Assemblymember Kelles Announces Funding for Lifelong
Aug 20, 2024
ITHACA, NY – Today, Assemblymember Anna Kelles announced a $150,000 grant from her office for Lifelong, a vibrant community center for adults 50 and over, serving Tompkins County since 1952. These funds will allow Lifelong to continue its support of...
Senator Webb and Assemblywoman Kelles Statement on Labor Negotiations at Cornell
Aug 16, 2024
Ithaca, NY – Today, Senator Lea Webb and Assemblywoman Anna Kelles issued a statement addressing the ongoing labor negotiations between workers at Cornell represented by United Auto Workers and Cornell University. Said Senator Lea Webb and Assemblymember...
Assemblymember Kelles Announces Funding for Khuba International
Aug 14, 2024
Ithaca, NY – Assemblymember Anna Kelles and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today announced a $650,000 grant to Khuba International, a nonprofit organization that uplifts families and farmers who have been historically and systematically disadvantaged...
Assemblymember Kelles Announces Funding for Child Care in Tompkins County
Jul 31, 2024
Ithaca, NY – Assemblymember Anna Kelles today announced $4.3 million in grants to expand access to affordable quality childcare and to provide support and training for childcare providers in Tompkins County. This funding highlights her commitment to...
Assemblymember Kelles Celebrates Splash Pad Ribbon Cutting at Stewart Park
Jul 3, 2024
Ithaca, NY – Earlier today, Assemblymember Kelles joined other local leaders in celebrating the official opening of the new, expanded and accessible splash pad at Stewart Park. Assemblymember Kelles secured a total of $500,000 in capital funds for the...
Statement by Assemblymember Kelles in Response to Racist Threats Against ICSD Staff & Board
Jun 28, 2024
I was disturbed to listen to the racist voice messages and death threats to our school board president Sean Eversley Bradwell and Superintendent Luvelle Brown that were summarized in this recent Ithaca Voice article. I condemn these actions and stand...
Assemblymember Kelles Introduces Bill to Secure Statewide Emissions Reductions and Billions for Climate Justice and Community Projects
May 15, 2024
Albany, NY – Assemblymember Anna Kelles, along with members of the NY Renews coalition, introduced at a press conference Assembly Bill A8469 (Senate Bill S9228), which would establish an economy-wide cap and invest program to support greenhouse gas...
Assemblymember Kelles Announces the 2024 Women of Distinction Award Recipients
Mar 30, 2024
In honor of Women’s History Month, Assemblymember Kelles sought nominations of outstanding women from the district who deserved recognition for their contributions to the community, either through their community leadership, civic participation, service,...
NYS Assembly Passes CO2 Drilling & Fracking Ban Bill; Advocates Applaud Legislators
Mar 12, 2024
Albany, NY – Following a rally and lobby day last week in support of legislation (A8866/ S8357) to ban drilling and fracking for natural gas and oil using carbon dioxide (CO2), the NYS Assembly passed the bill today 97-50. The bill has tremendous momentum,...
