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NYC Big Soda Law Goes Won't Take Effect Tuesday

Bob Joseph — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:47:28 +0000

Tuesday was supposed to be the day: New York City was ready to implement its restrictions on the sale of large sugar-sweetened drinks. But a State Supreme Court justice invalidated the law Monday afternoon, several hours before it was to go into effect

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Lupardo Concerned About School District Finances

Bob Joseph — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:29:22 +0000

The financial situation facing many New York state school districts is worsening and officials are publicly worrying about what might happen if districts can't pay their bills.

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo says she meets regularly with local school officials

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Lupardo Seeks Clarification From Comptroller On School Insolvency

Sean Holbert — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:13:01 +0000

New York State Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo sent a letter to Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli yesterday asking him to clarify what it means in practical terms if a school district experiences fiscal insolvency

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Lupardo: Gun Control Plan Should Have Had Public Input

Bob Joseph — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:03:55 +0000

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo says the gun control measures approved by the legislature would have been better if New Yorkers had been able to offer their ideas about what should be done to address gun violence

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Lupardo: Southern Tier Will Benefit From Economic Development Aid

Bob Joseph — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:49:35 +0000

The Southern Tier will receive $91 million in economic development assistance from New York State.

Governor Cuomo announced a second round of regional economic development grants this morning.

The money for the Southern Tier is to be used to fund 62 proposed projects

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Lupardo, Lewis Disagree on Adding Casinos

Bob Joseph — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:15:28 +0000

Two Southern Tier state Assembly candidates differ on whether casino gambling should be expanded in New York.

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, an Endwell Democrat, and Broome County legislator Julie Lewis, a Vestal Republican, discussed the issue Tuesday during a debate on WNBF Radio's Binghamton Now program.

The state le

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Assembly Debate on Binghamton Now

Bob Joseph — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:58:35 +0000

New York State Assembly candidates Donna Lupardo and Julie Lewis will discuss the issues facing Southern Tier residents on WNBF Radio's Binghamton Now program.

Democrat Lupardo is the incumbent; she's being challenged by the Republican Lewis.

They've agre

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