A column from the desk of Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C-East Aurora).

DiPietro joined Congresswoman Stefanik and Minority leaders in Albany.

From left to right: Jason Bermadone, Amie Francisco, Tiffany Popp, Sue Lynn Weiberg, Heather Radder and Christine Polek hold their “Teacher of the Year” citations.

From left to right: Jason Bermadone, Amie Francisco, Tiffany Popp, Sue Lynn Weiberg, Heather Radder and Christine Polek hold their “Teacher of the Year” citations.

From left to right: Jason Bermadone, Amie Francisco, Tiffany Popp, Sue Lynn Weiberg, Heather Radder and Christine Polek hold their “Teacher of the Year” citations.

From left to right: Jason Bermadone, Amie Francisco, Tiffany Popp, Sue Lynn Weiberg, Heather Radder and Christine Polek hold their “Teacher of the Year” citations.

Colleen McCoy (left) and Catherine Stojanovich (right) receive their “Teacher of the Year” citations.

Colleen McCoy (left) and Catherine Stojanovich (right) receive their “Teacher of the Year” citations.

Karlie Bley (left) and Elainie Verstraete (right) receive their “Teacher of the Year” citations.

Karlie Bley (left) and Elainie Verstraete (right) receive their “Teacher of the Year” citations.

From left to right Andrew Ranic, Stephanie Fides and Timothy Buckenmeyer receive their “Teacher of the Year” citations with colleagues and family.

From left to right Andrew Ranic, Stephanie Fides and Timothy Buckenmeyer receive their “Teacher of the Year” citations with colleagues and family.

From left to right Andrew Ranic, Stephanie Fides and Timothy Buckenmeyer receive their “Teacher of the Year” citations with colleagues and family.

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C-East Aurora) demands immediate reform amid prison riots and demonstrations around the state.

David DiPietro (right) With Town Supervisor Geoffrey Hack (left).

Assemblyman David DiPietro (right) presents Elma Highway Superintendent Howard Diehl (center) and Elma Town Supervisor Wayne Clark (left) with $50,000 grant.

Assemblyman David DiPietro (left) presents Library Clerk Jane Sreder Robinson (center) and Library Director Felicia Cecere (right) with $20,000 grant.

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C-East Aurora) and his mother, Elaine DiPietro (left), stand at the Blue Star Memorial in Elma, New York.

David DiPietro (left) hands Charlie Sergel Assembly Proclamation for Courageous Fire Rescue.

Minority Conference introduces a series of public safety bills in wake of tragic loss.

David DiPietro (R,C-East Aurora) with Legislator Claudia Tenney and Sen. Rob Ortt.

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C-East Aurora) distributes winter wear for homeless veterans.

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I- East Aurora) joined Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) and members of the state Assembly and Senate Minority Conferences to announce new legislation supporting the “I Love NY Parks Summer Discount”

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) at Veterans One-Stop of WNY.

Pictured left to right: Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I,- East Aurora) and Sam Cosmano as he is presented with a New York State Assembly proclamation on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021.

Assemblyman DiPietro presents a check to Charlotte House staff on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021.

Pictured Assemblyman Dave DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora), Tracey Karp-Thiel, and Jeff Souder on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) at a rally to repeal Bail Reform on Tuesday, February 4 in Albany.

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) pictured with Alyssa Wright, Megan Fialkowski, Bianca Foeller, Alexis Wright and Jamie Hudson of the Wyoming County Youth Bureau in his LOB office on Tuesday, February 4.

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) pictured with a teacher of excellence Matthew Struzik.

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) pictured with a teacher of excellence Kimberly Alfes.

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) at the 150th Anniversary of the East Aurora Fire Department with Chief Greg Egloff and Chief Roger Leblanc on Saturday, September 22.

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) alongside Erie County Comptroller Stefan I. Mychajliw Jr. as they honored the owner of Mikey Dee’s, Michael DiJoseph, on Monday, September 9.

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) at the ceremony to declare the Sgt. Brian K. Baker Memorial Bridge on Sunday, September 15.

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I-East Aurora) Honoring Christiana and Neal Dietz on Tuesday, July 26, 2019