Lupardo Seeks Additional Flood Relief for Homeowners and Municipalities
Mar 1, 2012
(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
Feb 28, 2012
(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
Feb 27, 2012
(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
Feb 22, 2012
(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
Jan 27, 2012
(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
Jan 9, 2012
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
Jan 6, 2012
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
Jan 4, 2012
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
Dec 9, 2011
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
Dec 7, 2011
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
Dec 5, 2011
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
Nov 15, 2011
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
Nov 9, 2011
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
Nov 9, 2011
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...
Lupardo presents resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy
Oct 11, 2011
(BINGHAMTON, NY) – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) presented representatives from local Italian-American associations with a New York State Resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy during the Italian flag raising...
EPA study on TCE makes the case for Lupardo bill
Sep 30, 2011
(BINGHAMTON, NY) – A health assessment on trichloroethylene (TCE) released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) earlier this week finds that the chemical causes cancer, among several other health risks. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell)...
Lupardo Reminds Public of DEC’s 24-Hour Spill Hotline
Sep 21, 2011
Binghamton – Because of the recent flooding, constituents have reported concerns with chemical or oil spills that they have observed. Instead of trying to clean up potential problems themselves, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) is reminding the...
Statement on Broadband in New York
Sep 16, 2011
Broadband infrastructure is essential to growing an innovation-based economy and responding to natural disasters, among other things. New York State has made steady gains in terms of improving broadband availability and connectivity speeds. However, more...
Cuomo Signs “Complete Streets” Bill Co-Sponsored By Lupardo
Aug 17, 2011
Binghamton – No matter if you decide to take the car, bike or just walk, a new law cosponsored by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) will help make roadways in New York State safer for all users. Earlier this week, Governor Cuomo announced that...
Statement on NYSUNY 2020 Bill Signing
Aug 9, 2011
The NYSUNY 2020 plan recognizes how important SUNY is to our state’s future. This is a great opportunity for Binghamton University, one of SUNY’s premier universities, to expand their academic success and cutting-edge research and development efforts....