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Dear e-News Reader: This edition will be longer than most with more in-depth discussions of a few key budget items I thought you might be interested in. The infusion of one time federal resources gave us the opportunity to make critical investments, while also putting a substantial amount into a “rainy day fund.” As in previous years, I always approach … Read More

Dear e-News Reader: Spring is finally here, although you’d never know it from the recent weather. This month has been extremely busy in Albany as we are working on the state budget. As always, my focus is on what’s best for our community. Once we conclude budget negotiations, my attention will turn toward passing important local and statewide legislation for … Read More

Dear e-News Reader: February flew by. As our COVID numbers continue to drop, so do the many restrictions that had been put in place and this is positive news. I’m having to spend a lot of time in the Capitol working on the state budget, and will also be there through most of March. I’ve received hundreds of emails and … Read More

WORKING TOGETHER Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, 123rd AD   As we enter the new year, I’m grateful for the opportunity I’ve been given to serve this community and to all the people I’ve had the opportunity to work with. The last couple of years have not been easy, as we have navigated COVID together. There have been plenty of disagreements, frustrations, … Read More

JANUARY’S TOP 5 Dear e-News Reader: As we head into February, I’m hoping we’ll continue to see a decline in COVID cases and that we’re turning the corner on the pandemic. January was very busy with the new legislative session beginning and budget negotiations underway.  There are many opportunities for federal and state resources to come our way for expedited … Read More

Dear e-News Reader: I hope you were able to enjoy the holidays; I’m still looking forward to getting back to the way things used to be where I can see more family and friends. Here’s hoping for a happy and healthy new year. We have a lot of challenges ahead of us, but I’m convinced that the more we work … Read More

Dear e-News Reader: I hope that you had a Happy Thanksgiving and will have a safe and healthy holiday season. If you would like to sign up for your booster shot, visit: https://www.vaccines.gov/search/. I am currently getting ready for the legislative session to begin in January where we will have many important issues to tackle. As always, my office is open … Read More

Ballot Proposals There are 5 statewide ballot propositions up for consideration this year. Below is a summary of each one: PROP 1: Makes changes to NY’s redistricting process including speeding up the process in which we receive final draft maps, capping the number of State Senators at 63, increasing the vote threshold to pass draft maps when one party controls … Read More