Last week, the Office of the New York State Comptroller issued an encouraging report indicating labor force participation for working-age individuals with disabilities rose 4.6 percentage points between 2019 and 2024. This is welcome news, and I am glad...

“Thanksgiving Day is a cherished tradition that allows families to gather around the table, reflect on their blessings and share in the joy of simply being together. We know, however, that not everyone is afforded that opportunity, which makes this...

Today, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) announced he and many local partners are launching the sixth annual “Stockings for Veterans” drive—a holiday season effort to collect personal-care items for veterans at the VA Medical Center...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) today announced that he is once again participating in the annual "Tithe My Shoes" charity drive, an effort to collect new or gently used shoes and boots for the Rescue Mission with an emphasis on children’s...

It takes a special type of person to commit to military service. Doing so means less time with one’s family, grueling training and for those who must endure combat, unparalleled danger. Veterans Day gives us a chance to reflect on the immense sacrifices...

​Marijuana-impaired driving accidents are on the rise, and New York remains one of the most lenient states when it comes to recreational marijuana use. Since legalization under the 2021 Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, the rollout of cannabis has...