Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C–LaFayette) commented today on reports that Gov. Hochul is preparing to announce a proposal to modify the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). While Minority lawmakers have raised concerns for years...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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’,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) showed his support today for newly announced tariffs on Australian beef and lamb imports. The Trump administration unveiled a 10% reciprocal tariff on Australia, citing their unfair trade practices with the U.S....

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-Lafayette) took part in an Energy and Environmental Conservation Budget Hearing in Albany yesterday. Lemondes and his colleagues discussed important issues impacting our state including clean water infrastructure, the Sustainable...

“Gov. Hochul has once again shown her cards and proven how out of touch this current administration is. We’re told we live in the safest New York ever while people are being burned alive on the subway. We’re told our state champions equality and...

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) took part in a hearing with the New York State Assembly’s Environmental Conservation Committee last week in Albany. The committee heard from multiple stakeholders on various initiatives related to environmental...

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-Lafayette) presented the Cato-Meridian School District with state funds today awarded through the State and Municipal Facilities Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability, and Technology (SAM/CREST) program. Cato-Meridian...

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-Lafayette) presented the Town of Lafayette with state funds today awarded through the State and Municipal Facilities Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability, and Technology (SAM/CREST) program. The town is slated to...

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-Lafayette) presented the Tully Library with state funds today awarded through the State and Municipal Facilities Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability, and Technology (SAM/CREST) program. Libraries continue to provide...

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) has memorialized Sunday, Oct. 6 as Coaches Day in the state of New York. Coaches play an incredible role in youth development and the furtherance of our society. They teach our children valuable lessons such as...

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) announced that Tully Free Library, Layfayette Public Library, Fairmount Community Library, Weedsport Free Library and Port Byron Library have been allocated state aid for library construction funds. The funds...