Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) is leading an effort in the Assembly to restore $1 million in funds to Lyme disease research, prevention and awareness efforts in the state budget. This funding was cut in the Governor’s proposed budget for this year.

“Lyme has become an epidemic in New York,” Byrnes said. “This disease impacts hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers, especially because it is difficult to detect the illness until it becomes more advanced and presents more severe health challenges to those afflicted. Raising awareness and conducting research on this disease will be the only way to prevent it from spreading to more New York children, adults, pets and visitors. I will continue my fight to secure Lyme funding as we enter into budget season here in Albany.”