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Author Archives: Diner Dialogues
Libraries Matter!
I was honored this year to be appointed Chair of the Assembly Standing Committee on Libraries and Education Technology. As a lifelong library fan, I have particularly delighted in working with the l6 local libraries in my 106th Assembly District–all … Continue reading
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Our Veterans: From Pearl Harbor to the Hudson Valley
As we gather on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month to honor our nation’s veterans, I feel privileged to share a very special experience I had when colleagues and I from the Veterans Affairs Committees … Continue reading
New Yorkers not ATMs for Utilities
This op-ed is based upon the public comments we delivered to the PSC regarding Central Hudson’s proposed rate hike. I am honored to represent nine towns in Dutchess County in the state Assembly that are covered by Central Hudson’s gas … Continue reading
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Urging Gov. Cuomo to Protect our Hudson River
The following remarks are from our press conference with Sen. Sue Serino, Scenic Hudson and Riverkeeper to urge Governor Cuomo to sign A6825a/S5197b. Good morning and thank you to everyone who has joined in this concerted effort to fight for … Continue reading
Our 2017 Women’s History in the Hudson Valley Booklet
This year, 2017, marks the 100th anniversary of New York State signing woman’s suffrage into law. New York’s legislation became law three years before the U.S. passed the 19th Amendment– which ensured the right to vote for women across the … Continue reading
Being Fair to all Direct and Home Care Workers
Over the last few years – and increasingly since the #befair2directcare movement kicked off on social media – my office has been at the forefront of advocating for our region’s direct care and home health providers. These are the people … Continue reading
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