New York has made strides in combating the ongoing opioid crisis, but much work remains as we still have far too many deaths in the state. For many of us, this epidemic is personal. It could be an acquaintance, friend or family member—the opioid crisis...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) announced his office will once again be collecting food items needed for school children this summer. These items will be distributed in partnership with Blessing in a Backpack’s Fulton, Hannibal and...

Each May, we celebrate and offer our thanks to the incredibly brave men and women of our law enforcement community. During National Police Week, which was established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy, we also reflect on the enormous sacrifice made...

Readily available and reliable mental health services are a critical part of building strong communities. Often overlooked, good mental hygiene provides a major boost to our quality of life, our neighborhoods and even our economy. For that reason, during...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) awarded 25 area high school students from 10 school districts with the Community Service Youth Recognition Award. This award recognizes outstanding high school students who volunteer and work tirelessly...