Category Archives: Statements

Statement on Regional Economic Development Council Award

I was a member of two of the council’s work plan groups, so I knew first-hand that we had a great plan. While not one of the major winners, our $49.4 million award, along with the flood relief package passed … Continue reading

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Lupardo statement on 3-way agreement for flood relief and middle class tax cut

Along with an historic middle class tax cut, $50 million in flood relief is welcome news for the Southern Tier. While details are still being worked out, this 3-way agreement will provide much needed assistance to taxpayers, businesses, farms, non-profit … Continue reading

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Statement on NYSUNY 2020 bill signing

The NYSUNY 2020 plan recognizes how important SUNY is to our state’s future. This is a great opportunity forBinghamtonUniversity, one of SUNY’s premier universities, to expand their academic success and cutting-edge research and development efforts. The new tuition plan will … Continue reading

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Statement on DiNapoli’s plan for drilling accidents

Given the level of concern about the environmental risks associated with drilling, I am glad Comptroller DiNapoli has proposed this legislation. It will provide a much needed sense of security by ensuring that the industry is held accountable.

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Statement on appointment to High-Volume Hydraulic Fracturing Advisory Panel

I have been asked to join a distinguished group of advocates on this important advisory panel. The Department of Environmental Conservation is moving toward establishing the strictest rules and regulations governing the extraction of natural gas in the country. Going … Continue reading

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