Albany, NY – With the U.S. Coast Guard proposing to establish new anchorage points across over 90 miles of the Hudson River, Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Columbia, Dutchess), Senator Sue Serino (R, C, I—Hyde Park) and Scenic Hudson teamed up today...

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Hudson) has released the fourth volume of “Women’s History in the Hudson Valley: Ten Stories from Columbia and Dutchess Counties” in celebration of Women’s History Month. The booklet shares the stories of 10 regional...

In a win-win move for both farmers and the environment, Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Columbia, Dutchess) opened the new legislative session with groundbreaking legislation creating a carbon farming tax credit (A3281). The plan will give farmers a welcome...

“New Yorkers should expect their public servants to represent them and not the needs of special interest groups. This week I sponsored and voted for two bipartisan ethics reform measures to deny pensions for corrupt politicians and prevent conflicts...

Speaker Carl E. Heastie has named Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D - Columbia, Dutchess) to be Chair of the Assembly’s Task Force on People with Disabilities. As an advocate for the disability community, this new appointment works in conjunction with...

“The Hudson River is the lifeline of this region; it connects us economically, culturally, and historically. I commend New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos for calling on the EPA to re-examine the cleanup...

"In our region we too often struggle with aging, inadequate – or in some cases no – water infrastructure. This investment by the state signifies its commitment to improving public health, the environment and the economy. These grants will help ease...

“I applaud Comptroller Tom DiNapoli for his audit identifying inappropriate Medicaid spending by the state and for putting forth a plan of action that will allow New York to recoup its overpayments. As always, our major concern is any potential impact...

“I join US Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand in calling on the US Coast Guard to hold public hearings on the proposed establishment of ten new commercial anchorage sites along the Hudson River from Kingston to Yonkers. “This proposal,...

“I want to thank Governor Cuomo and his team for his announcement today to bring much needed high-speed Internet to Columbia County as a part of his New NY Broadband Program. Ensuring access to fast and reliable broadband in our rural county has been...

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D – Columbia, Dutchess) announced the passage of legislation she sponsored that will grant women better access to breast cancer screenings in New York State (A.10679). Specifically, the measure will prohibit deductibles,...

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D – Columbia, Dutchess) announced she has authored and passed three pieces of legislation to designate creeks in Columbia County as inland waterways (A.9508-A, A.9509, and A.10165). These bills designate the Roeliff Jansen...

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D – Columbia, Dutchess) announced that the Assembly passed legislation she is a sponsor of that will require the state to fully reimburse counties for the costs associated with indigent legal services (A.6202-C). This measure...

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Columbia, Dutchess) announced the passage of three pieces of legislation she authored that focus on efforts to curb the spread of Lyme disease. Specifically, the bills provide students and teachers with appropriate instructional...

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D – Columbia, Dutchess) hosted a community meeting on broadband access this morning at Columbia-Greene Community College. Her office invited staff members from the NY Broadband Program Office to provide county stakeholders...

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D – Columbia, Dutchess) and Senator Sue Serino (R, C, I – Hyde Park) teamed up to raise awareness about Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease (TBDs) by sponsoring and passing resolutions in their respective houses declaring May...

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Columbia, Dutchess) announced she has sent a letter to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio in support of an initiative spearheaded by fourteen City Council Members seeking to secure a long term food source for all city residents...

“The New York State budget that we have laid out and passed is one that substantively addresses many of the policies I’ve pushed for since I took office. It includes a tremendous investment in education with over $24 billion in aid – a more than...

“My no vote on the legalization of MMA-- in committee and on the floor-- reflect the position I have held since I was first elected to the Assembly. I cannot support a brutal sport that promotes misogynistic behavior or one that has the potential to...

Girls growing up today have to look hard to discover the stories of women and girls who came before them. Often primary research is required — seeking out long hidden diaries and well-creased letters, interviewing elderly relatives and neighbors, sleuthing...