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Enough Is Enough: Lemondes Calls for Increased CHIPS Funding in State Budget

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Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C–LaFayette) attended a bipartisan press conference earlier today calling for greater state investment in local roads, bridges and culverts. Lemondes was joined by colleagues from both the state Senate and Assembly. The...

Peace Through Strength: A Veteran’s Perspective on Operation Epic Fury

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On February 28, 2026, the U.S. completed a successful joint operation with our Israeli allies aimed at toppling the radical Islamic regime in Tehran, Iran. Within hours of the assault, reports confirmed that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei...

The Quiet Erasure of Boys’ and Girls’ State

Imagine there was a program in our state that taught high school students valuable life skills like leadership, patriotism and how government works on a day-to-day basis. Now, imagine there were people trying to silence its impact on our young scholars....

Lemondes Calls for Reinvigoration of Boys/Girls State

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C–LaFayette) is calling on local school districts across Central New York to make a push to increase student involvement in the American Legion (AL) Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls State programs. Beginning...

Lemondes Outlines Affordability Plan Following State of the State Address

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) has released his plan to bring down costs and make life more affordable in Central New York following the governor’s address yesterday. While Governor Hochul described the state of the state as ‘strong’,...

Lemondes Commends President Trump for Delivering Ceasefire and Hostage Victory

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) issued a statement commending President Donald J. Trump for his role in the Gaza ceasefire and the successful release of the remaining 20 Israeli hostages. The U.S.-brokered deal ends more than two years of captivity...

Lemondes Issues Warning About DMV Text Messaging Scam

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) is advising residents of the 126th Assembly District to be on the lookout for a text messaging scam involving the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Several residents have reported receiving a text message from...

Lemondes Attends Police Memorial in Albany

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Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) attended the annual Police Memorial in Albany yesterday to honor the officers across the state who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their communities last year. The event was attended by lawmakers in both the state...

Lemondes Commends U.S.-Ukraine Mineral Deal for Economic Impact

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) is praising the recent minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine for its projected impacts on the national, state and local economies. Earlier this week, the Trump Administration announced a joint investment...

Lemondes Raises Awareness for Organ Donations During Donate Life Month

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) attended a bipartisan press conference today in Albany to help raise awareness and expand New York State’s Donate Life Registry to increase organ donation numbers across the state. According to Donate Life New...
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