eNews: June 2023

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Dear eNews Reader, The Legislative session in Albany came to an end a couple of weeks ago. I was able to pass legislation designed to improve the lives of community residents, through safer roadways and new school construction in the City of Binghamton. I also had other initiatives designed to protect our agriculture and food economy pass as well. I … Read More

eNews: May 2023

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Dear eNews Reader, Our legislative session is finally winding down in Albany. I hope to report next month on legislation I was able to pass through both houses, like the nursing shortage bill (see below). Locally, I’ve been focused on worker shortages and the need for more housing in general. Broome County is undertaking an online survey for residents to … Read More

eNews: April 2023

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Dear eNews Reader, The recently passed state budget contains historic investments in education, health care, mental health, child care, and more. It also strongly supports higher education, transportation infrastructure, and our farm economy. We need to do much more on topics that remain important to our community including housing, workforce development, and emergency medical services. Donna 1. Complicated policies delay … Read More

Local Woman Recognized During Women’s History Month

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Local Woman Recognized During Women’s History Month Josephine Burrell honored at the State Capitol Albany, NY – Broome County resident Josephine Burrell was honored at the State Capital as part of the NYS Legislative Women’s Caucus “Women’s History Month” activity. This year’s theme had members choose a woman from their community who played an influential role in their lives. Assemblywoman … Read More

eNews: March 2023

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Dear e-News Readers: As of this publication, the budget is still being negotiated. I am doing my best to make sure the needs of our community are being met. I’m working closely with our State Senator Lea Webb to make sure that we are coordinating our efforts. As always, infrastructure, education, and health care remain top priorities, along with addressing … Read More

Hinchey and Lupardo Announce Historic Support for Agriculture in Senate and Assembly Budgets

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Hinchey and Lupardo Announce Historic Support for Agriculture in Senate and Assembly Budgets Albany, NY – Senator Michelle Hinchey and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, the Chairs of the Senate and Assembly Agriculture Committees, today announced the details of each chamber’s one-house budget proposals for agriculture, which reflect historic support for New York farmers and local food production. Hinchey and Lupardo were … Read More

Stavisky & Lupardo Pass Clinical Nursing Simulation Legislation

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Stavisky & Lupardo Pass Clinical Nursing Simulation Legislation Bill will help address New York’s nursing shortage ALBANY, NY – State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky (SD – 11) and Assemblymember Donna Lupardo (AD – 123) today announced that legislation allowing nursing programs to expand their clinical simulation programs to up to one-third of total clinical training has passed both Houses of … Read More

Senator Lea Webb, Assemblymember Lupardo, UUP, and Student Advocates Rally for Funding for the State University of New York in the NYS Budget

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Senator Lea Webb, Assemblymember Lupardo, UUP, and Student Advocates Rally for Funding for the State University of New York in the NYS Budget Binghamton, NY – Senator Lea Webb, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, the United University Professions (UUP), members of the Graduate Student Employee Union (GSEU), and the SUNY Educational Opportunities Program (EOP) rallied today at Binghamton University to advocate for … Read More

Legislators Fight to Protect STOP-DWI Program, Push for Solution in Finalized State Budget

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Legislators Fight to Protect STOP-DWI Program, Push for Solution in Finalized State Budget Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, Senator Tim Kennedy and others are advocating for measures to protect local STOP-DWI programs, which are facing funding shortages. The State Senate’s budget proposal includes a measure to address this concern. The STOP-DWI program was created in 1981 to provide counties with … Read More