ALBANY — New York’s industrial hemp industry will continue to develop following new legislation passed by the State Legislature. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Tom O’Mara announced Wednesday passage of their bill that would allow for the...

Albany, NY – New York is one step closer to becoming the first state in the nation to require regular inspections of parking structures after the State Assembly passed a bill to do this earlier this week. Following a number of failures of parking garages...

Albany, NY – Saluting their service to our country, all veterans will now be eligible to receive New York State retirement credit for time served in the military. Governor Cuomo signed the bill updating the Military Service Credit Law on May 31st. “Our...

Albany, NY – As the Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus, I’m highlighting some important local women and their work for Women’s History Month. Dr. Mary Ross is the focus of our third spotlight. When Dr. Mary Ross first came to Binghamton,...

Binghamton, NY – In light of recent concerns over lead in drinking sources at schools across the State, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo announced Friday that she is filing a bill in the New York State Assembly directing the State Education Department (SED)...

Albany, NY – As the Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus, I’m highlighting some important local women and their work for Women’s History Month. Our second spotlight takes a look at Beccye Fawcette. Beccye Fawcette was a leader for women...

Albany, NY – With a proclamation from Governor Andrew Cuomo, Women’s History Month began Tuesday. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus (LWC), joined Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hocul, SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher,...

Albany, NY – As the Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus, advancing issues important to women is an on-going effort. As this advocacy continues, it’s also important to look back on the work of the women who helped pave the way. In honor of Women’s...

Albany, NY – Members of the New York State Legislative Women’s Caucus (LWC) joined together Monday to discuss the group’s priorities for the 2016 session. A poll of the members resulted in quality, affordable child care, after school programming,...

As tax season begins, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo is urging residents to take advantage of available New York State tax credits. Dozens of money-saving credits are available, but each year many New Yorkers fail to take advantage of them. “Every year,...

Albany, NY – As part of continued efforts to raise awareness about poverty in New York State, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo introduced a resolution on Monday asking the Governor to declare January 2016 as Poverty Awareness Month in New York. The resolution...

(ALBANY, NY) – New York’s first legal hemp seeds are set to be planted after the State Department of Agriculture and Markets published the final regulations Wednesday. Ten, three-year licenses will be issued to universities to grow industrial hemp;...

Binghamton, NY – After a number of failures in local parking garages, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo announced two new steps to ensure the safety of New Yorkers who use these structures. As a result of her request for additional training opportunities,...

Tax season is here once again and New York State's Department of Taxation and Finance is urging residents to e-file this year. 92% of all New York filers already file electronically; it's safe, accurate, and easy. In fact, the error rate for e-filed returns...

Binghamton, NY – In an effort to continue the fight against opioid addiction in the Southern Tier, area service providers joined Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo Monday to call for increased funding in next year’s state budget. In a letter sent to Governor...

Albany, NY – With new mandates to the federal Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) set to take effect, a Wednesday budget hearing conducted by the Assembly Committee on Children and Families will examine how the program’s reauthorization will...

(ALBANY, NY) – A half-billion dollars is headed the Southern Tier’s way after the region received one of three Upstate Revitalization Initiative (URI) awards. This is the fourth straight year the Southern Tier has been named a top performer at the...

Binghamton, NY – With the holidays approaching, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo announced details of a legislative grant she obtained for the Broome County Humane Society. The $15 thousand grant will help purchase medical and pet supplies for the animal...