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1. ENDICOTT EYESORE COMES DOWN: A sign of a growing Village when first built, the Endicott Inn on Washington Avenue has been a symbol of decline for many years now. On February 25th, I joined some of my local colleagues and the Marchuska Brothers as the demolition of this eyesore began. The State and private companies are investing money nearby … Read More

Letter Calls on Defense Commissary Agency to Reconsider (Albany, NY) – State Senator Jen Metzger and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo are calling on the Department of Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) to reconsider a proposal that would hurt New York’s dairy farmers. In a joint letter sent this week, the Chairs of the Senate and Assembly Agriculture Committees say they’re opposed to … Read More

Below are the Top 5 items from January 2019. 1. GOVERNOR DELIVERS BUDGET & STATE OF THE STATE MESSAGE: On January 5th, we got a look at the Governor’s agenda for the year as he delivered his combined budget address and State of the State message. It’s now up to the Legislature to examine the details and help finalize a … Read More

Student Journalist Free Speech Act Introduced in Both Houses (ALBANY, NY) – A New York State legislative resolution passed this week proclaims today, January 30th, as Student Press Freedom Day in the state. The day is recognized nationally by the Student Press Law Center and is part of an effort to secure more rights for student journalists across the country. … Read More

Local museum recognized for preservation of Link Simulators (BINGHAMTON, NY) – Three historic Link Aviation Flight Simulators have helped one local museum land the world’s premier computer conservation award. The Center for Technology and Innovation, also known as TechWorks!, is the recipient of the 2018 Tony Sale Award (TSA) for computer conservation for its project to restore three generations of … Read More

Lupardo co-sponsors bills to increase turnout, close LLC loophole (ALBANY, NY) – Reforming New York State’s elections was priority number one for the New York State Assembly as the 2019 legislative session began. The Assembly passed a package of legislation Monday designed to ease the voter registration process, increase turnout at the polls, and eliminate the influence of corporate money … Read More

Bill ensures timely legal representation Law will also result in cost-savings for taxpayers  (TOWN OF DICKINSON) – Arraignments in Broome County just became easier following a law recently signed by the Governor. Under the new law, which was sponsored by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Fred Akshar and co-sponsored by Assemblyman Cliff Crouch (A10587/S8431), any person awaiting arraignment in Broome … Read More

Below are the Top 5 items from December 2018. 1. NEW LEGISLATIVE SESSION SET TO BEGIN AT THE CAPITOL: On January 9th, the Legislature will return to the State Capitol for the start of the new legislative session. Later this month, the Governor will deliver his annual budget address, with specifics about his legislative priorities. I have a number of … Read More

New form is required for new and former recipients A change to the New York State Enhanced STAR program takes effect in 2019. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) is reminding property owners that qualify for this program to submit a new form that is required to receive the popular tax rebate. “This exemption can save homeowners hundreds of dollars each year, … Read More

(ALBANY, NY) – As she enters her eighth term representing the 123rd Assembly District, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo will take on a new leadership position. Speaker Carl Heastie announced Tuesday that he has selected Lupardo to Chair the Committee on Agriculture for the 2019-2020 legislative session. “It’s an honor to be given the responsibility of leading such an important committee in … Read More