Lemondes and Borrello Hold Joint Press Conference on Agriculture Education In New York Schools
Jul 11, 2022
Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C,I-Lafayette), Sen. George M. Borrello, and members of the state Legislature will be hosting a joint press conference on Wednesday, July 20 at 10:30 a.m. at Elly’s Acres Farm, 3390 Eager Rd., Jamesville, NY 13078, regarding...
Lemondes And Borrello Hold Joint Press Conference On Agriculture Education In New York Schools
Jun 29, 2022
Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C,I-Lafayette), Sen. George M. Borrello, and members of the state Legislature will be hosting a joint press conference on Wednesday, July 20 at 10:30 a.m. at Elly’s Acres regarding the introduction of the ‘Ag Ed Expansion’...
Lemondes on Special Session For Further Unconstitutional Gun Legislation
Jun 29, 2022
Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C,I-Lafayette) is upset to hear that Gov. Kathy Hochul has scheduled a special session to pass further gun control laws followingthe Supreme Court striking down the state’s previous concealed carry law,which deemed that...
Lemondes Blasts Gov. Hochul’s State Of Emergency Extension
Jun 16, 2022
Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C,I-Lafayette) was infuriated to hear the news that Gov. Kathy Hochul passed yet another extension for New York’s COVID-19 Disaster Emergency executive order. Originally expiring yesterday on June 14, Gov. Hochul has cited...
Lemondes Statement On Buffalo Shooting
May 16, 2022
“It’s been a tumultuous, emotional weekend for all of New York, but most certainly for one of our proudest cities, Buffalo. My heart and prayers go out to all the victims, their families and friends, and the entire community of Buffalo, who will undoubtedly...
Lemondes Celebrates Passage Of Addiction Transport Bill
May 16, 2022
Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C,I-Lafayette) is cheering the passage of Assembly Bill 6945, a measure that establishes transportation services for those in addiction treatment, which could include inpatient, residential, and outpatient services. Lemondes,...
Lemondes Applauds Passage Of Bill To Strengthen Upstate Flood Mitigation Task Force
May 11, 2022
This week, the New York State Assembly passed legislation, co-sponsored by Assemblyman John Lemonades (R,C,I- Lafayette), to authorize the Upstate Flood Mitigation Task Force and ensure their ability to provide invaluable emergency services for upstate...
Lemondes Informs Residents About Disaster Relief Insurance
May 10, 2022
Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C,I-Lafayette) is thrilled to announce his support for legislation that will provide more transparency to residents seeking disaster-relief insurance. This legislation will inform residents about the lack of flood damage coverage...
Lemondes on Final Budget Vote
Apr 9, 2022
“Majority lawmakers in New York have once again led the charge on the budget. While it resulted in some positive changes for bail reform and continued funding for our critical agricultural industry, it also gave us a spending ceiling that is unsustainable...
Assembly Minority Calls on Gov. Hochul to Reject Lowering Farm Workers Overtime Threshold
Feb 15, 2022
Members of the Assembly Minority Conference, along with advocates supporting New York’s farmers, gathered to call on Gov. Kathy Hochul to reject the recent recommendation by the Farm Laborers Wage Board to further lower the overtime threshold for farm...
Lemondes Joins Colleagues, NYS Farm Bureau, Local Farmers in Effort to Stop Industry-Killing Regulation
Feb 15, 2022
Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C,I-Lafayette) today joined his fellow Assembly Minority colleagues, the New York State Farm Bureau, and farm owners to share their concerns about lowering the overtime threshold for employed farm laborers. Previously held...
Lemondes Calls For End To Bail Reform
Jan 11, 2022
Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C,I-Lafayette) joined with Assembly and Senate Minority today to call for an end to bail reform and the dangerous effects it has had on civil society. A strong proponent of public safety and law enforcement, Lemondes says...
Lemondes Statement On Redistricting Vote
Jan 11, 2022
“The Redistricting Commission was unable to agree on one new map, resulting in the people being left completely out of the decision-making process. With the maps being voted down, I fear the Majority is now free to gerrymander to their hearts’ content....
Lemondes Statement On 2022 State Of The State
Jan 5, 2022
“Today’s announcement of the governor’s support for term limits was welcome, so as we enter this upcoming session my hope is that she will be willing to work in earnest with members of our Conference on matters that have affected New Yorkers from...
Lemondes Pushes for Further BOCES Exposure Following Job Needs in New York
Dec 16, 2021
Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C,I-Lafayette), a longtime proponent of vocational education and apprenticeships, is once again encouraging people of all ages to consider entering the vocational education arena to pursue alternatives for work preparation....
Lemondes Congratulates Onondaga Legislature for Passing Additional Flood Prevention Funding
Dec 10, 2021
Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C,I- Lafayette) recently congratulated the Onondaga County Legislature for passing additional flood hazard prevention funding, an initiative that is now allocating an additional $100,000 to fight potential flooding and flood...
Lemondes Responds to Assembly Judiciary Report on Andrew Cuomo
Nov 22, 2021
“After months of investigating, the Assembly Judiciary Committee has released their thoroughly-documented report on the heinous conduct of Andrew Cuomo throughout his political career. The accountability of our public servants, particularly those in...
Lemondes Joins Civil Air Patrol
Nov 19, 2021
Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C,I-Lafayette) is proud to announce that as of this morning, he has officially joined the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). CAP is the premiere congressionally chartered, and federally supported non-profit corporation that serves as...
The Meaning of Veterans Day
Nov 10, 2021
I think if you speak to any veteran, particularly those who served in the last 20 years, they tend to be uneasy about being thanked for their service, or recognized for their time in the military. For a lot those who served, it was a job much like any...
Lemondes Celebrates Farm Tour Day with Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin
Sep 23, 2021
Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C,I-Lafayette), a longtime advocate for New York’s farmers, was thrilled to participate in yesterday’s farm tour with the lieutenant governor, organized by local farmers and representatives alike. Lemondes believes most...