David DiPietro criticizes New York Democrats’ spending and prison management in March posts

State Rep. David DiPietro, District 147
State Rep. David DiPietro, District 147
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Assemblyman David DiPietro Criticizes New York Democratic Leadership in Series of Posts

Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C-East Aurora) published a series of posts on March 19, 2026, criticizing the policies and leadership of New York Democrats, focusing on state energy policy and prison management.

In his first post, DiPietro stated: “No Relief, Just Reckless Spending: Democrats Double Down on Quarter-Trillion Dollar Proposal An op-ed from the desk of Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C-East Aurora) We are watching Albany Democrats turn New York’s energy policy into a self-inflicted wound. Their latest https://t.co/HbsxMfb9bf” (March 19, 2026).

Shortly after, he addressed issues within the state prison system, writing: “It’s Time to End the Nightmare Kathy Hochul Created in Our Prisons An op-ed from the desk of Minority Ranker on Corrections Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C-East Aurora) New York’s prisons are in chaos, and the blame rests squarely on Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Democrats who https://t.co/6x6Ij2c4tu” (March 19, 2026).

He concluded with a direct statement regarding Governor Hochul: “She is a fraud through and through. https://t.co/mKe5EyHYyk” (March 19, 2026).

DiPietro represents parts of Erie County and all of Wyoming County as noted by his official biography. He has focused his legislative efforts on supporting local agriculture, pro-life causes, Second Amendment rights, tax reductions for small businesses and family farms, as well as constitutional freedoms to promote economic growth (official website). In addition to serving as Ranking Minority Member on the Small Business Committee and Minority Whip, DiPietro also managed Sparkle Cleaners before his tenure in public office.



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