Press Releases

DiPietro Hopes Gov. Hochul Brings Western New York Interests to Governor’s Office

“It is a huge sigh of relief that the people of New York will no longer have to live under the reign of terror from Andrew Cuomo. I hope that Gov. Hochul can clean up the scandal and corruption that has tarnished the last three administrations to occupy...

DiPietro Energized by Cuomo’s Resignation Announcement, Will Continue Fighting for Accountability

“For the first time since becoming governor, Andrew Cuomo has finally done something in the best interest of the people of New York. After years of corruption, cover-ups, using his office to stuff his pockets with millions of dollars and, finally, the...

DiPietro Comments on End of 2021 Legislative Session

“In typical Majority fashion, the 2021 Legislative Session was filled with radical socialist policies, scandals and cover-ups. Instead of addressing the economic catastrophe created by their nonsensical COVID policies and helping New Yorkers get back...

DiPietro Calls On Legislature to Revoke Emergency Order, Restore New Yorkers’ Rights

“Today the Minority Conferences in the State Assembly and Senate held a press conference calling for an end to the ongoing statewide emergency declaration. It is past time to remove the state of emergency for New York state. COVID-19 hospitalizations...

Our Individual Liberties Are Under Attack; It’s Time for a Vaccination Bill of Rights

Recent times have reminded us just how power-thirsty government really is. They closed businesses, schools and churches, placed the state on house arrest, and demanded the people comply with every mandate and order blindly and without consideration. It...

DiPietro Heartened By Removal Of Bars And Restaurant Restrictions

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I- East Aurora) was heartened to hear the state Legislature would be voting today to remove several of the longstanding restrictions on New York's bars and restaurants. Today, both the state Legislature and governor took...

DiPietro Outraged by Assembly Majority Blocking Bill to Give Elderly Veterans Economic Relief

“Yesterday, the Assembly Majority blocked a bill in the Ways and Means Committee that would have given tax cuts to veterans above the age of 85. “This is an outrage. The same radical socialist wing of the Majority party that included $2.1 billion...

DiPietro Criticizes Extension of Curfews and Restrictions on Bars and Restaurants

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C,I- East Aurora) joined in support this morning of the Assembly Minority Conference’s virtual press conference with restaurant and bar owners to draw attention to their ongoing struggles caused by Gov. Cuomo’s executive...

DiPietro: Assembly Majority Budget Proposal Is Blatant Power Grab

“Yesterday, we voted on the Assembly Majority proposal for the state budget, which is nothing less than a power grab from the radical, socialist wing of the Majority party looking to further expand the government’s destruction of our economy. “They...

DiPietro Recognizes Scott Meidenbauer for His Service to the Community

Assemblyman Dave DiPietro (R,C,I- East Aurora) recently presented lifetime Wyoming County resident Scott Meidenbauer with a proclamation from the state of New York for his more than 50 years of service and dedication to his community. “Scott is among...

DiPietro: Assembly Minority Introduces Impeachment Resolution

“Today, the Assembly Minority held a press conference in the state Capitol to announce our introduction of an impeachment resolution for Gov. Cuomo. It is clear that the governor is unfit to continue representing the people of New York. If he refuses...

DiPietro: Majority Bill Revoking Executive Power Is a Farce

“Today the Assembly Majority called a special session to pass what they claim are measures to revoke Gov. Cuomo’s executive power. Their characterization is an absolute lie. “They want you to believe they are working across the aisle to hold Gov....

DiPietro Introduces Legislation to Help Students Get Back to the Classroom

Assemblyman Dave DiPietro (R,C,I- East Aurora) held a press conference today to announce legislation he is introducing to guarantee the state Legislature the right to terminate, modify or amend any executive order or specific provision or directive of...

DiPietro: Canceled Session Is Assembly Majority Dodging Responsibility

“Just before legislative session was to start yesterday, the Majority decided to cancel it. Among things we were supposed to address today were bipartisan nursing home reforms and the removal of the governor’s emergency powers. Majority leadership...

DiPietro: Investigate and Remove Gov. Cuomo Before Another Tragedy Occurs

 “We found out last night that the top aide to Gov. Cuomo admitted to Majority leaders that the state administration deliberately hid COVID-19 data from nursing homes to avoid federal investigation. More and more evidence comes out with each passing...

DiPietro Encourages Majority Legislators to Sign Petition to Subpoena Dr. Zucker

Today, Assemblyman Dave DiPietro (R,C,I- East Aurora) joined Minority members of the Assembly Oversight, Analysis and Investigation Committee, Joseph Angelino (R,C,I-Norwich) and Michael Montesano (R,C,I,LBT- Glen Head), to urge their Majority counterparts...

It’s Time to Remove Gov. Cuomo’s Executive Power: Something We Can All Get Behind

Recent weeks have shown us the dangers of unfettered executive power. The report issued by New York Attorney General Letitia James last week clearly exhibits a misinformation campaign and abuse of power for political gain. People from all walks of life...

DiPietro: Gov. Cuomo Lied and Thousands Died

“Yesterday we finally get a glimpse of the real data regarding the outbreak of COVID-19 in nursing homes and care facilities following Gov. Cuomo’s insane policy that caused it. It is clear in this report that the governor and his administration not...

DiPietro: Executive Budget Shows Hypocrisy and Lack of Responsibility

“Gov. Cuomo presented his executive plan for the state’s budget yesterday and, unsurprisingly, it was a massive waste of everyone’s time. For those who missed it, he got up in front of the cameras like he does and repeated all the nonsensical proposals...

Give Local Businesses A Fighting Chance

“We’ve sacrificed and done what was asked of us by King Cuomo during COVID-19. We’ve dealt with masks, moving phase requirements, lack of direction, loss of contact with friends, family, and loved ones. You can go to Walmart and Wegman’s...