Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) held a “Finding Hope” roundtable discussion on Friday, April 12 in Valatie on the overdose crisis facing communities throughout his district and the state. He was joined by Sen. Michelle Hinchey (D,WF-41st...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) joined his fellow colleagues in the Assembly Minority to address the growing issue of squatters infiltrating neighborhoods and abusing legal loopholes that bar landlords from removing squatters from their properties....

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) joined state and federal Minority representatives today to call for an independent investigation into New York state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The element that has always received the most scrutiny—then-Gov....

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) issued a statement and sent a letter to the governor today expressing his deep concern over the proposed foundation aid cuts outlined in the Executive Budget proposal. The potential ramifications of these cuts,...

“The Assembly Majority’s One-House Budget proposal does not work for New York residents. Majority lawmakers continue to hit New Yorkers with tax hikes while failing to address the urgent need for bail reform changes. Though I am pleased to see school...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) attended a press conference today alongside fellow Minority colleagues, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski), parents and child care experts to introduce a series of bills aimed at addressing childcare...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) joined his colleagues in the Assembly Minority advocating for a delay to the all-electric school bus purchase mandate scheduled to commence in 2027. This mandate, a component of the controversial Climate Leadership...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) is proud to announce he secured $20,000 worth of legislative aid funding for the Kinderhook Memorial Library. With this funding, the library hopes to make some much-needed green energy upgrades, including installing...

“It’s truly unfortunate and concerning that Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed to alter or even revoke the ‘hold harmless’ provision from Foundation Aid, which will reduce the state’s financial commitment to many schools. Taking away this provision...

“There were some parts of Gov. Hochul’s budget presentation that I agree with. We need to focus more on securing our health care system and building our state reserves. However, her plan to direct billions for migrant aid in New York City seems absurd...