Press Releases

BU to Host Professional Development Program for Math, Science, Technology Teachers

Binghamton, NY – Binghamton University will host a free half-day professional development program for grades 6 – 12 math, science and technology teachers on Saturday, Apr. 28, in the Engineering and Science Building located at the Innovative Technologies...

Statement on 2012-2013 Budget Agreement

I think the public will be pleased that we were able to agree to an on-time budget that closes the state’s deficit without raising taxes and fees. We also limited state spending increases to no more than 2% for the second year in a row. The final agreement...

DOT Will Not Merge Offices

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced today that Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Joan McDonald has assured the legislature that they will not close any of NYSDOT’s eleven regional offices during the 2012-2013 fiscal year. Lupardo...

Statement on DNA Databank Expansion Signed Into Law

Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) released the following statement today after Governor Cuomo signed the DNA databank expansion into law. “Not only will this help fight crime, it will help fight injustice," said Lupardo, who...

Statement on Pension Reform Compromise

Binghamton, NY – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) released the following statement today about the 3-way compromise on pension reform with Governor Cuomo, the state Senate and Assembly. “The Assembly and Senate worked all night to achieve...

Statement on Decision by BAE Systems to Remain in Endicott

Binghamton, NY – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) released the following statement today on the decision by BAE Systems to remain at Huron Campus in Endicott. “This is great news,” said Lupardo, who worked with the governor’s office...

Lupardo Seeks Additional Flood Relief for Homeowners and Municipalities

(Albany, NY) – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) was joined today by legislators, local officials, schools, businesses, farms and families impacted by the devastating floods, which resulted from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, at a press...

Lupardo and BCC Promote Southern Tier Scholastic Science Fair

(Town of Dickinson, NY) – The upcoming 10th annual Southern Tier Scholastic Science Fair (STSSF) is just around the corner. With the applications due on March 5, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) and Broome Community College (BCC) are encouraging...

Lupardo, BU and BCC Promote Youth Civic Engagement Model

(Binghamton, NY) – Community leaders and students gathered at Broome-Tioga BOCES today for a dialogue about the role, goals and future of youth civic engagement in the Southern Tier. The event, titled "A Community Conversation About Youth Civic Engagement,"...

Earned Income Tax Credit Could Increase Your Tax Refund

(Binghamton, NY) – With the 2012 tax season upon us, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) is reminding families in the Southern Tier that they could get thousands of dollars back in their refunds through the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Enacted...

Lupardo Raises Concerns about DOT Consolidation

(Binghamton, NY) – The New York State budget proposal by Governor Cuomo aims to consolidate the state Department of Transportation’s (DOT) regional offices. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell), a member of the Transportation Committee in the Assembly,...

TCE Legislation a Top Priority for Lupardo in Albany This Year

Binghamton – Legislation to adopt stronger trichloroethylene (TCE) standards that protect the public will be a top priority for Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) this year. She says that recent findings are helping to make the case for legislation...

Lupardo Invited to White House to Discuss Campus-Community Partnerships

Binghamton – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) was invited to the White House to attend a national meeting “For Democracy’s Future: Education Reclaims Our Civic Mission" on January 10, 2012. The event will include a day of discussions...

Reaction to the State of the State

Governor Cuomo put forward an uplifting and optimistic agenda in his State of the State address today. With an overall focus on jobs, his agenda continues to build on the legislative successes we achieved last year. For communities affected by flooding,...

Governor Signs Flood Relief Package Championed by Lupardo

Binghamton – Governor Andrew Cuomo signed in to law a flood relief package that consisting of a number of initiatives led by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell). Included in the legislation is property tax relief, grants to municipalities and school...

Lupardo Proposals Included in Final Flood Relief Package Will Provide Property Tax Relief and Help Southern Tier Businesses

Albany – A number of initiatives led by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) were included in a flood relief package that is expected to pass in both the state Senate and Assembly today. The 2 omnibus bills incorporate property tax relief, grants...

Lupardo Insists That Package of Flood Relief Bills Be Considered for Potential Special Session This Week

Binghamton – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) is pushing a package of flood relief bills for consideration at a potential special session of the New York State Legislature later this week. In October, Lupardo introduced four bills to help the...

New BU Building Brings Promise and Opportunity to Students, Businesses and Community

A new Engineering and Science Building at Binghamton University is poised to give BU and the Southern Tier a leg up on the competition. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) joined other leaders from the community and university for the official grand...

Lupardo Introduces Package of Flood Relief Bills

Binghamton – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) was joined by Broome County Executive Patrick Brennan and Binghamton City School District Superintendent Peggy Wozniak at a news conference to announce the introduction of four bills in response to...

Award Recognizes Project at Greater Binghamton Airport

Binghamton – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) and Broome County Executive Patrick Brennan (D-Binghamton) recognized the Greater Binghamton Airport and McFarland Johnson for receiving the 2011 Phil Brito Project of the Year Award from the New...