“Like so many I am disturbed by the recent indictments of several state legislators. Unfortunately, it only takes a few bad apples who have been using their office for personal gain to bring disgrace to the entire legislature. There must be a zero tolerance...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) is pushing for the removal of the proposed extension of the utility tax surcharge from the 2013-14 budget, to provide real cost relief for New York’s rate paying businesses and consumers. The 18-a surcharge, which has...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe announced that this year’s 2013-14 Assembly budget proposal restores vital funding to agriculture programs (E.182). “Our community is home to many farmers and a significant amount of agribusiness, it is imperative that...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that the Assembly passed their 2013-14 state budget proposal that would provides $110 million to SUNY hospitals, including Upstate Medical University, for an increase in support of $50 million. Earlier this...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that the Assembly’s 2013-14 state budget proposal includes an $834 million increase in school aid and an increase of $334 million above the executive budget proposal (K.182). “As a father with a daughter...

As you may know, March is Women’s History Month, a time when the contributions of women around the world, both past and present, are recognized. Many of the women and events that have shaped women’s history came from, or occurred in, Central New York....

March is Women’s History Month, and Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that this year he will be hosting his first annual “Women of Distinction” awards ceremony in celebration of remarkable local women. He is currently accepting nominations...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-North Syracuse) announced that he will be serving on the following Assembly Standing Committees for the 2013 legislative session: Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-North Syracuse) announced that he will be serving on the following Assembly...

In a push to boost economic growth in Central New York, Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) has sponsored legislation that would assist in creating partnerships between the private sector and the state’s academic research institutions to commercialize...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-North Syracuse) will host a series of town hall meetings on the governor’s proposed 2013-2014 state budget. These meetings will be held through out the month of February to allow local residents to have the opportunity to comment...

“Today the governor presented his budget proposal for the 2013-14 fiscal year. The framework outlined in this proposal provides Central New York and our state with a fiscally responsible, balanced budget while helping to meet the needs of our hardworking...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced his support for Governor Cuomo’s proposed Taste-NY initiative, a comprehensive plan that would include creating duty-free “Taste-NY” stores across the state to promote New York-grown and produced products....

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced he is sponsoring a bill to bring early voting to New York State (A.689). The proposed law would allow New York State to join the 32 other states across the country, along with the District of Columbia, that permit...

“The governor has outlined another ambitious agenda to create more opportunities for our families and to move our state’s and Central New York families’ momentum forward. I am looking forward to working with him and my colleagues in government to...

Assemblymember Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that he is sponsoring a measure that would prohibit withdrawing of public assistance benefits funds at Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) located in casinos, liquor stores or adult entertainment facilities (A.2386),...