“As New York grapples with balancing a spending plan with less federal funding this year, the Assembly budget proposal seeks to mitigate drastic shortfalls of critical programs, educational investments and support services our communities rely on. “The...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that Speaker Carl E. Heastie appointed him to serve as Chair of the Assembly’s Committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry. Stirpe previously served as a committee member before taking...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe is proud to announce that legislation he authored and passed to ensure equal access to head coaching positions across New York State has been signed by Governor Hochul. “Today, New York is moving the needle forward in the fight...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe announced that legislation he sponsored to allow real property tax exemptions on eligible newly constructed single-family and multi-family residential properties within the village of Minoa has been signed by Governor Hochul. “Central...

When we throw old or broken electronics in the trash, we hurt our environment and waste potentially useful resources. Recycling is a simple, yet incredibly important task that goes a long way to protect our planet for future generations. We all can help...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that legislation he sponsored and passed appointing the New York State Canal Corporation Director as the Chair of the Upstate Flood Mitigation Task Force was signed into law by Governor Hochul (Ch. 370 of 2022)....

The story of Josh Virgil is one that exemplifies the true meaning of perseverance. The Fabius native is a pillar of strength in his community and has dedicated his life to coaching and mentoring student-athletes. In 1998, Josh was paralyzed from the...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced legislation that he co-sponsored to exempt diapers from all sales taxes in New York passed both houses of the Legislature (A.8528-A) “Diapers are a basic need that no baby should ever have to go without,”...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that legislation he sponsored to study the issue of double library taxation across the state and develop recommendations to protect taxpayers from this financial burden has passed the Assembly (A.9448-A). “I...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that his bill establishing an amnesty period for small businesses that are behind on their unemployment insurance (UI) taxes to pay off their remaining balance without interest passed in the Assembly (A.10202)....

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that legislation he sponsored allowing freelancers and self-employed individuals to enroll in the New York State Secure Choice Savings Plan (NY Secure Choice) has passed the Assembly (A.9882-A). “From artists...

“Hospice and palliative care are critical resources for New Yorkers approaching the end of their life, yet sadly these services are underused because many people don’t know the options available to them. To help expand access to high quality compassionate...

“Everyone who struggles from substance use disorder deserves access to recovery treatment but far too often many simply lack the resources to get to lifesaving treatment or support groups. As a member of the Assembly Committee on Alcoholism and Drug...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that legislation he sponsored to allow certain villages to create a tax exemption for newly constructed single- and multi-family residential properties has passed the Assembly (A.5987-C). “It’s more important...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that he sponsored and helped pass legislation that requires the New York State Department of Labor (DOL) to implement a public awareness campaign to promote the New York State Job Bank (A.8458-A). “As chair...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that he sponsored and helped pass legislation that would appoint the New York State Canal Corporation director as the chair of the Upstate Flood Mitigation Task Force (A.9177-C). “Our communities have experienced...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that legislation he sponsored to allow coaches who can’t be CPR-certified due to a disability to coach high school sports has passed the Assembly (A.9534-A). “While it’s important to ensure high school...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced his bill requiring banks and wire transfer companies to warn consumers about potential fraud has passed in the Assembly (A.5864-C). “Fraudulent money transfer schemes can happen to anyone but are most frequently...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that he sponsored a resolution that was adopted by the state Assembly on Tuesday to proclaim May 1-7 as Small Business Week in the state of New York (K.801). Since 1963, the United States has celebrated National...

“As every New Yorker who’s visited the gas station recently knows, the soaring price of gas is making a significant dent in household budgets. That’s why it was important to pass a final state budget that included a suspension of the state gas tax...