At a time when SUNY is viewed as an important economic driver in communities, especially in Upstate, we need to ensure that they have the necessary resources. Through teamwork, innovative approaches to funding and shared services, Chancellor Zimpher believes...

The no-nonsense, results-orientated approach Governor Cuomo took in his State of the State address today is just what we need to tackle the serious problems our state faces. I was especially pleased to see him focus on Medicaid reform and mandate relief....

Today, Governor Cuomo announced his selection of Joseph Martens for Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Among Mr. Marten’s duties will be overseeing the Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (SGEIS) for...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...