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Candidate for the New York State Assembly
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...
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On the Campaign Trail
The first weeks of our March 20th Special Election campaign for the 103rd New York Assembly District have gotten off to a terrific start. It has been wonderful to reconnect with friends and supporters...
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Senior Moments
“One of the many things no one tells you about aging is that it’s such a nice change from being young.” Will Rogers It has been a privilege and a learning experience to be a member of the New York …...
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Bullish on the Hudson Valley. Bullish on New York.
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....
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State Funding and Local Jobs
Economic development and the creation of local jobs remain my key priorities and I want to be sure Hudson Valley and Capital Region businesses are aware of the timetable for the next round of state...
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Parsing Education Issues in New York State
In recent months, I have had the opportunity to talk with many members of our community — teachers, administrators, parents and students — about the state of education in New York State, particularly...
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Women’s History is Hudson Valley History
Women’s history has long been written on the leaves of diaries, penned across the pages of letters and scribbled on the backs of photographs.Their stories — even those of bravery or turmoil — tend to...
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The Economic Engines that Could
It’s no secret that I am bullish about our beautiful Hudson Valley and passionate about ensuring that the very things we love about our region — the family farms, rich history, cultural treasures and...
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Balancing Past and Future in Staatsburg
A friend recently commented about my Assembly District, saying “I know you have MANY communities!” and she is right. The Hudson Valley is rich with the sense of community, and that’s one of the things...
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Fighting for Health & Mental Health
As a mother, the health and well-being of my family is always a major concern. So, as the 2016 Legislative Session came to a close last week, I was especially gratified to shepherd, support and pass...
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