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Governor signs Lupardo bill to protect Centers of Excellence

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced today that Governor Cuomo has signed in to law (Ch. 162 of 2011) a bill she authored to protect the Centers of Excellence Program. The bill (A.6320-C/S.5223-B) passed unanimously in the state Senate and Assembly … Continue reading

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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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Lupardo bill would protect BU Center of Excellence

Legislation authored by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) to protect Binghamton University’s Center of Excellence is one step away from becoming law. The bill (A.6320-C/S.5223-B) passed unanimously in the state Senate and Assembly before the end of the legislative session and … Continue reading

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Lupardo to speak at The New York Academy of Sciences

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell), Chair of the Legislative Commission on Science and Technology, has been asked to speak at The New York Academy of Sciences tomorrow. The reception, entitled “Celebrating Research and Innovation in New York State,” will be honoring … Continue reading

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Sales tax break on clothing purchases returns on Friday

Tomorrow, shoppers in Brome County and across New York will start saving 4% on many of their clothing purchases – no coupons necessary. Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) announced today that the state is repealing its portion of the sales tax … Continue reading

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