Assemblymember Anna Kelles Defends Tompkins County Sheriff Amid Renewed Federal Attacks
Jun 14, 2025
Ithaca, NY – In response to continued federal attacks on Tompkins County law enforcement, Assemblymember Anna Kelles issued the following statement in strong support of Sheriff Derek Osborne and the rule of law: “Earlier this week, Congressman Jim...
Assemblymember Kelles Opposes Budget Language Undermining Educational Oversight and Equity in New York State
May 10, 2025
Ithaca, NY – Today, Assemblymember Anna Kelles issued a formal statement expressing strong opposition to a provision in this year’s state budget that undermines the authority of the New York State Department of Education to ensure that all children...
Assemblymember Kelles Responds to ICE Activity in Tompkins County and the Insinuation that Local Resources Must be Used to Implement the Immigration Agenda of the Federal Government
Jan 31, 2025
Ithaca, NY – Today Assembly Member Anna Kelles responded to the fact that in the last few days local law enforcement and elected officials have been the subject of unfounded claims by the federal administration of acting against the law. The Ithaca...
NYS Assemblymember Anna Kelles’ Statement on the Tragic Death of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility
Dec 31, 2024
The recently released body camera footage showing the horrific and deadly beating of Robert Brooks while in handcuffs in the Marcy Correctional Facility’s infirmary shows a clear and unacceptable abuse of power that resulted in a senseless loss of life...
Assemblymember Kelles, Speaker Heastie Celebrate over $1.4 Million In-District Funding
Oct 11, 2024
Ithaca, NY –Assemblymember Anna Kelles and New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, toured the 125th district today, celebrating with a ribbon cutting, the new farm infrastructure at the Learning Farm and announcing $750,000 in funding for the...
Assemblymember Kelles Celebrates $66,900 in Funding for Local Libraries
Sep 19, 2024
Groton, NY – Assemblymember Anna Kelles visited the Groton Public Library today to celebrate an allocation of $66,900 from her office to the Finger Lakes Library System, which will directly benefit eight local libraries: Cortland Free Library: $10,800...
Assemblymember Kelles Announces Funding for Lifelong
Aug 20, 2024
ITHACA, NY – Today, Assemblymember Anna Kelles announced a $150,000 grant from her office for Lifelong, a vibrant community center for adults 50 and over, serving Tompkins County since 1952. These funds will allow Lifelong to continue its support of...
Senator Webb and Assemblywoman Kelles Statement on Labor Negotiations at Cornell
Aug 16, 2024
Ithaca, NY – Today, Senator Lea Webb and Assemblywoman Anna Kelles issued a statement addressing the ongoing labor negotiations between workers at Cornell represented by United Auto Workers and Cornell University. Said Senator Lea Webb and Assemblymember...
Assemblymember Kelles Announces Funding for Khuba International
Aug 14, 2024
Ithaca, NY – Assemblymember Anna Kelles and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today announced a $650,000 grant to Khuba International, a nonprofit organization that uplifts families and farmers who have been historically and systematically disadvantaged...
Assemblymember Kelles Announces Funding for Child Care in Tompkins County
Jul 31, 2024
Ithaca, NY – Assemblymember Anna Kelles today announced $4.3 million in grants to expand access to affordable quality childcare and to provide support and training for childcare providers in Tompkins County. This funding highlights her commitment to...
