While debating New York’s Common Core curriculum today, Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C – East Aurora) called for Education Commissioner John King, Jr. to resign, citing his failures at implementing the controversial program across the state. “Commissioner...

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C – East Aurora), a vocal supporter of welfare reform in New York State, took offense at the inaction of Assembly Majority leaders regarding a federal deadline to keep welfare dollars out of strip clubs and prevent the...

Gov. Cuomo has, once again, misplaced his priorities and done a disservice to the people he supposedly represents. In a time when student debt is ever-increasing and law-abiding children are struggling to afford college, the governor has made the decision...

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C – East Aurora) is encouraged by the recent string of good news regarding the battle to reform the Common Core curriculum in New York State. “It appears that more and more elected officials are joining our fight...

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C-East Aurora) is notifying members of volunteer fire departments and the community about an opportunity to receive tuition reimbursement through the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY). FASNY developed...

Today, I stood with the pro-life movement, a movement categorized as ‘extreme’ by Gov. Cuomo, and in opposition to the radical, late-term, up to date-of-birth abortion plan presented today. I firmly believe that there is nothing extreme about believing...

The Budget Proposal delivered by Gov. Cuomo today was the typical smoke-and-mirrors approach he has popularized during his term as governor. The governor remains attached to START-UP NY, the “tax-free” gimmick that ignores businesses like mine, which...

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C – East Aurora) today renewed his call for the full and total repeal of the controversial gun legislation passed last year known as the SAFE Act. “For a year, this law has unfairly targeted law-abiding sportsmen,...

As a small-businessman, I know just how burdensome the state regulations and tax code can be. The fact that the governor continues to pick winners and losers in regard to his Start-Up NY plan shows he’s more interested in corporate welfare than he...

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C-East Aurora), a staunch supporter of welfare reform, said today that if the Assembly fails to act on welfare reform by the federal government’s February deadline, the state stands to lose $125 million in funding. The...

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C-East Aurora) expressed his concerns after the state’s Education Commissioner, John King, canceled four upcoming forums regarding New York’s role in the Common Core standards. “As a father and a legislator, the...

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C- East Aurora), a small-business owner, says that despite promises from the governor, taxation in New York remains unchanged. “We’ve been promised a ‘New New York,’ where businesses will thrive in the in-state...

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C-East Aurora) has been named to the New York Farm Bureau’s Circle of Friends, celebrating his work in this past legislative session. “It’s an honor to be listed as a member of the Circle of Friends,” DiPietro...

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C-East Aurora) today is pleased to announce that the $90 million cut to the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) has officially been restored. DiPietro stood with his colleagues during budget negotiations...

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C-East Aurora) has moved his district office from Warsaw to Main Street in East Aurora. “I have recently moved my district from its former location in Warsaw to East Aurora. I encourage any resident in our community...

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C-East Aurora) was joined this afternoon by the National Garden Club and the Federated Garden Clubs of New York State in a Blue Star Memorial dedication at Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park. “It is a great...

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C-East Aurora) delivered a powerful speech in defense of his pro-life views during today’s debate on the Women’s Equality Act. Unlike the Senate, which split up the 10-point package into 10 separate parts, the Assembly...

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C-East Aurora) officially passed his first piece of legislation this afternoon. Assembly Bill 5832 is a home rule bill that would make the use of rifles for hunting permanent in Wyoming County. “With Albany bent on...

Today, Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C-East Aurora) voted in favor of restoring $90 million in funding to the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). “These funds were callously cut in the budget, and my colleagues and I stood...