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Binghamton City Councilwoman Sophia Resciniti and Robin Alpaugh are looking to unseat nine-term incumbent Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-123).

"I'm certain that we would be open to it if that's their decision."

"We should be both expeditious and thorough. The state deserves that. The people of New York deserve that."

"Any charges or implications that somehow this is being slow walked, I can categorically deny that."

"Even if the court ends up dismissing the violation, that one day or few days that you spend in jail are enough to lose your job."

Nick Langworthy spoke in Binghamton on Wednesday

Legislative Democrats’ qualms don’t stop at the social equity funding, there are additional concerns as well with the taxation structure, criminal penalties and oversight of the Governor’s proposed Office of Cannabis Management.

"We need to be ready, and this project is going to be an important tool that we have to address this crisis.”

“After doing months of homework, and consulting with industry experts, I am convinced that a more detailed environmental review is needed by the DEC, especially now that the project permit is on hold,” Lupardo said.

“We really are asking our farmers to be patient as we try to work this out with the federal government.”