Press Releases

Assemblyman Stirpe Gets $4 Million for Hancock Airpark Development

In an effort to stimulate Central New York’s economy, Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that he has secured $4 million for development at Hancock Airpark, a light industrial and office park located in Cicero. Through Assemblyman Stirpe’s...

Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Stirpe Sponsored into Law to Curb Texting While Driving

Assemblyman Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that today the Governor signed into law a bill to improve highway safety by increasing penalties on young and new drivers who text while driving – because inattention and inexperience is a deadly combination (A.7739). “Even...

Assemblyman Stirpe Encourages Children of All Ages to Continue Reading with Annual Summer Reading Challenge

Assemblyman Stirpe (D- Cicero) wants to remind students and parents that the Assembly’s annual Summer Reading Challenge is here again. Every year, the Assembly partners with local schools and libraries to encourage children to continue reading during...

Assemblyman Stirpe: START- UP NY Will Help Boost CNY Economy and Create Local Jobs

“Creating tax-free zones on the unutilized land and buildings surrounding our local SUNY campuses is a great way to spur economic development opportunities. In Central New York we have three great SUNY campuses, and these institutions along with this...

Assemblyman Stirpe Casts Vote for Women’s Equality Act

“Today, I voted for a law which levels the legal playing field for the mothers, daughters, and sisters of New York. This law will end sexual discrimination in the workplace, which gives our mothers and daughters more opportunities for promotion and...

Assemblyman Stirpe’s Bill Allows Expansion of Syracuse Chargers Rowing Club

A bill authored by Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) that would allow the Syracuse Chargers Rowing Club to lease over 2 acres of waterfront park land on Onondaga Lake from Onondaga County, has passed both the Assembly and Senate (A.7743). “Many...

Assemblyman Stirpe Passes Legislation to Train CNY’s Workforce, Fill Current Job Openings

A bill introduced by Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) that would provide state funding to educational institutions, not-for-profits, industry public-private partnerships and individuals for the training and certification needed to enter the field of advanced...

Assemblyman Stirpe: Governor’s Public Trust Act is a Step Towards Real Ethics Reform in our State Government

“Governor Cuomo’s Public Trust Act is a comprehensive approach that will begin to restore the public’s trust in our state government. This proposal will help clean up Albany by expanding penalties against corrupt public officials. This Act has unanimous...

Assemblyman Stirpe Votes to Pass Legislation to Help New Yorkers with Disabilities

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced he helped pass a package of bills aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities living in New York State, including veterans. Of the package, two main bills resonated of particular...

Assemblyman Stirpe Introduces Legislation to Train CNY’s Workforce, Fill Current Job Openings

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) introduced a bill that would provide state funding to educational institutions such as OCC, not-for-profits, industry public-private partnerships and individuals for the training and certification needed to enter the field...

Juvenile Records Legislation Letter

To the Editor: The David Renz case clearly demonstrates the need to strengthen our laws so a brutal act like this can be prevented from happening again. As we are all aware systematic failures in our justice system were exposed following the heinous...

Assemblyman Stirpe Supports Tax Incentive Plan to Boost CNY Economy

“Creating a tax-free zone surrounding SUNY campuses such as Upstate Medical University and Onondaga Community College will spur economic development opportunities here in Central New York. Fostering public private partnerships make our region more...

Assemblyman Stirpe: Lopez Has to Go Now

“Vito Lopez has violated the public’s trust and the right to hold public office. His attempt to delay his resignation till the end of session is simply unacceptable. If he does not resign immediately I will support the effort to expel him from the...

Assemblyman Stirpe Urges Lopez to Resign

“The recent release by the Joint Committee on Public Ethics of the sexual harassment scandal involving Vito Lopez is very disturbing. As the father of a young daughter, I am disgusted with his behavior. He has forfeited the public’s trust and the...

Assemblyman Stirpe Helps Bring ‘Early Voting’ to New York

Assemblyman Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that he helped pass legislation that would strengthen the state’s electoral process by instituting early voting in all general, primary and special elections in New York (A.689-A). If made law, New York would...

Assemblyman Stirpe Helps Pass Legislation to Curb Domestic Violence

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that in recognition of National Crime Victim’s Rights Week the Assembly took up several measures to further protect and assist victims of domestic violence. National Crime Victims’ Rights Week runs April...

Assemblyman Stirpe Votes to Bring Pay Equity to New York

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-Cicero) announced that he helped pass an equal pay legislative package, including two bills that he sponsored that would end wage discrimination in New York State (A.1729, A.753). “It’s simply unfair to pay women less...

Assemblyman Al Stirpe to Hold Town Hall Meetings on the 2013-14 State Budget

Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-North Syracuse) will host a series of town hall meetings on the 2013-2014 state budget. These meetings will be held throughout the months of April and May to allow local residents to have the opportunity to comment and obtain...

Assemblyman Stirpe: Violating the Public’s Trust Cannot Be Tolerated

“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 Stirpe Votes to Increase State Aid to Schools