Statewide Hearings to Address Childhood Poverty
Aug 21, 2015
With 22% of New York children living in poverty, the Assembly Committees on Children and Families and Social Services will hold a series of meetings to address the issue beginning next week. A roundtable discussion and two public hearings (full schedule...
Speaker Heastie Joins Assemblywoman Lupardo for Tour of Broome County
Jul 30, 2015
Binghamton, NY – In his latest stop along his tour of Upstate New York, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie visited Broome County Thursday. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo served as his tour guide, showing the Speaker the area and introducing him to local leaders.
“I...
Legislature Passes Bill to Ensure Quality Services Remain Available for the Developmentally Disabled
Jun 22, 2015
Albany, NY – Developmentally disabled residents in New York State would continue to have access to quality services following the passage of legislation through both houses of the Legislature. The bill, sponsored by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Binghamton)...
Lupardo’s Legislation Helps Afterschool Programs
Jun 19, 2015
Albany, NY – Keeping students engaged outside of the classroom has been made easier following the passage of a new bill through both houses of the Legislature. Afterschool programs taking place inside a school building will now be governed under the...
Legislators Call on Congress to Legalize Industrial Hemp
Jun 15, 2015
A year after the New York State Legislature passed a bill to permit the research of industrial hemp, legislators are calling on the federal government to remove all barriers to growing the lucrative crop. The Assembly passed a resolution last week introduced...
Lupardo Elected Chair of Legislative Women’s Caucus
Jun 11, 2015
Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Binghamton) has been elected by her colleagues to serve as the new Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus. Lupardo had previously served as the First Vice-Chair.
“It is...
Assembly Passes CARE Act
Jun 1, 2015
Albany, NY – Millions of New Yorkers providing at-home health care to friends and loved-ones will receive much-needed help as a result of a bill passed unanimously by the New York State Assembly on Monday. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo was the prime co-sponsor...
Assembly Passes Second Wave of Child Care Legislation
May 13, 2015
The New York State Assembly today passed the second wave of legislation aimed at making quality child care more accessible and affordable. The package of bills reflects the recommendations of the Child Care Workgroup and demonstrates the Assembly Majority’s...
Speaker Heastie to Convene Workgroup to Strengthen Assembly Operations and Promote Government Transparency and Public Participation
Apr 16, 2015
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today announced that he has appointed an Assembly Majority workgroup to undertake an examination and make recommendations regarding ongoing efforts to improve and strengthen the Assembly's rules, operations, and legislative...
Assemblywoman Lupardo Outlines Area Budget Highlights
Apr 2, 2015
With New York State’s new fiscal year underway, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo announces details impacting Broome County. The $142 billion budget caps spending at two percent and includes significant increases in funding for critical programs for the Southern...
Assemblywoman Lupardo Reminds Residents of Available Tax Credits
Feb 13, 2015
Too often, hardworking families miss the opportunity to save hundreds or even thousands of dollars in federal and state tax credits. These tax credits are in place to help families make their hard-earned dollars stretch just a little further.
Current...
Lupardo Sworn in for Sixth Assembly Term
Jan 7, 2015
Albany, NY – On the first day of New York’s legislative session, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo was sworn in for her sixth term in office. She has represented residents of the City of Binghamton and the Towns of Union and Vestal since 2005 and currently...
Hemp Research Bill Signed into Law by Governor Cuomo
Dec 18, 2014
With Governor Cuomo’s signature Wednesday, New York is the 19th state in the nation to set the framework for growing industrial hemp. The bill, introduced by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Tom O’Mara (A9140/S7047) creates an agricultural...
Binghamton Opportunity Center Launches as Classes Begin
Dec 15, 2014
Binghamton, NY – In an effort to arm local jobseekers with both technical and academic training needed to find employment, the Binghamton Opportunity Center (BOC) launched with its first class Wednesday. This new pilot program, modeled after the SUNY...
Lupardo, Hevesi, People-Stokes Pen Letter to Office of Children and Family Services Seeking Answers
Nov 18, 2014
Assemblymembers Andrew Hevesi (D-Forest Hills), Donna Lupardo (D-Binghamton), and Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D-Erie County) are seeking answers from the New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) following a roundtable held last month.
OCFS...
Broome Agriculture Plays Major Roll in Local Economy
Jul 8, 2014
Binghamton, NY – As part of a nearly $5 billion industry in New York State, Broome County farms generate $150 million annually to the local economy according to new data released today by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, Cornell Cooperative Extension of...
Legislators Pass Bill Authorizing Hemp Research
Jun 11, 2014
As the 2014 legislative session draws to a close, a major agricultural initiative moves one step closer to beginning in New York. The Assembly and Senate passed Wednesday a bill introduced by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Tom O’Mara (A9140/S7047)....
