Here are the Top 5 items from November: 1. Veto not the end of fight for developmental services In just four months, the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is scheduled to close the doors at Broome Developmental Center (BDC) as part of its Transformation Agenda. While I support the idea of safely transitioning individuals into residential community settings, … Read More
Lupardo, Crouch call on Governor to sign bill ensuring services for the developmentally disabled
(BINGHAMTON, NY) – With all but two developmental centers across the state set to close within the next year under a plan set forth by the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Assemblyman Clifford Crouch joined with local advocates to call on the Governor to sign a bill that will ensure that appropriate services follow … Read More
28 Small city school districts join forces in support of Small Cities Successful Schools Act (A.5463/S.4988)
Officials to Unveil Letters of Support With Signatures of Over 200 Superintendents and Board of Education Members to be Delivered to Governor Cuomo and Legislative Leaders More than 200 board of education members and superintendents from small city school districts across the state have sent letters to the Governor and Legislative leaders to support Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi and Senator Joseph … Read More
Veterans deserve our gratitude and support
Veterans Day is a time to recognize the sacrifice of our service men and women and renew our commitment to getting them the support they deserve. My father served in World War II as a member of the Army Air Corps, so this day is especially significant for me and my family. Veterans face many obstacles as they strive to … Read More
October’s Top 5
1. APPOINTED TO PANEL TASKED WITH REVIEWING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS: Last week, the State’s ten Regional Economic Development Councils (REDC) once again pitched their plans for hundreds of millions of dollars in state funds. I was honored to be named by Speaker Carl Heastie as one of two Assembly members on the panel that reviews the proposals. The Strategic Implementation … Read More
First Friday event planned to help erect marker to Civil War regiment
137th NY trained in Binghamton (BINGHAMTON, NY) – On July 2, 1863 at Little Round Top in Gettysburg, Colonel Joshua Chamberlain and the 20th Maine Infantry fought valiantly to hold the Union line. Their exploits are well-known, even inspiring a famous scene from the 1993 movie Gettysburg. What many people aren’t aware of is that night at Culp’s Hill, Colonel … Read More
Assemblywoman Lupardo appointed to SIAT
Panel to review URI, CFA proposals (ALBANY, NY) – As the State’s ten Regional Economic Development Councils (REDC) get set to pitch their plans, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo has been appointed as a member of the panel that will review the proposals. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie named Lupardo as one of two Assembly members to the Strategic Implementation Assessment Team (SIAT). … Read More
Lupardo, ELN detail Lights on Afterschool Week
(BINGHAMTON, NY) – Close to 800 thousand New York children are left alone and unsupervised in the hours after the school day ends. A national advocacy week begins Monday to highlight the importance of keeping students in a safe, engaging environment after the bell rings. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and the Expanded Learning Network of Broome & Tioga (ELN) announced details … Read More
State releases revised regulations for hemp pilot program
New York poised to begin researching crop in 2016 (ALBANY, NY) – New York’s first legal hemp seeds are closer to being sown next spring by universities and local farmers after revised regulations were issued by the State Department of Agriculture and Markets last week. Research of industrial hemp by states was permitted as part of the 2014 US Farm … Read More
September’s Top 5
It’s hard to believe autumn is upon us already; the Southern Tier is a beautiful place this time of year, and I encourage you to spend some time outside and support all our great local farms and producers who have some of their best offerings during the fall. September wrapped up what was a very busy summer and below you’ll … Read More