Sheldon Silver, the convicted former Assembly Speaker, has been sentenced on crimes of public corruption today. The sentences proposals ranged from the federal request of 10-plus years in prison to the curious request from Silver’s own attorneys about...

A few weeks ago, Gov. Cuomo announced his plan to grant pardons to certain criminals, restoring their right to vote. Now some of the recipients have been revealed to be 77 sexual predators released from prison but confined to state psychiatric wards....

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) recently gave an Assembly certificate to commend the owner of a new local business. Biblio Tech Café is owned by Giuseppe Gentile and offers a wide variety of games, hobbies and books. There is also a...

New York has consistently ranked the highest in the nation for unfriendly tax burden which is an unacceptable state of affairs for everyone who lives here, but most of all for our valued seniors who have already paid their fair share and now are being...

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) recently presented certificates to Loren Penman, Gail Serventi, Joan Mokdessi and Susan Herrnstein for outstanding citizenship and efforts in the creation of an Autism Nature Trail to be constructed in Letchworth...

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) hosted a free Red Carpet Event of the Incredibles 2 last Saturday, June 30th to raise awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The event featured autism friendly considerations such as enhanced lighting,...

“With the end of another legislative session we once again see the Majority’s focus on their own pet projects and interests to the detriment of hard working New Yorkers. Instead of passing bills to support our agriculture industry or help our citizens...

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I–East Aurora), in partnership with The Children’s League, BHSC-Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center, DDAWNY- Developmental Disability Alliance of Western New York, The New Angola Theater and SASI-Suburban Adult Services...

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) will be hosting a kick-off event announcing his Read Across Lake Shore Program Saturday, June 9 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Lake Shore Senior High School. This program seeks to instill the importance of...

Folks, the finish line is in sight for beating one of the severe oversights limiting our local schools. I have been an outspoken critic of Common Core for years now along with criticizing the governor’s special rules and hoops for our teachers to jump...

“It is with a heavy heart that I must once again call for a focus on protecting our children and our schools,” DiPietro said. “My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the victims and families of this most recent shooting. We must take steps...

“I am deeply distressed over the allegations leveled at Eric Schneiderman.” DiPietro said. “Time and time again we have high-ranking officials, close to the governor, being accused of ethical violations and questionable morals. “We have yet...

“I am immensely pleased with the outcome of our vote last week.” DiPietro said. “Having long been outspoken in defense of our teachers this is a welcome change of pace. We shouldn’t be punishing educators or setting up artificial hurdles for them...

Last week, Assemblyman DiPietro visited the Elma Library to deliver a citation in recognition of outstanding community involvement and service. “It was my profound pleasure to award this citation to Thomas Carloni and his staff at the Elma Library,”...

The passage of this year’s state budget once again mirrors the usual procedure in Albany, cloaked in secrecy with rumors and hearsay dominating the majority of the discussion. However, while there was no talk of true ethics reform in the budget, we...

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) recently honored John Kipp, owner of Kipp’s Restaurant on Rt. 16 in South Wales. The assemblyman awarded the certificate in recognition of his service to the community and his embodiment of the values and...

“It’s a tired old trope in Albany that the cry for ethics reform is often ignored.” DiPietro said. “The very day that the Silver retrial starts we have the most comprehensive package of bills to introduce real ethics reform in the Assembly blocked...

“We did it! Our voices were finally heard after months of writing letters and getting petition signatures and the will of the people was made clear. I was overjoyed to hear that the governor decided to keep the center open so our children can receive...

“With the release of the Assembly Majority One-House Budget proposal this legislative year, we once again see New York City Majority members priority of brand new taxes to the number of $1.9 billion, another round of new taxes on businesses, wasteful...

“There we have it; the man who Gov. Cuomo once called a brother has been found guilty of 2 honest-services-fraud charges and one count of solicitation of bribes. This trial has truly showcased the dishonesty of the people Gov. Cuomo surrounds himself...