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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

A bill (A.924-B) co-sponsored by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) would lay the groundwork for legalized crossbow hunting in New York State, a practice currently limited to all but certain physically disabled hunters. At a press conference in Albany...

Binghamton – Senator Tom Libous (R-I-C, Binghamton) and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D, Endwell) voiced their concerns over the future of the Power for Jobs program in New York. The vital program provides low-cost electricity to more than 500 businesses...

Today, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) was joined by Mayor John Bertoni (D-Endicott) from the Village of Endicott and others for a press conference to announce the program for the Dedication of The Stage at Little Italy. The ceremony is scheduled...

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced today that she and 26 Assembly members staged a “sit-in” to express their shared frustration over the stalled budget negotiations. The scene played out at the Capitol Wednesday night as Lupardo and...

Today, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) was joined by Mayor John Bertoni (D-Endicott) from the Village of Endicott and others for a press conference to announce the program for the Dedication of The Stage at Little Italy. The ceremony is scheduled...