Child Care Day of Action Leads to Release of CARES Act Funding
Sep 3, 2020
Following a day of advocacy across the state, the Governor’s Office has released CARES Act funding to support the reopening and expansion of childcare programming throughout New York. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo helped organize a statewide Child...
Testimony Submitted by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, Chair, NYS Assembly Committee on Agriculture, to the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act Wage Board Hearing
Aug 31, 2020
Thank you for allowing me to submit testimony regarding the overtime threshold for farm workers in New York State. As you may know, I did not support the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practice Act when it passed in 2019, where farm laborers were given overtime...
Legislators Rally Around Child Care During Statewide Day of Action
Aug 27, 2020
Johnson City, NY – Assemblymembers and Senators from across the state banded together Thursday to rally in support of the childcare industry. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo helped organize the statewide Child Care Day of Action, which included public...
Legislature Gives Autocycle Bill the Green Light
Jul 23, 2020
Albany, NY – Drivers of autocycles would no longer need a motorcycle license under legislation passed by the State Legislature. The bill (A5390/S4580), sponsored by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Tim Kennedy, passed the State Senate Thursday;...
Bill that Aims to Make New York's Food Supply Chain More Resilient Passes Legislature
Jul 23, 2020
Albany, NY – Legislation designed to improve the resiliency of New York’s food supply chain passed both houses of the State Legislature this week. The bill (A10607/S8561) from Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Jen Metzger, the Agriculture Committee...
UE Senior Awarded NYS Italian-American Legislators’ Scholarship
Jun 16, 2020
Endicott, NY – A Union-Endicott senior has been chosen as the winner of the New York State Conference of Italian-American Legislators’ Assemblyman James D. Conte Memorial Academic Scholarship. Johnathen Rockwell was nominated by Assemblywoman...
Lupardo Introduces Bill to Strengthen Food Supply Chain
Jun 16, 2020
Albany, NY – Legislation designed to improve the resiliency of New York’s food supply chain has been introduced by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Agriculture.The bill (A10607) would create a working group to provide...
Letter to Endicott Mayor Linda Jackson Regarding SungEel Battery Recycling Facility
Jun 1, 2020
Hon. Linda Jackson, MayorVillage of Endicott1009 East Main StreetEndicott, NY 13760 Dear Mayor Jackson, I just noticed that you were not forwarded a copy of the May 18, 2020 letter I sent to Basil Seggos, Commissioner of the Department of Environmental...
Letter to DEC Commissioner Seggos Regarding the SungEel Battery Recycling Facility
May 18, 2020
Basil Seggos, CommissionerDepartment of Environmental Conservation625 BroadwayAlbany, New York 12233-0001 Dear Commissioner Seggos, I have received many questions from constituents regarding the SungEel battery recycling facility slated for Endicott....
Lupardo, CCE Team Up for Victory Gardens for Broome
Apr 28, 2020
With planting season beginning, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County are sponsoring an initiative to encourage residents to start their own gardens. Victory Gardens for Broome will launch at the Broome Country...
Lupardo, Garnar: Help is Available
Apr 17, 2020
Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo joined Broome County Executive Jason Garnar to remind the public that important human service agencies remain open to help residents. Lupardo recently worked with the County Executive to convene a number of local providers...
Lupardo, Humane Society Team Up for Pet Food Drive Provides Information on Animal Care and Safety
Mar 27, 2020
Binghamton, NY – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo announced Friday she is teaming up with the Broome County Humane Society for a pet food drive to support animal owners in need during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “I’m grateful to be partnering...
Census 2020: Help Ensure an Accurate Count
Mar 5, 2020
Albany, NY – Beginning next week, Broome County residents will start receiving mail from the US Census Bureau for the 2020 nationwide count. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo was joined by County Executive Jason Garnar and other local leaders to provide...
Bill Allowing Semitrailers to Register as Ag Trailers Introduced
Feb 21, 2020
Albany, NY – The cost of hauling farm products would decrease under new legislation introduced by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo. The bill (A9766) would allow semitrailers to register as agricultural trailers with the Department of Motor Vehicles, a...
Assemblymember Lupardo and Senator Metzger Host Discussion on Soil Health with Key Stakeholders from Across the State
Feb 10, 2020
Albany, NY – On Wednesday, February 5, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Metzger, Chairs of the Assembly & Senate Agriculture Committees hosted a roundtable discussion on the importance of soil health. Attendees included farmers, farm organizations,...
Craft BeerTastings to be Tax-Free under New Law
Feb 2, 2020
Albany, NY – A taste of one of New York’s most popular beverages will now come tax-free following legislation that was signed into law Monday. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Rachel May authored the legislation that exempts samples of...
Breslin, Lupardo Renew Push for Consumers’ Right to Repair
Jan 28, 2020
Albany, NY – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Neil Breslin joined advocates Tuesday to renew their push for “Right to Repair” legislation in New York State. The legislators have reintroduced their bill (A7416/S6309) that would require...
Agriculture Committee Hears Testimony During Budget Hearing Groups Highlight Priorities for the 2020-21 Budget Year
Dec 20, 2019
(ALBANY, NY) – With the Legislature scheduled to return to the Capitol in just three weeks, the Assembly Agriculture Committee gathered Thursday for a budget hearing ahead of the new session. Representatives from various farm, food, and animal welfare...
