Dear eNews Reader, I hope you had a pleasant weekend. There was a short break in state budget negotiations for the Easter observance and we’ll start back up this week. There are several contentious issues, as usual, holding things up. My basic priorities remain the same and always reflect the needs of our community. I took a little time on … Read More
Time to Focus on the Basics, a Guest Viewpoint in the Press & Sun (3/3/2024)
Time to Focus on the Basics Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, 123rd AD Since the Legislature reconvened in Albany, I’ve been talking about the need to “focus on the basics.” I’m referring to basics such as education, healthcare, food, housing, workforce, child care, public safety, and human services. If we add the challenges we face from climate change, we have a full … Read More
eNews: February 2024
Dear eNews Reader, February is always a very busy time as the Legislature is hard at work on the state budget. Last month was especially busy with many local activities as well. I had a Guest Viewpoint in Sunday’s paper which discusses how I am approaching budget discussions this year; about the need to focus on the basics. With a … Read More
Assemblywoman Lupardo to Seek Re-Election
Assemblywoman Lupardo to Seek Re-Election -Releases video announcement- Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) released a video announcing her plans to run for re-election to the NYS Assembly. She plans to focus the campaign on her ongoing efforts to address the challenges we face, while also celebrating the progress we’ve made. In the video, Lupardo says: “For nearly 20 years I … Read More
eNews: January 2024
Dear eNews Reader, It was a difficult January for me as I was sidelined with COVID for the first time. It’s hard to believe that my husband and I had avoided it up to this point. I was home for two weeks and have been steadily improving. Please stay safe; there are many cases of influenza and COVID being reported … Read More
Legislators and Local Nursing Homes Join Forces to Address Financial Crisis
Legislators and Local Nursing Homes Join Forces to Address Financial Crisis Entire health care delivery system under stress Broome County, NY – Today, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo invited Senator Lea Webb, nursing home officials, and residents from area nursing homes to address the financial crisis facing the industry. New York’s nursing home industry is dramatically underfunded, putting the entire health … Read More
eNews: December 2023
Dear eNews Reader, I hope you had a happy and healthy holiday season. I visited family and friends, and took a little time off. Our new Legislative Session just got underway in Albany, which means I’ll be spending a lot of time there until mid-June. As always, the needs and interests of the community are at the forefront of my … Read More
Holiday Giving Boxes Going to 275 Local Families
Holiday Giving Boxes Going to 275 Local Families Lupardo, Garnar, CCE, CHOW, BT-BOCES & The Leadership Alliance Prepare & Deliver Boxes BROOME COUNTY, NY – With overwhelming support from the community, Holiday Giving Boxes will help provide 275 complete holiday meals to local families this week after exceeding a fundraising goal of $16,500. For the fourth year, representatives from all … Read More
New Law Allows Craft Beverages from SUNY Broome Labs to be Served at the Culinary & Event Center
New Law Allows Craft Beverages from SUNY Broome Labs to be Served at the Culinary & Event Center Webb and Lupardo team up to promote craft beverage careers BROOME COUNTY, NY – Today Senator Lea Webb and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo announced the signing of legislation (S7085 Webb / A7293 Bronson, Lupardo) that will allow SUNY Broome Community College to serve … Read More
$350K Assembly Grant Secured by Lupardo Pays for New Endicott Police Law Enforcement Training Center
$350K Assembly Grant Secured by Lupardo Pays for New Endicott Police Law Enforcement Training Center ENDICOTT, NY – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Village of Endicott Police Chief Patrick Garey unveiled the new Endicott Police Law Enforcement Training Center at the Endicott Police Department. The new state-of-the-art Training Center was made possible through a $350K Assembly grant secured by Lupardo, boosting … Read More