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Below are the top five items from the month of July. 1. Planting the first hemp seeds in NY in 80 years For the first time in 80 years, industrial hemp seeds have been planted in New York State soil. In March, Morrisville State College was granted the State’s first license and entered into an agreement with JD Farms in … Read More

Lupardo secures Assembly Capital Grant to help fund renovations (VESTAL, NY) – In addition to looking to the skies, Kopernik Observatory is now looking at lower utility costs after installation of a new HVAC system at its Vestal educational center. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo secured a $50,000 Assembly Capital Grant to help Kopernik install the new equipment, which also includes a … Read More

Featured Guests include State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assembly Majority Leader Joe Morelle (Binghamton, NY) – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) will hold her annual Blues and BBQ fundraiser on August 11th. This is the 12th year she has held the event, which has steadily become a staple of summer political fundraisers in the area. The event will be held at … Read More

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo announced Wednesday that she will seek a seventh term in the New York State Assembly. She was first elected in 2004 to represent the City of Binghamton and Towns of Union and Vestal. She hand delivered 1,502 petitions, three times the number she needed, to the Board of Elections. “It is a privilege to serve the people … Read More

Funding will assist construction of new shelter The Broome County Humane Society’s capital campaign moved one step closer to completion Monday as Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo announced a $250,000 Assembly Capital Grant for the shelter. Lupardo joined the Humane Society to encourage the community to step up and help finish the campaign. “As the owner of a rescue kitty, I’m very … Read More

Morrisville State College partnering with JD Farms for research (EATON, NY) – For the first time in 80 years, hemp seeds have been sewn in New York State. Planting took place Sunday at JD Farms in Eaton, NY as part of New York’s Industrial Hemp Research Pilot Program. “We are thrilled to be the first farm to put these seeds … Read More

Two area libraries are taking steps to become more energy efficient with help from the State. The New York State Library has awarded funding to the Four County Library System in Vestal to replace its rubber roof and install solar panels, and to the George F. Johnson Memorial Library for new LED light fixtures. “Local libraries are the cornerstones of … Read More

Legislation would add refuse collection vehicles to Move Over Law (VESTAL, NY) – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo joined Senator Fred Akshar, and Assemblymen Cliff Crouch and Christopher Friend on Friday to announce passage of a bill that will protect sanitation workers across New York State. Prior to the end of the legislative session, the Assembly and Senate passed a bill that … Read More

(ALBANY, NY) – In light of concerns over lead in drinking sources at schools across the State, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Tom O’Mara announced the passage of their bill that would require schools to test for lead. Earlier this year, Binghamton, Ithaca, and Trumansburg school districts had to shut down drinking water supplies as a result of tests which … Read More

Senate gives final ok, legislation now goes to Governor (ALBANY, NY) — The New York State Senate today gave final legislative approval to legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) and Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) to require periodic inspections by licensed professional engineers to ensure the safety of parking ramps throughout New York State. The legislation (S7669/A9614) was approved … Read More