Ithaca, NY – Assemblymember Anna R. Kelles (D–Ithaca) today issued the following statement in strong defense of New York Attorney General Letitia James following her indictment by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia:...

Albany, NY – Senator Liz Krueger and Assemblymember Anna Kelles today announced new legislation to impose an excise tax on proof-of-work cryptocurrency mining facilities that consume massive amounts of energy at the expense of New Yorkers. The bill...

Ithaca, NY – Assemblymember Anna Kelles is calling on Governor Kathy Hochul and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to once again reject the proposed $1.4 billion Williams Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) pipeline that, after the Governor’s...

Ithaca, NY – The Office of Assemblymember Anna Kelles helped secure a $15,000 grant in taxpayer dollars back into the district to support Paddle-N-More’s program Love Your Lake Stewart Park Community Paddle Summer Series. While Paddle-N-More has completed...

Albany, NY – In a long-awaited action that advances public safety, the New York State Legislature has unanimously passed A1029-B Kelles/S3967-B Sepulveda. The Assembly passed the bill with bipartisan support on June 17th. The Senate passed the bill...

Ithaca, NY – In response to continued federal attacks on Tompkins County law enforcement, Assemblymember Anna Kelles issued the following statement in strong support of Sheriff Derek Osborne and the rule of law: “Earlier this week, Congressman Jim...

Ithaca, NY – Today, Assemblymember Anna Kelles issued a formal statement expressing strong opposition to a provision in this year’s state budget that undermines the authority of the New York State Department of Education to ensure that all children...

Ithaca, NY – Today Assembly Member Anna Kelles responded to the fact that in the last few days local law enforcement and elected officials have been the subject of unfounded claims by the federal administration of acting against the law. The Ithaca...

The recently released body camera footage showing the horrific and deadly beating of Robert Brooks while in handcuffs in the Marcy Correctional Facility’s infirmary shows a clear and unacceptable abuse of power that resulted in a senseless loss of life...

Ithaca, NY –Assemblymember Anna Kelles and New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, toured the 125th district today, celebrating with a ribbon cutting, the new farm infrastructure at the Learning Farm and announcing $750,000 in funding for the...

Groton, NY – Assemblymember Anna Kelles visited the Groton Public Library today to celebrate an allocation of $66,900 from her office to the Finger Lakes Library System, which will directly benefit eight local libraries: Cortland Free Library: $10,800...

ITHACA, NY – Today, Assemblymember Anna Kelles announced a $150,000 grant from her office for Lifelong, a vibrant community center for adults 50 and over, serving Tompkins County since 1952. These funds will allow Lifelong to continue its support of...

Ithaca, NY – Today, Senator Lea Webb and Assemblywoman Anna Kelles issued a statement addressing the ongoing labor negotiations between workers at Cornell represented by United Auto Workers and Cornell University. Said Senator Lea Webb and Assemblymember...

Ithaca, NY – Assemblymember Anna Kelles and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today announced a $650,000 grant to Khuba International, a nonprofit organization that uplifts families and farmers who have been historically and systematically disadvantaged...

Ithaca, NY – Assemblymember Anna Kelles today announced $4.3 million in grants to expand access to affordable quality childcare and to provide support and training for childcare providers in Tompkins County. This funding highlights her commitment to...

Ithaca, NY – Earlier today, Assemblymember Kelles joined other local leaders in celebrating the official opening of the new, expanded and accessible splash pad at Stewart Park. Assemblymember Kelles secured a total of $500,000 in capital funds for the...

I was disturbed to listen to the racist voice messages and death threats to our school board president Sean Eversley Bradwell and Superintendent Luvelle Brown that were summarized in this recent Ithaca Voice article. I condemn these actions and stand...

Albany, NY – Assemblymember Anna Kelles, along with members of the NY Renews coalition, introduced at a press conference Assembly Bill A8469 (Senate Bill S9228), which would establish an economy-wide cap and invest program to support greenhouse gas...