Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) is holding his Annual New York State Assembly Summer Reading Challenge to help encourage good reading habits and continued learning this summer. This year's theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” in...

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) is highlighting the impact local weights and measures departments play in food pricing. County Weights and Measures Departments are mandated by the state of New York and are responsible for maintaining measurement...

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) recently commented on the new Federal filing fees for employing immigrant workers. This new policy, which went into effect on April 1, will require employers with more than 25 employees to pay an additional $600...

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) has successfully advocated for a proposal (A.10238) that would update the requirements to be a code enforcement officer in the city of Auburn. Currently, under state law, code enforcement officers must be residents...

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) attended a meeting last week with the Skaneateles Lake Association. Lemondes spoke with members on the importance of protecting the Finger Lakes region and highlighted his record of securing funding for freshwater...

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) has successfully fought for bullet aid funding for several libraries in Onondaga and Cayuga counties, including Baldwinsville Public Library, Elbridge Free Library and Port Byron Library. Bullet aid is targeted...

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) and his colleagues in the state Assembly hosted the #LetsWrestle campaign in Albany to showcase the impact the sport has had in the state. On Wednesday, Lemondes spoke on a proposal to proclaim the month of May...

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) is standing in opposition to the proposed hotel occupancy tax in the city of Auburn. Earlier this year, Auburn’s City Council asked for the state’s permission to institute a tax of up to 5% on hotel and short-term...

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) attended a driving safety event at Auburn High School yesterday. The event was put on by the Auburn Police Department and highlighted the dangers of driving while intoxicated (DWI) and impaired by other drugs....

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) has successfully pushed for increased funding for the Finger Lakes-Lake Ontario Watershed Protection Alliance (FLLOWPA) in the final state budget. Lemondes, along with his colleagues, sent a letter to Speaker...

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) stood in support of his colleagues in the state Senate and Assembly yesterday to advocate for support for a proposal (A.9520) that would revoke licenses to sell cigarettes, tobacco products, alcohol and lottery...

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) stood in support of his colleagues and the New York chapter of “Run for Their Lives” earlier today as they called for the release of the 134 hostages in Gaza. There are still currently two New Yorkers being...

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) has successfully pushed for increased funding for the Finger Lakes-Lake Ontario Watershed Protection Alliance (FLLOWPA) in the One-House Budget proposal. Lemondes, along with his colleagues, sent a letter to Speaker...

On Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 7pm the Auburn City Council will meet with NYS Assemblyman John Lemondes to discuss the City Council’s request to the State of New York Legislature for Home Rule Legislation to Establish a 5% Hotel and Short-Term Rental...

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) recently spoke on the importance of Harriet Tubman Day. Harriet Tubman was an abolitionist and activist who played a critical role in freeing slaves through the use of the Underground Railroad. After escaping...

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) attended a press conference earlier this afternoon with his fellow members of the state Assembly to call for increased funding and access to child care services in New York. Lemondes and his colleagues are specifically...

             Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) attended the Section III Wrestling Finals at Onondaga Community College’s SRC Arena this past weekend. Student-athletes from across the state competed in wrestling matches across two...

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) recently signed on to a bill to reform the retirement system for state and local police. The proposal, A.5231, would allow the transfer of past service credits between the state and local employees’ retirement...

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) took part in the Arc New York’s Western Region Legislative Town Hall yesterday. The event was a non-partisan, virtual meeting to go over the organization's budget priorities, provide information on the impact...

Assemblyman John Lemondes (R,C-LaFayette) commented today on the attack on a U.S. Army outpost in Jordan yesterday that killed three service members and left more than 30 injured. The attack took place near the Syrian border and marked the first time...