“Communities and small businesses have been hit hard in recent years with increased taxes and inflation. To escape the economic hole our state has dug itself into, we need a solid state budget to pull us out. If we continue to push the budget back,...

“This relentless strategy to repeatedly extend the budget is ridiculous and should not be tolerated at this point. New Yorkers are anxious to see a finalized, well-thought-out budget passed, and this fifth extender will not deliver the reassurance or...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) is sponsoring a youth sporting goods drive at the Averill Park High School from May 1 to May 6. This event will be a great opportunity for residents from the 107th Assembly District to drop off new or gently-used...

“I had the privilege of meeting a Native American family from Cambridge Central School District (CCSD) who are very active members in the community,” said Bendett. “They have advocated for keeping CCSD’s Native American mascot time and time again...

“While it’s eye-opening to see New York’s low ranking in terms of economic performance and economic outlook, does this really come as a major surprise? New Yorkers are well aware of the state of our economy, and right now, they need tangible solutions...

“We’ve reached a point in these state budget negotiations where progress has reached a standstill. We owe it to our constituents to double down and get this budget finalized. I’ve remained here in Albany these past few weeks fighting for the priorities...

“It seems like it should be easy to be able to deliver a finalized state budget on time so much-needed funding can be directed to the right places. We are doing small businesses and hardworking New Yorkers a disservice by passing an emergency extender...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) yesterday expressed his support for the efforts of the Assembly Minority Task Force on School Safety & Security to address concerns over school safety. To ensure New York schools are safe for both students and...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) joined Senate and Assembly members of the Minority Conferences and local district attorneys to voice concerns over Raise the Age (RTA) legislation and announce a new bill to combat RTA’s ineffectiveness. RTA...

“As a member of the Town of Sand Lake Zoning Board of Appeals for nearly fifteen years, I am disappointed the governor thinks we should take away local rule. Removing the voice of local officials and municipalities from decision making about their own...

“The state budget is beyond bloated—if the state is going to spend all this money, we have to make sure it gets to those who need it most. Hardworking taxpayers and small businesses have been hit hard by COVID-19 and the ongoing recession, and as...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) attended a press conference on the Million Dollar Staircase in the state Capitol earlier today to support the call to increase funding for local roads, bridges and culverts. Also in attendance were Sen. Tom O’Mara...

 Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) and Sen. Jake Ashby (R,C-Castleton) are thrilled that Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin is providing volunteer firefighters and emergency service workers with an exemption on their property taxes....

“Inflation and the increased cost of living have impacted New Yorkers greatly,” said Bendett. “Excessive government spending needs to be stopped and state funding needs to be directed to the right places so we have the opportunity to grow economically....

Today, Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) joined Assembly and Senate Colleagues, law enforcement and families of crime victims at the state Capitol to call for increased criminal justice measures throughout New York following the bail reform laws...

“The attack by an inmate on a correction officer in Rensselaer County Jail this week is an unfortunate reality caused by ill-advised policies implemented by Albany. Correction officers across the state are struggling to efficiently perform their jobs...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) has been named to the Assembly Committees on Small Business, Insurance, Aging and Labor for the 2023 Legislative Session. As a small business owner for over 25 years, CEO of his own real estate development corporation...

“The tax burden and mounting pressure over out-of-control crime is weighing heavily on New Yorkers. What our communities need right now is peace of mind and security, not hollow words and empty promises. In her State of the State Address, Gov. Kathy...

**Click Here** to Watch Assemblyman Bendett’s Swearing-In Video Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C – Sand Lake) was officially sworn in to represent the 107th Assembly District today in Albany alongside the new members of the Assembly Minority Conference....

Freshman Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) was sworn-in last evening at the Rensselaer County Courthouse with the newest class of elected officials representing Rensselaer County. Bendett served in the Rensselaer County Legislature since 2017,...