State, County, City, and Downtown Partners Join for Annual Thanksgiving Food Challenge BINGHAMTON, NY – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, Senator Lea Webb, County Executive Jason Garnar, Sheriff Fred Akshar, City of Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham, the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator and the Binghamton University College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA) announced a special Thanksgiving food drive in downtown Binghamton to … Read More
eNews: October 2023
Dear eNews Reader, Once again we’re on a roller coaster weather ride as we moved from Fall back to Summer and now to Winter in one week. As we quickly start to prepare for the holidays, I will be looking at the important work ahead locally and in Albany. In the meantime, please remember that you can still take advantage … Read More
Webb, Lupardo, School Officials Urge Governor Hochul to Sign Legislation in Support of Roosevelt Elementary
Webb, Lupardo, School Officials Urge Governor Hochul to Sign Legislation in Support of Roosevelt Elementary BINGHAMTON, NY – Today, Senator Lea Webb and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo were joined by local school officials, parents, small business owners, and community advocates in urging Governor Kathy Hochul to sign their legislation (S2672A/A2307A) that would support the renovation and reconstruction of Theodore Roosevelt Elementary. … Read More
Lupardo STOP-DWI Legislation Signed into Law
Lupardo STOP-DWI Legislation Signed Into Law Will direct needed resources to local programs ALBANY, NY – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo announced today that legislation (A4755/S2712) she introduced to support local STOP-DWI programs was signed into law. The bill was sponsored in the NYS Senate by Senator Tim Kennedy (D-Buffalo). Lupardo has worked on this bill for over a decade, and Broome … Read More
Local Leaders Participate in “Call to Action,” Urging Governor Hochul to Sign the “Direct Pay” Bill for Emergency Medical Service Providers
Local Leaders Participate in “Call to Action” Urging Governor Hochul to Sign the “Direct Pay” Bill for Emergency Medical Service Providers BROOME COUNTY, NY – Last week, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo was joined by local leaders in a “Call to Action.”They urged Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign the “Direct Pay” bill (A.250/S.1466) into law to support Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers. … Read More
Johnson City Senior Center Unveils New Digital Sign and Refurbished Parking Lot
Johnson City Senior Center Unveils New Digital Sign and Refurbished Parking Lot Announcements comes ahead of upcoming 40th anniversary event JOHNSON CITY, NY – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Broome County Executive Jason Garnar today unveiled a new digital sign at the Johnson City Senior Center. Assemblywoman Lupardo secured a $20,000 NYS Assembly grant and an additional $20,000 was awarded through the … Read More
eNews: September 2023
Dear eNews Reader, As we enter Autumn, we’re getting a late blast of summer. It’s been a busy time for me attending numerous community events like LUMA, Apple Fest, Blues on the Bridge, the Haudenosaunee Festival, CCE Farm Days, the Rumble Ponies playoffs, and more. I’m also preparing for the upcoming legislative session and working on numerous local issues and … Read More
eNews: August 2023
Dear eNews Reader, I’m looking forward to Labor Day weekend while wondering what happened to summer. I know that time files, but this really went fast. As always, this community had so many wonderful activities to enjoy, and they are continuing into the Fall. I’m especially looking forward to the LUMA Festival in Downtown Binghamton next weekend. Donna 1. Speaker … Read More
Lupardo & Hinchey Bill Opens New Market for Industrial Hemp
Lupardo & Hinchey Bill Opens New Market for Industrial Hemp Authorizes use of hemp seed in some commercial animal feed Albany, NY – Today, Agriculture Chairs Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Michelle Hinchey announced that their bill, authorizing the use of hemp seed and hemp seed products in certain commercial animal feed (A6435/S6326), passed both houses of the NYS Legislature. The … Read More
eNews: July 2023
Dear eNews Reader, Well, it feels like July just flew by. I was able to take a little time off for vacation, but I’m back in action again. There are summer activities to attend and meetings focused on the many pressing issues facing our community and state. Please enjoy the rest of your summer. Donna 1. Housing Remains Top Priority … Read More