U-E Senior Sheridan Ballard Receives Scholarship from Conference of Italian-American Legislators Jun 8, 2022 Endicott, NY – For the fourth year in a row, a local student has been awarded a scholarship from the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators. Assemblywoman Lupardo presented graduating Union-Endicott senior Sheridan Ballard with...
Lupardo & Hinchey Pass Industrial Hemp Legislation Jun 8, 2022 Albany, NY –Agriculture Chairs Assemblymember Donna Lupardo and Senator Michelle Hinchey announced passage of legislation they introduced to promote greater use of NY grown industrial hemp. A9282/S8496 directs the Commissioner of Ag & Markets to...
State & County Provide Relief at the Pump Through Gas Tax Suspension May 31, 2022 Broome County, NY – On Wednesday, recent actions taken by NYS and Broome County take effect to combat out of control gas prices. Due to higher demand, the war in Ukraine, inflation and price gouging, gas prices have been much higher than usual....
Lupardo & Hinchey Pass Legislation for Farm Breweries May 23, 2022 Albany, NY – NYS Agriculture Chairs Assemblymember Donna Lupardo and Senator Michelle Hinchey announced that legislation they introduced to maintain farm brewery beer labeling requirements through 2028 has passed in both chambers. A7746/S7655 amends...
Funding Set for Family & Children’s New Headquarters May 12, 2022 Broome County, NY – With support from State, County, and City funding, construction will begin this summer on a new home for Family & Children’s Counseling Services, formerly Family & Children’s Society. The $5 million-dollar project...
Lupardo, CCE Team Up for Victory Gardens for Broome Campaign Encourages Home Gardening May 10, 2022 With planting season beginning, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County are sponsoring, for a third year, a campaign to encourage residents to start their own gardens. Victory Gardens For Broome will launch at the...
Assemblywoman Lupardo and Municipal Leaders Highlight Water Grants for Endicott and Vestal Apr 20, 2022 Endicott, NY – The Village of Endicott and Town of Vestal will be receiving much needed support from NYS to improve water quality in their respective communities. Assemblywoman Lupardo was joined by Endicott Mayor Linda Jackson to highlight over...
Senate and Assembly Agriculture Chairs Secure Historic Agriculture Budget to Bolster Support for New York Farmers Apr 19, 2022 Albany, NY – Historic funding levels for New York agriculture are included in the final enacted State Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. The two Legislative Agriculture Chairs, Senator Michelle Hinchey and Assemblymember Donna Lupardo secured over...
Lupardo and Harckham Introduce Bill Recognizing the Importance of the 2-1-1 Helpline Mar 23, 2022 Albany, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Pete Harckham have introduced legislation that will formally recognize the state’s 2-1-1 helpline as a part of the state’s disaster emergency plan. The bill, A9526/S8553,...
Assemblywoman Lupardo and Binghamton Housing Authority Announce Completion of Study Rooms Mar 22, 2022 Binghamton, NY – During a visit to the Carlisle Hills Apartment Complex, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo Mayor Jared Kraham and the Binghamton Housing Authority (BHA) cut the ribbon on the new “Study Center at Carlisle.” The center is one...
Governor Approves Lupardo-Kennedy Autocycle Bill Mar 1, 2022 Albany, NY – Drivers of autocycles will no longer need to have a motorcycle license under legislation signed by Governor Kathy Hochul. The bill, A7192A/S6335, sponsored by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Tim Kennedy, would bring NYS in line...
WORKING TOGETHER, A Guest Viewpoint in the Press & Sun Feb 13, 2022 As we enter the new year, I’m grateful for the opportunity I’ve been given to serve this community and to all the people I’ve had the opportunity to work with. The last couple of years have not been easy, as we have navigated COVID together....
Lupardo & Akshar Send Letter to Governor Outlining Concerns with SUNY “Flagship” Proposal Jan 24, 2022
Local Leaders Celebrate Air Ambulance Bill Now Signed into Law Dec 29, 2021 Binghamton, NY – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, Senator Fred Akshar, and Assemblyman Joseph Angelino gathered today to celebrate Governor Hochul signing into law S4085A A2561B/(Hinchey/Woerner), which allows for New York air ambulances to carry blood...
Holiday Giving Boxes Going to 183 Local Families Dec 22, 2021 Binghamton, NY – With overwhelming support from the community, Holiday Giving Boxes will help provide 183 holiday meals to local families this week. Assemblywoman Lupardo was joined by representatives from CHOW, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and...
Governor Signs Legislation Granting Temporary Permits for Craft Beverage Industry Dec 21, 2021 Albany, NY – New York is making it easier for new craft beverage producers to start their businesses. Governor Kathy Hochul signed A7757/S6256A, a bill introduced by Assemblymember Donna Lupardo & Senator Michelle Hinchey, requiring the State Liquor...
Assemblywoman Lupardo Announces $375k Grant for Visions Veterans Memorial Arena Dec 15, 2021 Binghamton, NY – The Visions Veterans Memorial Arena received a boost as a result of funding secured by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo.The $375,000 Assembly grant upgraded the lighting and sound systems within the Arena. Lupardo was joined by County...
Legislation to Address Truck Driver Shortage Signed into Law Nov 30, 2021 Albany – On Wednesday, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Tim Kennedy announced that Governor Hochul has signed into law (A6295A/S5486), a bill which creates a Young Adult Commercial Driver’s License- Class A program for 18-20 year olds. Currently,...
Assemblymembers Listen to Two Dozen Stakeholders at Hearing Nov 19, 2021 Albany, NY – Last week, the NYS Assembly held a budget hearing sponsored by the Agriculture and Small Business Committees, along with the Food, Farm and Nutrition Policy Task Force and several Sub-Committees. Over two dozen stakeholders addressed...
Assemblywoman Lupardo Announces $250K for Gun Violence Prevention through Youth Development Nov 18, 2021 (Johnson City, NY – At the Binghamton Bulldog Sports Complex, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo announced that she helped secure $250,000 in funding from the NYS Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) to target gun violence prevention through youth...