Assemblymember Barrett unveils a new solar-powered crosswalk in Hudson with representatives of the Hudson City School District and Hudson Common Council. From left – City of Hudson Fifth Ward Alderman Dominic Merante, City of Hudson Fifth Ward Alderwoman Eileen Halloran, City of Hudson Fifth Ward Supervisor Rick Scalera, Assemblymember Didi Barrett, Hudson City School District Superintendent Maria Suttmeier.

Sara V. Tyghter of Global Lyme Alliance, Assemblymember Barrett and Dr. Horowitz posing after #GetTickedOff educational forum at the Boardman Branch Library in Poughkeepsie NY.

Assemblymember Didi Barrett introducing Dr. Richard Horowitz, leading Lyme literate physician in the United States and Hudson Valley. Dr. Horowitz's is a member of the federal 21st-Century Cures Act Tick Working Group and has treated over 12,000 patients.

Assemblymember Barrett speaking to a packed audience about Lyme and other tick-borne diseases and their devastating impacts in Dutchess and Columbia Counties.

There was a packed house at the A.B. Shaw firehouse for our inaugural #GetTickedOff event.

Assemblymember Barrett answering questions from concerned constituents.

Jill Auerbach,Hudson Valley Lyme, Assemblymember Didi Barrett, Ira Auerbach, Hudson Valley Lyme, Victoria McGahan, Columbia County Department of Health, Vicki Rosenwald, Claverack Library.

Assemblymember Didi Barrett visited Arlington Central School District on February 23 where she spoke with the Superintendent and board members about budget and education policy.

Assemblymember Barrett welcomes Future Farmers of America (FFA) to the Assembly chamber floor.

Assemblymember Barrett attends an Open House at 81 Garden Street in Poughkeepsie. This newly renovated home, the work of Hudson River Housing, Inc., will now be the home of four female veterans. Hudson River Housing is a nonprofit based in Poughkeepsie, but it serves all of Dutchess County and other areas of the Hudson Valley. It is primarily a housing organization and has been around 30+ years. They provide affordable housing, housing education, and supporting services to individuals and families and work to revitalize neighborhoods. Services range from providing emergency shelters, apartments, helping first time homeowners with financial advice, and several community initiatives working with entire neighborhoods to improve quality of life. Part of their agency undertakes real-estate redevelopment. In addition to working with households all over the county to build housing units and revitalize neighborhoods, part of its agency provides supportive services for veteran’s families, such as case management, support, and financial assistance.

Assemblymember Barrett stands with union leaders, elected officials, IBM workers and coalition groups to oppose large corporations who use tax-subsidies and then lay-off workers.

Maple producers are growing fast in our state -- the association's membership has grown by 25 percent in the last three years -- and creative cooks are coming up with all sorts of uses for maple products. Mark your calendars for 2014 Maple Weekends -- March 22-23 and March 29-30 -- and check out your local maple producer. Pictured: Kylea McAdam, NY State Maple Princess visited with Assemblymember Didi Barrett.

Assemblymember Didi Barrett meets with representatives from the Mid-Hudson Valley Planned Parenthood.

"I was thrilled to attend the Dutchess County Music Educators Association (DCMEA) Festival and see wonderful musical performances from some the Hudson Valley's most talented young musicians! It's important that we continue to value culture in our community and the role arts education plays in creating well rounded students."

Assemblymember Didi Barrett speaks at an Assembly Hearing on Common Core Standards.

Assemblymember Didi Barrett speaks at a holiday benefit for the HalfMoon Theater Dec. 5th. The HalfMoon Theater invited Assemblymember Barrett to thank you her for her contributions to the growth of the company.

Congratulations to the students of Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Poughkeepsie for taking a stand against distracted driving! State Farm awarded the school $25,000 for their efforts in spreading awareness about this very important issue. Well deserved.

Assemblymember Didi Barrett speaks at an Assembly hearing on how the state promotes New York farm products.

“The boom in local farming, artisanal cheese making, breweries, wineries, distilleries and other value added products has been one of the real success stories in the Hudson Valley in recent years. It is important that we continue to support programs like ‘Pride of New York’ that not only promote New York as the agriculture state that it is but also support these important local businesses which make up a critical piece of our economy.”

Assemblymember Didi Barrett speaks at an Assembly Hearing on Common Core Standards.

Assemblymember Didi Barrett speaks at a holiday benefit for the HalfMoon Theater Dec. 5th. The HalfMoon Theater invited Assemblymember Barrett to thank you her for her contributions to the growth of the company.

Assemblymember Didi Barrett participates in the Walk to Defeat ALS hosted by the ALS Association of Greater NY. Over $150,000 for ALS patients was raised at this event which took place on the Walkway over the Hudson.

Assemblymember Didi Barrett speaks at a press conference at Sprout Creek Farm regarding Cornell University’s federal agricultural grant application that would assist small dairy farms who want to produce cheese. This grant would allow Cornell to expand training efforts and provide production assistance to cheese farms.

Assemblymember Didi Barrett dropped by to read to 3rd and 4th grade students at Montgomery C. Smith Intermediate School in Hudson as part of the “Hudson Reads” mentorship program. The Hudson Reads program was created to promote children’s literacy and a love of learning through paired reading experiences with caring individuals from the community. The month of October is Anti-Bullying Awareness Month and the book centered on this issue. Afterward, the students and Assemblymember Barrett had a discussion on what bullying is and how to stand up against it.

Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D- Mid-Hudson) welcomes young-adults from Operation Unite’s Youth in Action Program. Operation Unite New York is a non-profit organization that provides educational, social, cultural, performing and visual arts and recreational programs for youth and community members in Columbia County and neighboring communities.

Congratulations to Duncan Calhoun and Russ Gibson on the grand opening of their stunning new boutique hotel The Barlow, in beautiful downtown Hudson!

Barrett saying hello to Joyce McDonald and Arlene Brown from Columbia County during the New York State Senior Citizens Day Celebration in the Hart Lounge in Albany.

Barrett speaking at the grand opening of the Mid Hudson Addiction Recovery Center women's facility in the Town of Poughkeepsie.

Barrett with Commissioner Arlene Gonzalez-Sanchez of the NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.

Barrett saying hello to Theodore and Delores Plass of Hyde Park during the New York State Senior Citizens Day Celebration at the Hart Lounge in Albany.

Barrett thanking Joan Davidson at the "Nope not yet Shad party" hosted by the Hudson River Foundation, Furthermore and the Davidson Family along with Senator Terry Gipson and Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro.

Barrett standing with clean up volunteers at Copake Falls in Taconic State Park during “I love My Park Day".

Barrett touring the Abilities First School in Poughkeepsie standing with Acting Executive Director Scott Mehlberg, School Director Bob Kelleher and Board President Jeanine Agnolet.

Barrett touring the R.E.A.L. Skills Network at the Family Partnership Center in Poughkeepsie.

Barrett talking to Jeff Baker, owner of Hillrock Estate Distillery in Ancram, during one of the stops in her ‘Where the Jobs Are’ Tour.

Barrett touring the Central Hudson Gas and Electric call center at their headquarters in Poughkeepsie with President James Laurito during one of her recent stops along the ‘Where the Jobs Are’ Tour.