Press Releases

Lemondes Announces State Aid for Local Libraries

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...

Lemondes to Host Town Hall Event in Camillus

This Wednesday, September 4 at 6:00 p.m., Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-Lafayette) will hold a town hall meeting at the Camillus Municipal Building. This town hall is open to everyone, and Lemondes hopes the people of Assembly District 126 come out and...

Lemondes Announces Application Period for Sam/Crest

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) announced that district allocations have recently been negotiated via the New York state budget for the State and Municipal Facilities Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability, and Technology (SAM/CREST)...

SAM Eligibility and Application

Lemondes Reacts to Reported Shooting at Trump Rally

“Politically motivated violence in any form is completely unacceptable and has no home in our country,” said Lemondes. “This was a direct assault on our democracy and our electoral process and stands in direct contradiction of the values our nation...

Lemondes Announces NYS Assembly Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) is holding his Annual New York State Assembly Summer Reading Challenge to help encourage good reading habits and continued learning this summer. This year's theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” in...

Lemondes Emphasizes Importance of Local Weights and Measures Services

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) is highlighting the impact local weights and measures departments play in food pricing. County Weights and Measures Departments are mandated by the state of New York and are responsible for maintaining measurement...

Lemondes Slams Additional Asylum Program Fees

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) recently commented on the new Federal filing fees for employing immigrant workers. This new policy, which went into effect on April 1, will require employers with more than 25 employees to pay an additional $600...

Lemondes Champions Bill to Enhance Community Service

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) has successfully advocated for a proposal (A.10238) that would update the requirements to be a code enforcement officer in the city of Auburn. Currently, under state law, code enforcement officers must be residents...

Lemondes Attends Meeting for Skaneateles Lake Association

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) attended a meeting last week with the Skaneateles Lake Association. Lemondes spoke with members on the importance of protecting the Finger Lakes region and highlighted his record of securing funding for freshwater...

Lemondes Champions Library Aid for Onondaga, Cayuga Counties

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) has successfully fought for bullet aid funding for several libraries in Onondaga and Cayuga counties, including Baldwinsville Public Library, Elbridge Free Library and Port Byron Library. Bullet aid is targeted...

Lemondes Hosts #Letswrestle Campaign in Albany

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Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) and his colleagues in the state Assembly hosted the #LetsWrestle campaign in Albany to showcase the impact the sport has had in the state. On Wednesday, Lemondes spoke on a proposal to proclaim the month of May...

Lemondes Announces Opposition to Proposed Hotel Occupancy Tax

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) is standing in opposition to the proposed hotel occupancy tax in the city of Auburn. Earlier this year, Auburn’s City Council asked for the state’s permission to institute a tax of up to 5% on hotel and short-term...

Lemondes Attends Mock DWI Event for Local High School Students

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Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) attended a driving safety event at Auburn High School yesterday. The event was put on by the Auburn Police Department and highlighted the dangers of driving while intoxicated (DWI) and impaired by other drugs....

Lemondes Champions Funding for Finger Lakes-Lake Ontario Watershed Protection Alliance

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) has successfully pushed for increased funding for the Finger Lakes-Lake Ontario Watershed Protection Alliance (FLLOWPA) in the final state budget. Lemondes, along with his colleagues, sent a letter to Speaker...

Lemondes Calls for Enforcement of Cannabis Law

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Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) stood in support of his colleagues in the state Senate and Assembly yesterday to advocate for support for a proposal (A.9520) that would revoke licenses to sell cigarettes, tobacco products, alcohol and lottery...

Lemondes Stands Firm with Israel, Calls for the Release of Hostages in Gaza

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) stood in support of his colleagues and the New York chapter of “Run for Their Lives” earlier today as they called for the release of the 134 hostages in Gaza. There are still currently two New Yorkers being...

Lemondes Champions Funding for Finger Lakes-Lake Ontario Watershed Protection Alliance

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) has successfully pushed for increased funding for the Finger Lakes-Lake Ontario Watershed Protection Alliance (FLLOWPA) in the One-House Budget proposal. Lemondes, along with his colleagues, sent a letter to Speaker...

Auburn City Council to Meet with Assemblyman John Lemondes Regarding Home Rule Request for Hotel Occupancy Tax in the City of Auburn

On Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 7pm the Auburn City Council will meet with NYS Assemblyman John Lemondes to discuss the City Council’s request to the State of New York Legislature for Home Rule Legislation to Establish a 5% Hotel and Short-Term Rental...

Lemondes Commemorates Harriet Tubman Day

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) recently spoke on the importance of Harriet Tubman Day. Harriet Tubman was an abolitionist and activist who played a critical role in freeing slaves through the use of the Underground Railroad. After escaping...