A freshman against the Albany status quo BY RAQUEL OKYAY Hudson Valley assemblyman remembers 9-11, says no to war in Syria, and calls for leadership changes in the state’s legislature. “The 9-11 anniversary is a big deal especially here in New York,” said State Assemblyman Kieran Michael Lalor (R. – Fishkill). Similar to the way […]
Statement on Gov. Cuomo’s Tax-Free Zone Defense Op-ed from Assemblyman Kieran Michael Lalor (R,C,I – Fishkill) “Opposition to Governor Cuomo’s tax free zone gimmick is growing every day. The governor keeps telling us it’s ‘big and bold’, but it leaves most New Yorkers out in the cold. A few politically-connected companies with lobbyists will see […]
Assemblyman Lalor and Senator Gipson announce bipartisan term limits bill In a bipartisan effort to end corruption in Albany, State Senator Terry Gipson (D-Rhinebeck) and Assemblyman Kieran Lalor (R,C,I-Fishkill) this week joined in front of the Wappinger Town Hall to introduce joint legislation that creates term limits in both the New York State Senate and […]
Lawmakers including Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, Governor Andrew Cuomo and Senator David Carlucci are pushing for public financing of campaigns in New York State. Opponents of the plan like Assemblyman Kieran Michael Lalor call it “welfare for politicians.” This week Lalor blasted Silver’s bill, releasing the following statement. Statement on taxpayer-financed political campaigns from Assemblyman […]
Statement on Assembly Pay Equity Bills from Assemblyman Kieran Michael Lalor (R,C,I – Fishkill) “New York already legally requires equal pay for equal work. Paying women less than men for the same job is illegal right now. No one is opposing equal pay. But this isn’t about pay equality, it’s about delivering a payday to […]