks budget hearing. As the Chair of the Ag Committee, I got to ask a lot of questions that will help determine our priorities for this year’s state budget.

January 21, 2025 – With representatives from the Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences during their visit to Albany.

January 21, 2025 – With the American Civic Association during their visit to Albany.

January 16, 2025 – With NYSHCR Commissioner Visnauskas, Assistant Secretary for Housing Adam Zaranko, and Mayor Kraham to announce the long-awaited renovation of the Town & Country Apartments in Binghamton.

January 8, 2025 – Today was the official opening of the 248th Legislative Session of the NYS Assembly. All 150 members were sworn in, including 21 new members. It continues to be an honor and a privilege to work on behalf of the people of the 123rd District.

January 7, 2025 – With Commissioner Ball at Broome CCE for a preview of the Governor’s upcoming State of the State message. We also received an update on important developments to protect New York’s food supply chain.