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The American Red Cross in New York State today celebrated six state legislators for their distinguished efforts in the State Capital and their partnership with the Red Cross in their home districts. The 2021 American Red Cross New York State Legislators of the Year are Asm. Donna Lupardo, Sen. Joseph Addabbo, Sen. John Brooks, Sen. Patrick Gallivan, Sen. Sue Serino, and … Read More

One-House Bills Restore Critical Funding, Add New Investments (ALBANY, NY) – The importance of New York’s agriculture and food economy is being reflected with historic support in the State Assembly and Senate one-house budget resolutions. On Tuesday, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Michelle Hinchey, Chairs of the Assembly and Senate Agriculture Committees, announced the details. Assembly Agriculture Chair Donna Lupardo … Read More

Sponsor Joint Resolution Proclaiming February 26th as Student Press Freedom Day in New York State (NEW YORK, NY) – ) Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Broome) and  State Senator Brian Kavanagh (D-Manhattan and Brooklyn have reintroduced legislation that supports increased rights and protections for student reporters. The Student Journalist Free Speech Act (A4402/S2958), which the legislators also introduced last year, will provide student … Read More

(ALBANY, NY) – The National FFA Organization is being recognized across the country this week. As part of the NYS Assembly’s effort to celebrate FFA Week in New York, Cristian Gilces, Secretary of FFA Chapter at John Bowne High School in Queens, addressed the Assembly Agriculture Committee on Tuesday. He joined the committee meeting via Zoom and spoke about his … Read More

Below are the Top 5 items from January 2021 1. COVID RATES BEGIN TO STABILIZE, VACCINE ROLLOUT FRUSTRATES MANY: In NY, cases of COVID-19 are beginning to stabilize after the holidays. The statewide positivity rate is now at 5.5%, down from 6.2% a week ago; in the Southern Tier, we’ve dropped from 3.5% to 2.6% in just seven days. These … Read More

Essential agricultural workers have been excluded from eligibility list Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (AD-123) and Senator Michelle Hinchey (SD-46) sent a letter Tuesday advocating for one of the state’s largest groups of essential workers to be added back into the state’s COVID vaccine eligibility list. The Chairs of the Assembly and Senate Agriculture Committees are urging the Governor and Health Commissioner … Read More

As part of his 2021 State of the State announcements, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday a proposal to legalize adult-use cannabis in New York. The Governor’s proposal would create an Office of Cannabis Management to oversee the new adult-use program, as well as the state’s existing medical and cannabinoid hemp programs. Following Wednesday’s announcement, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (AD-123) and … Read More

Binghamton, NY – With overwhelming support from the community, the inaugural Holiday Giving Box program will help feed 85 local families this week. With more people facing hunger this year as a result of the pandemic, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo enlisted the help of CHOW and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County for the inaugural initiative. “The spirit of giving in … Read More

Lupardo Cosponsors Bill Creating Advisory Council for Frontline Workers (ALBANY, NY) – The traumatic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on frontline workers will be addressed following the signing of a bill into law cosponsored by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo. The legislation creates an advisory council that will address the behavioral health needs of essential workers as result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal is … Read More

Below are the Top 5 items from November 2020 1. COVID CASES EXPECTED TO RISE WITH MORE TIME SPENT INDOORS: As colder weather settles in and more time is spent indoors, cases of COVID-19 are expected to rise across the state and country. We’ve already seen an increase in numbers in New York, with the state approaching a 4.5% positivity … Read More