Binghamton, NY – As the state approaches a historic anniversary, a local committee launched Thursday to organize a series of events and activities to commemorate it. 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New York State and the Broome-Tioga...

Albany, NY – Some residents in Binghamton will now be paying lower property taxes after the Governor signed into law Monday a bill that reclassifies two properties in the City. The bill, sponsored by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Fred Akshar,...

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo received her official Civil Air Patrol membership certificate and ID card Thursday night at a meeting of the Broome-Tioga Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol. Lt Col Douglas Jensen, CAP presented her certificate on behalf...

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo’s leadership was recognized Thursday as she was awarded one of New York State Kincare Coalition's top honors. The group presented Lupardo with a 2016 Outstanding Kinship Champion Award for her work supporting...

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Tom O’Mara announced today that the Governor has signed their bill to require school districts to test for lead in drinking water. Lupardo and O’Mara authored the bill, which is the first of its...

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced Thursday that Governor Cuomo has signed a bill expanding New York State's Move Over Law to include sanitation vehicles. Under the new law, which was signed Wednesday, vehicles would have to move over or...

Albany, NY – New York’s industrial hemp industry took another step forward as Governor Cuomo signed into law legislation that will position New York as a national leader in the industrial hemp industry. This spring, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and...

Vestal, NY – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul hosted a Women's Roundtable with more than 20 local women from government, business, academia, and the not-for-profit sector on Wednesday. The discussion centered...

Vestal, NY – In addition to looking to the skies, Kopernik Observatory is now looking at lower utility costs after installation of a new HVAC system at its Vestal educational center. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo secured a $50,000 Assembly Capital Grant...

The Broome County Humane Society’s capital campaign moved one step closer to completion Monday as Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo announced a $250,000 Assembly Capital Grant for the shelter. Lupardo joined the Humane Society to encourage the community to...

Eaton, NY – For the first time in 80 years, hemp seeds have been sewn in New York State. Planting took place Sunday at JD Farms in Eaton, NY as part of New York’s Industrial Hemp Research Pilot Program. “We are thrilled to be the first farm...

Two area libraries are taking steps to become more energy efficient with help from the State. The New York State Library has awarded funding to the Four County Library System in Vestal to replace its rubber roof and install solar panels, and to the George...

VESTAL, NY — Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo joined Senator Fred Akshar, and Assemblymen Cliff Crouch and Christopher Friend on Friday to announce passage of a bill that will protect sanitation workers across New York State. Prior to the end...

Albany, NY – In light of concerns over lead in drinking sources at schools across the State, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Tom O’Mara announced the passage of their bill that would require schools to test for lead. Earlier this year, Binghamton,...

Albany, NY – The New York State Senate today gave final legislative approval to legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) and Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) to require periodic inspections by licensed professional engineers...

ALBANY — New York’s industrial hemp industry will continue to develop following new legislation passed by the State Legislature. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Tom O’Mara announced Wednesday passage of their bill that would allow for the...

Albany, NY – New York is one step closer to becoming the first state in the nation to require regular inspections of parking structures after the State Assembly passed a bill to do this earlier this week. Following a number of failures of parking garages...

Albany, NY – Saluting their service to our country, all veterans will now be eligible to receive New York State retirement credit for time served in the military. Governor Cuomo signed the bill updating the Military Service Credit Law on May 31st. “Our...

Albany, NY – As the Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus, I’m highlighting some important local women and their work for Women’s History Month. Dr. Mary Ross is the focus of our third spotlight. When Dr. Mary Ross first came to Binghamton,...

Binghamton, NY – In light of recent concerns over lead in drinking sources at schools across the State, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo announced Friday that she is filing a bill in the New York State Assembly directing the State Education Department (SED)...