Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo

After being side-tracked by a gubernatorial veto last year, a proposal to tighten regulations and safety inspections for parking garages in New York State is taking a step forward.

New York State Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo of Endwell is the new chair of the Assembly Committee on Aging.

Some local leaders are calling on New York State to act on climate change.

Increased parking garage inspections are vetoed by Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Disappointment is the general reaction to word of over a half dozen New York State officials, including a former top aide to Governor Andrew Cuomo being accused of bribery, bid-rigging and other crimes.

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo has delivered the necessary petitions to the Board of Elections, officially launching her campaign for reelection to a seventh term.

The BC Human Society is getting closer to its $1.2 million goal for construction of a new, larger, much needed shelter.

Legislation is approved that clears the way for the Industrial Hemp industry in New York.

The Southern Tier’s representative to the New York State Assembly is offering her views on the future benefits of cultivating hemp in New York State.