Tag Archives: New York State Assembly

Working to Lick Lyme and Other Tick-borne Diseases

Posted on July 13, 2014 by

Legislation Waits to be Signed Critical legislation that recently passed both houses of  the New York State Legislature to protect people struggling with chronic Lyme and the doctors that treat them (A.7558-A/S.7854) is an important step in the multi-faceted battle against … Continue reading →

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Marking Two Years of Advocating for the Hudson Valley

Posted on April 16, 2014 by

Two years ago April 17, when I was first sworn in as a member of the New York State Assembly,  I promised my constituents that I would work full-time for them as their state legislator, that I would be their … Continue reading →

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One Woman’s Agenda

Posted on June 5, 2013 by

I am often asked in the one year since I was elected to the New York state Assembly: “How is it in Albany? Is it what you expected?” My honest answer is that I truly had no expectation of what … Continue reading →

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Celebrating New York Women

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

Women’s History Month, celebrated each March, is a time to remember the women who helped shape our nation’s history and to shine a spotlight on those women who continue that progress today. In the best of all possible worlds, women’s … Continue reading →

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Bullish on the Hudson Valley. Bullish on New York.

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

The new year has kicked off in extraordinary fashion, beginning with our district swearing-in — with 200 friends and supporters — as Member of the New York State Assembly representing the new 106th AD. Held at the historic  Franklin D. Roosevelt … Continue reading →

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Victory in New York’s 106th AD!

Posted on November 8, 2012 by

 Tuesday was, quite simply, a great night — for our country, for the Hudson Valley and for our campaign to win a full term in the New York State Assembly. Our victory was truly a team effort and I am … Continue reading →

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Candidate for the New York State Assembly

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

Dear Reader, This week I was nominated by the Democratic and Working Families Parties to be their candidate in a special election for the 103rd Assembly District seat vacated when Marc Molinaro was elected Dutchess County Executive in November. The election, … Continue reading →

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