Lupardo to lead Legislative Commission on Science & Technology
Feb 16, 2011
Vestal, NY – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced today that Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has appointed her to a leadership position in the Assembly. Lupardo will Chair the Legislative Commission on Science and Technology. She also announced...
Lupardo to lead Legislative Commission on Science & Technology
Feb 16, 2011
Vestal – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced today that Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has appointed her to a leadership position in the Assembly. Lupardo will Chair the Legislative Commission on Science and Technology. She also announced...
Statement on Governor Cuomo’s Budget Proposal
Feb 1, 2011
I appreciate Governor Cuomo’s blunt assessment of our state’s finances; we spend more than we make. It’s unsustainable and puts our economy at a competitive disadvantage. We have difficult decisions ahead of us, but it’s important we do what’s...
Lupardo Statement on the State of SUNY Address Today
Jan 19, 2011
At a time when SUNY is viewed as an important economic driver in communities, especially in Upstate, we need to ensure that they have the necessary resources. Through teamwork, innovative approaches to funding and shared services, Chancellor Zimpher believes...
Statement on the governor’s State of the State address
Jan 5, 2011
The no-nonsense, results-orientated approach Governor Cuomo took in his State of the State address today is just what we need to tackle the serious problems our state faces. I was especially pleased to see him focus on Medicaid reform and mandate relief....
Statement on appointment of new DEC commissioner
Jan 4, 2011
Today, Governor Cuomo announced his selection of Joseph Martens for Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Among Mr. Marten’s duties will be overseeing the Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (SGEIS) for...
Lupardo Statement on Governor Paterson’s Veto and Executive Order on Hydraulic Fracturing
Dec 11, 2010
I support the actions that Governor David Paterson took today. I voted against the moratorium bill (S.8129-B/A.11443-B) for the very reasons that he vetoed it: the May 15th moratorium deadline was pointless given the current pace of the DEC's review...
Lupardo Statement On Drilling Moratorium Bill Passing
Nov 30, 2010
I did not support the moratorium bill the Assembly passed last night because it is has unintended consequences and does not address the concerns that most New Yorkers have about high-volume hydraulic fracturing. It simply places a moratorium with an arbitrary...
Lupardo and Food Bank of the Southern Tier promote venison donation program
Oct 14, 2010
Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) is partnering with the Food Bank of the Southern Tier to raise awareness of the venison donation program in New York State. She was joined by Natasha Thompson, President and CEO of the Food Bank of the Southern...
Construction begins on Center for Excellence at BU
Oct 13, 2010
Binghamton University broke ground today on a new building for their Center of Excellence. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) and state Senator Thomas Libous (R-Binghamton) secured $30 million in state funding for the project. The project will provide...
Lupardo and Libous receive “Partners in Quality” award
Oct 10, 2010
In recognition of their cooperative efforts on behalf of seniors – locally and statewide – Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) and Senator Tom Libous (R-Binghamton) each received the “Partners in Quality” award from the New York Association...
New law authored by Lupardo improves air quality by reducing diesel emissions from truck idling
Sep 29, 2010
Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced that Governor David Paterson has signed legislation (A.8300-A) she authored to help improve air quality by reducing diesel emissions from truck idling. She was joined by representatives of Willow Run Foods...
Statement Regarding the Reinstatement of Clothing Sales Tax
Sep 28, 2010
Effective October 1, the state’s 4 percent sales tax exemption on clothing and footwear under $110 will be temporarily suspended for 6 months. On April 1, 2011, the exemption will be phased back in for on clothing and footwear under $55 for 1 year....
Lupardo announces new law to help curb bullying in schools
Sep 9, 2010
New York now joins 43 other states with anti-bullying laws, with Governor Paterson’s signing of the Dignity for All Students Act. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) was one of the sponsors of the bill that aims to help protect students from harassment,...
Lupardo & Brodsky Criticize “Price Fixing Scheme” For Wholesale Electricity Rates
Sep 3, 2010
Today, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) was joined by Assemblyman Richard Brodsky (D-Westchester) at a press conference in Binghamton to discuss the impact of a “price-fixing scheme” run by the New York Independent Systems Operator (ISO) on...
Lupardo, SHARE & American Cancer Society recognize September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Sep 1, 2010
Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) was joined today by Diana Cahill, Regional Vice President for the Southern New York Region Eastern Division of the American Cancer Society, and Cheryl Kurosky from Self Help for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer...
YWCA of Binghamton and Broome County receives 2009 Residence of the Year
Aug 24, 2010
Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) will present the YWCA with a New York State Resolution honoring them for receiving the 2009 Residence of the Year from the Supportive Housing Network of New York.
This award is for organizations within the State...
First-Ever Environmental Facilities and Cancer Map Now On-line
Aug 18, 2010
Binghamton – Senator Tom Libous and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo announced today a new website that will show its visitors locations of certain types of cancer incidences as well as the location of environmental restoration sites, voluntary cleanup sites,...
Statement on EPA hearing moving from BU to Syracuse
Aug 9, 2010
I am disappointed that Binghamton University and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) were not able to work out a suitable arrangement for the hearing. With it now being moved to Syracuse, this will be a major inconvenience for my constituents who...
Italian-American State Legislators Select Local Student Winner of 2010 Academic Scholarship
Jul 7, 2010
Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell), a member of the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators, announced today that a local student has won one of two state-wide academic scholarships awarded annually by the conference. The student,...