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Assemblyman Will Barclay presenting Maxwell Memorial Library, in Camillus, with a proclamation honoring their 90th Anniversary. Also pictured is Ruth Colvin (far right), the world-renowned literacy advocate and the founder of literacy volunteers.
Will Barclay
Fighting for Women’s Issues

Assemblyman Will Barclay:
Fighting for Women’s Issues
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Starting your own Business

New York State has many resources available for women interested in starting their own business. From writing a business plan and obtaining financing to hiring employees and following appropriate legal business practices, many organizations can help women start their own business.

The New York State Small Business Development Center has 23 regional centers that can provide guidance and counseling on starting your own business, all at no charge. Set up an appointment today to meet with a counselor to begin the process. Contact your local center at 1.800.STATE-NY (782.8369) or visit www.empire.state.ny.us.

Syracuse Center – 315.498.6070 Oswego Center – 315.312.3482

Buying a New Home

Whether single or married, more women are buying homes these days. The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) offers mortgage programs to assist with the purchase of a home. SONYMA mortgages feature below-market interest rates, low down payment requirements, no prepayment penalties, and may offer closing cost assistance – all to make your home purchase more affordable.

All SONYMA Mortgage Programs require borrowers to meet certain household income and purchase price limits.

To receive additional information call 1.800.382.HOME (4663)


Legislative Spotlight:
Highlights of measures I helped to pass:
  • Increased funding for Child Health Plus, which will allow for an increase in income guidelines;
  • Increased funding for the Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) Program, which will improve prescription drug costs for seniors;
  • Increased funding for hospitals to recruit and retain employees;
  • Increased funding for the Higher Education Opportunity Program;
  • Delivered capital projects to SUNY Oswego for $69.5 million and Onondaga Community College for $34.2 million;
  • Authorized school districts to provide special education programs and services to students who are home-schooled.

These are just some of the initiatives I supported. If you would like a complete copy of the Assembly Minority’s Legislative Priorities, please contact me at my district office.

2008 Summer Reading Challenge: Catch the Reading Bug
Every year the Assembly sponsors the Summer Reading Challenge, which encourages kids to read at least 15 minutes each day during the months of July and August. Every day they complete this task, the child marks it on the calendar. At the end of August, students are encouraged to send their brochures back to my district office to obtain a New York State Assembly Excellence in Reading Certificate. Over 5,000 brochures have already been distributed throughout the 124th Assembly District this year. If you would like a brochure, please contact me in my district office.

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Will Barclay 200 North Second Street, Fulton, NY 13069 (315) 598-5185
546 Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248 (518) 455-5841
barclaw@assembly.state.ny.us
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