Press Releases

Lupardo Statement on Governor Paterson’s Veto and Executive Order on Hydraulic Fracturing

I support the actions that Governor David Paterson took today. I voted against the moratorium bill (S.8129-B/A.11443-B) for the very reasons that he vetoed it: the May 15th moratorium deadline was pointless given the current pace of the DEC's review...

Lupardo Statement On Drilling Moratorium Bill Passing

I did not support the moratorium bill the Assembly passed last night because it is has unintended consequences and does not address the concerns that most New Yorkers have about high-volume hydraulic fracturing. It simply places a moratorium with an arbitrary...

Lupardo and Food Bank of the Southern Tier promote venison donation program

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) is partnering with the Food Bank of the Southern Tier to raise awareness of the venison donation program in New York State. She was joined by Natasha Thompson, President and CEO of the Food Bank of the Southern...

Construction begins on Center for Excellence at BU

Binghamton University broke ground today on a new building for their Center of Excellence. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) and state Senator Thomas Libous (R-Binghamton) secured $30 million in state funding for the project. The project will provide...

Lupardo and Libous receive “Partners in Quality” award

In recognition of their cooperative efforts on behalf of seniors – locally and statewide – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) and Senator Tom Libous (R-Binghamton) each received the “Partners in Quality” award from the New York Association...

New law authored by Lupardo improves air quality by reducing diesel emissions from truck idling

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced that Governor David Paterson has signed legislation (A.8300-A) she authored to help improve air quality by reducing diesel emissions from truck idling. She was joined by representatives of Willow Run Foods...

Statement Regarding the Reinstatement of Clothing Sales Tax

Effective October 1, the state’s 4 percent sales tax exemption on clothing and footwear under $110 will be temporarily suspended for 6 months. On April 1, 2011, the exemption will be phased back in for on clothing and footwear under $55 for 1 year....

Lupardo announces new law to help curb bullying in schools

New York now joins 43 other states with anti-bullying laws, with Governor Paterson’s signing of the Dignity for All Students Act. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) was one of the sponsors of the bill that aims to help protect students from harassment,...

Lupardo & Brodsky Criticize “Price Fixing Scheme” For Wholesale Electricity Rates

Today, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) was joined by Assemblyman Richard Brodsky (D-Westchester) at a press conference in Binghamton to discuss the impact of a “price-fixing scheme” run by the New York Independent Systems Operator (ISO) on...

Lupardo, SHARE & American Cancer Society recognize September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) was joined today by Diana Cahill, Regional Vice President for the Southern New York Region Eastern Division of the American Cancer Society, and Cheryl Kurosky from Self Help for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer...

YWCA of Binghamton and Broome County receives 2009 Residence of the Year

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) will present the YWCA with a New York State Resolution honoring them for receiving the 2009 Residence of the Year from the Supportive Housing Network of New York. This award is for organizations within the State...

First-Ever Environmental Facilities and Cancer Map Now On-line

Binghamton – Senator Tom Libous and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo announced today a new website that will show its visitors locations of certain types of cancer incidences as well as the location of environmental restoration sites, voluntary cleanup sites,...

Statement on EPA hearing moving from BU to Syracuse

I am disappointed that Binghamton University and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) were not able to work out a suitable arrangement for the hearing. With it now being moved to Syracuse, this will be a major inconvenience for my constituents who...

Italian-American State Legislators Select Local Student Winner of 2010 Academic Scholarship

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell), a member of the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators, announced today that a local student has won one of two state-wide academic scholarships awarded annually by the conference. The student,...

Italian-American State Legislators Select Local Student Winner of 2010 Academic Scholarship

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Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell), a member of the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators, announced today that a local student has won one of two state-wide academic scholarships awarded annually by the conference. The student,...

Statement on Senate not completing budget agreement

The Assembly and Senate agreed on a way to complete the state budget. I had fundamental disagreements with parts of the plan and voted “no” on items that would hurt the Southern Tier, such as the sales tax on clothing and the increase in cigarette...

Assembly & Senate pass bill co-sponsored by Lupardo to legalize crossbow hunting in New York State

Yesterday, the state Senate passed a bill (A.924-E/S.6793-B) co-sponsored by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) to legalize crossbow hunting in New York State. The legislation was passed by the Assembly on June 29th and will now be delivered to Governor...

Lupardo announces $147,000 in funding restored to Gateway Information Center

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced today that the transportation budget (A.9705-D/S.6605-C) passed by both the Assembly (82-51) and state Senate (32-29) will restore funding to the Gateway Information Center, allowing it to remain open...

Lupardo Bill Could Help Counties Fund New DWI Laws

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) was joined by Broome County District Attorney Gerald Mollen and Broome County STOP-DWI coordinator James May at a press conference today to urge the state legislature to pass a bill she recently introduced (A.11374-A)...

Lupardo Co-Sponsors Bill to Abolish 129 Authorities

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced today that she is co-sponsoring legislation (A.11106) to downsize New York State government by abolishing 129 public authorities. The legislation comes after a recommendation by the Authorities Budget...