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
eNews: June 2023
Dear eNews Reader, The Legislative session in Albany came to an end a couple of weeks ago. I was able to pass legislation designed to improve the lives of community residents, through safer roadways and new school construction in the City of Binghamton. I also had other initiatives designed to protect our agriculture and food economy pass as well. I … Read More
Lupardo & Hinchey Pass Legislation to Address Cannabis Crop Oversupply
Lupardo & Hinchey Pass Legislation to Address Cannabis Crop Oversupply Authorizes sale of cannabis products to New York’s Tribal Nations Albany, NY – A bill championed by Agriculture Chairs Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Michelle Hinchey that would temporarily allow the sale of adult-use cannabis to Tribal Nations, has passed both houses (A7375A/ S7295A). They are encouraging the Governor to … Read More
eNews: May 2023
Dear eNews Reader, Our legislative session is finally winding down in Albany. I hope to report next month on legislation I was able to pass through both houses, like the nursing shortage bill (see below). Locally, I’ve been focused on worker shortages and the need for more housing in general. Broome County is undertaking an online survey for residents to … Read More
Vestal Senior Caden DellaPenta Receives Scholarship from Conference of Italian-American Legislators
Vestal Senior Caden DellaPenta Receives Scholarship from Conference of Italian-American Legislators One of 4 students selected out of hundreds of statewide applicants Vestal, NY – For the fifth year in a row, a local student has been awarded a scholarship from the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators. Last week, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo welcomed graduating Vestal High School senior … Read More
Lupardo, CCE Team Up for Victory Gardens for Broome
Lupardo, CCE Team Up for Victory Gardens for Broome Campaign Encourages Home Gardening Broome County, NY – With growing season upon us, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County are sponsoring, for a fourth year, a campaign to encourage residents to start their own gardens. Victory Gardens for Broome will take place at the Broome Country Regional … Read More
Lupardo Clinical Nursing Simulation Bill Signed Into Law
Lupardo Clinical Nursing Simulation Bill Signed Into Law New law will help address New York’s nursing shortage Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo addressed members of the House Committee on Agriculture during a “Farm Bill Listening Session” at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County. Committee Chair Glenn “GT” Thompson, along with Congress-members Langworthy, Molinaro, and Van Orden received input from … Read More
eNews: April 2023
Dear eNews Reader, The recently passed state budget contains historic investments in education, health care, mental health, child care, and more. It also strongly supports higher education, transportation infrastructure, and our farm economy. We need to do much more on topics that remain important to our community including housing, workforce development, and emergency medical services. Donna 1. Complicated policies delay … Read More