September 20, 2023 – With Amy Wieber from Flaming Bag Food who was one of the winners at Broome CCE’s Fresh Food Face Off!

September 15, 2023 – With Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger who claimed the school’s lost funds at an event hosted by Comptroller DiNapoli and Senator Lea Webb.

September 15, 2023 – I joined the American Legion Post 1700 for their annual POW/MIA ceremony that honors the over 80,000 American service personnel who have not returned home.

September 15, 2023 – With Sheri Dozier-Owens and Senator Lea Webb at the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Breakfast. It’s always a great opportunity to interact with our local business community.

September 11, 2023 – At the moving 9/11 ceremony in the beautiful Remembrance Garden at Highland Park.

September 10, 2023 – With Pastor Janet Abel and others at Tabernacle United Methodist Church. Senator Lea Webb and I passed a Legislative Resolution commemorating their 150th anniversary.

September 8, 2023 – With LUMA co-founder Joshua Bernard getting a sneak peak of the festival. It was spectacular!

September 3, 2023 – With New Leaf Cider Co. owner Dustin during their grand opening weekend. Very excited about Broome County’s first cidery.

September 1, 2023 – With President Harvey Stenger, Director Anne Bailey and others for the dedication of the second marker on the Downtown Binghamton Freedom Trail at Mirabito Stadium. This marker honors Bud Fowler, one of the first Black professional baseball players in the United States.

August 25, 2023 – At the UNICO booth during the annual Gusto Italian Festival.

August 24, 2023 – I issued an Assembly Citation recognizing Ukrainian Independence Day in the 123rd Assembly District.

August 24, 2023 – With Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball and others for the opening of the Voice of the Farmer exhibit at the NYS Fair.

August 23, 2023 – At the ribbon cutting for Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network’s beautiful new location in Johnson City.

August 23, 2023 – With Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, CCE Broome staff and food entrepreneurs after an announcement of a $750,000 grant to expand CCE’s Commercial Kitchen.

August 19, 2023 – With Truth Pharm Executive Director Alexis Pleus at the annual Trail of Truth.

August 18, 2023 – At the grand opening of DICK’S House of Sport at Oakdale Commons. It’s really something to see; quite a journey from a small bait and tackle shop in 1948 to the flagship store today.

August 15, 2023 – At the ribbon cutting for the Route 434 segment of the Two Rivers Greenway system, which connects Downtown Binghamton with Binghamton University’s Vestal campus.

August 15, 2023 – With local officials announcing the groundbreaking of the new Vestal Memorial Pool and Splash Park. Happy to have helped with this project.

August 10, 2023 – With LUMA co-founder Joshua Bernard and other community leaders announcing the details for the upcoming LUMA Festival.

August 6, 2023 – Another successful Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally!

August 3, 2023 – With VINES Executive Director Amelia LoDolce and NYSERDA President Doreen Harris at the strawbale setting for VINES’ headquarters. Once completed, this new office building will be the first Net Zero Energy building in Binghamton.

July 22, 2023 – At the Carousel Festival at CFJ Park to help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Carousel. It was donated by George F. Johnson to the community in 1923 and is the largest of the area’s six carousels.

July 8, 2023 – At the grand opening of new dispensary Sacred Bloom in Vestal.

June 28, 2023 – With Senator Lea Webb after Lt. Col. Frank Birt and I helped welcome her to the Legislative Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol New York Wing.

June 25, 2023 – At the retirement party for SUNY Broome President Kevin Drumm. The party was held at the SUNY Broome Culinary and Event Center; a project we worked on together for many years.

June 22, 2023 – At SUNY Broome breaking ground on the time capsule they’ll be burying later this summer in honor of their 75th Anniversary Celebration.

June 19, 2023 – Celebrating Juneteenth at NYSEG Stadium at an event hosted by the Binghamton Juneteenth Committee and the Binghamton Rumble Ponies.

June 16, 2023 – Cutting the ribbon for the new young adult section at the Vestal Public Library. I was very glad to have been able to secure them an Assembly grant to help them create this welcoming space for area youth.

June 16, 2023 – Joined Dean Srihari in celebrating Watson College of Engineering’s 40th Anniversary!

June 14, 2023 – With Cornell Cooperative Extension Director Chris Watkins after receiving the statewide “Friend of Extension” award in Riverhead.

June 4, 2023 – Enjoying St. Anthony’s Feast in Endicott – a favorite local event of mine.

June 4, 2023 – Celebrating the Town of Vestal’s Bicentennial with a Legislative Resolution passed by Senator Webb and me.

May 29, 2023 – With Senator Lea Webb and Annie Hogancamp after the Memorial Day Parade in Endicott.

June 25, 2023 – With Senator Webb and Dick’s Sporting Goods Open 2023 Champion Padraig Harrington.

May 25, 2023 – With Visions CEO Ty Muse after a tour of their facility. It was great to hear about their programming and community outreach efforts.