Press Releases

Assemblymember Barrett: Regional Economic Development Councils Award Vital Funding for Our Communities

“Today, our region was awarded over $130 million in vital funding by the Regional Economic Development Council in order to continue with smart investments that will help our economy advance by, spurring job creation, technological innovation, and promoting...

Assemblymember Barrett: Regional Economic Development Councils Award Vital Funding For Our Communities

“Today, our region was awarded over $130 million in vital funding by the Regional Economic Development Council in order to continue with smart investments that will help our economy advance by spurring job creation, technological innovation, and promoting...

Assemblymember Barrett Attends Hearing on Promoting Agri-Business in the State

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Mid-Hudson) participated in an Assembly hearing on how the state promotes New York farm products, hearing testimony from a range of stakeholders from the acting commissioner of the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets...

Assemblymember Barrett Attends Hearing on Promoting Agri-Business in the State

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Mid-Hudson) participated in an Assembly hearing on how the state promotes New York farm products, hearing testimony from a range of stakeholders from the acting commissioner of the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets...

Assemblymember Didi Barrett: Extension of Veterans Benefits to Include Low-Cost Dental Insurance

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Mid Hudson) is spreading the word that the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs is now offering private dental insurance plans to all veterans and family members who receive health care under the Civilian Health and Medical...

Assemblymember Didi Barrett: Extension of Veterans Benefits to Include Low-Cost Dental Insurance

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Mid Hudson) is spreading the word that the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs is now offering private dental insurance plans to all veterans and family members who receive health care under the Civilian Health and Medical...

Assemblymember Barrett to Host a Roundtable on Mental Health

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Mid Hudson) announced that she will be hosting a roundtable on mental health issues affecting the Mid-Hudson Valley region. This discussion will take place on Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Omega Center for Sustainable Living...

Assemblymember Barrett Urges Homeowners to Register for STAR Exemption before Dec. 31 Deadline

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Mid Hudson) is reminding homeowners currently receiving the STAR property tax exemption to register before Dec. 31 to continue receiving the benefit in 2014. The registration requirement does not apply to seniors receiving...

Several Scholarships Available for Students Interested in Pursuing a Career in Agriculture

Highlighting the importance of agriculture to her district and New York State, Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Mid Hudson) is promoting scholarships available for high school seniors and college undergrads who are interested in studying agriculture at...

Barrett to the PSC: We Must Consider Other Options for the Proposed Transmission Lines

Over the past month, public utility companies have been submitting applications to the Public Service Commission in response to Governor Cuomo’s New York Energy Highway Blueprint. This initiative calls for the investment of billions of dollars in new...

‘Special Art Opening’ a Great Success!

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Hudson- Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D – Mid-Hudson) turned her Hudson office in to an art gallery in order to host a special opening of colorful art work of the local community done by the talented Dan Rupe. The event gave Barrett the opportunity...

Assemblymember Barrett Hosts First Girls Summit

Poughkeepsie - Earlier today, Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Mid-Hudson) hosted the first Hudson Valley Girls Summit. This summit brought together 30 participants from over 20 organizations and programs that advocate on behalf of girls in the Mid-Hudson...

Assemblymember Didi Barrett Receives a Perfect Score from the Environmental Advocates of New York

“I am both honored and proud of this recognition by the Environmental Advocates of New York. We are so fortunate to live in an area that is home to many valuable natural resources, which is precisely why supporting initiatives that will protect and...

Assemblymember Barrett: Public Must See All the Facts Before Airport Expansion Proceeds

Ghent – Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Hudson) recently sent a letter to Pat Grattan, Chairman of the Columbia County Board of Supervisors, asking him to hold off on plans to expand the Columbia County Airport until a comprehensive study on the impact...

Assemblymember Barrett Secures Over $15.5 Million in Accelerated Funding For Much-Needed Bridge and Road Repairs

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Hudson) has secured more than $15.5 million in new funding that will be invested in local bridge and road repairs as a part of the NY Works capital program. This funding will allow the Department of Transportation (DOT)...

Assemblymember Barrett: Fire Prevention Begins at Home

Assemblymember Didi Barrett is a ‘Friend’ of the New York Farm Bureau

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Hudson) has been named to the New York Farm Bureau’s “Circle of Friends.” This is honor is given annually to state lawmakers who have distinguished themselves as supporters of the New York Farm Bureau,...

Legislation to Restore Cuts to OPWDD Funding Signed Into Law by Governor Cuomo

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Hudson) announced that the governor recently signed into law legislation she sponsored that will restore $90 million, or the necessary amount of critical funding to the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)....

Is Your Small Business Still Trying to Rebound From Hurricane Irene?

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Hudson) wants to remind small business owners that grants are still available for you if your business was impacted by Hurricane Irene through New York’s Small Business Storm Recovery Program. Qualifying small businesses...

Convicted Public Officials Shouldn’t Be Rewarded with State Pensions

“Public officials found guilty of a criminal behavior and violating the public’s trust do not deserve to be taking taxpayer-funded pensions. Today, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara called for the revocation of pensions from public officials...