Press Releases

Smullen: New Year, New Session, New Ideas

“This legislative session, it’s time we bring new ideas and new legislation to the table to ensure our families, veterans, schools, first responders and small businesses are looked after. I was grateful to organize and be a part of multiple rural...

Smullen Proud to Conclude Rural Equity Forums Before 2024-25 Legislative Session Begins

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) organized five rural equity forums led by his fellow Assembly Minority Members over the past two months, and he is proud to see them conclude just in time for the 2024-25 Legislative Session....

Smullen: Congratulations to all NYSCA Grant Award Recipients in Our Community

“Congratulations to all the organizations and artists who received grant awards from NYSCA in our Assembly District 118 community! Providing these artistic programs, the resources and funding necessary to further enrich our community is essential —...

Smullen Announces Next Venison For Veterans Event Will Likely Take Place In April 2024

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) is partnering with the Fulton and Montgomery Office for the Aging, the Fulton and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and local community groups to help provide venison for veterans and...

Smullen Outraged Remington Arms Company, Inc. In Ilion Will Be Forced To Close

“Remington’s reported decision to close its Ilion plant next year is concerning and unfortunate. This facility, which received significant investment from the state, employs many local residents. Unfortunately, like we have seen all too often in New...

Smullen: Rainbow Bridge Explosion Is Unsettling Before Holiday Weekend

“It was unsettling to hear about the explosion that occurred at the US-Canada Rainbow Bridge border crossing right before this holiday weekend. As authorities continue to gather details of the unfolding situation, and as we all join our loved ones for...

Smullen Holds Multiple Rural Equity Forums to Help Support Upstate Communities in Need

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) is organizing multiple rural equity forums led by his fellow Minority Assembly members over the next several weeks. Those hosting rural equity forums include Assemblyman Anil Beephan,...

Smullen Reacts to Attack on the State of Israel

“The unprovoked and abhorrent attack on the state of Israel by Hamas is a reminder that terrorists will stop at nothing in their efforts to humiliate and destroy a peaceful partner in a large global alliance.“I have very close friends of my own in...

Smullen Supports Supreme Court Justice Thomas Hearing about Gov. Hochul’s New Ammunition Laws

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) supports Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas who moved for a full court conference to be held on Oct. 6, 2023, to revisit provisions of the Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA) that...

Smullen: Tourism in The Adirondacks Needs to be a Top Priority

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) co-hosted a Tourism Task Force event at the Great Sacandaga Lake on Wednesday, Sept. 6 alongside Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) and Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon),...

Smullen Hosts Salute to Service Veterans Coalition’s 4th Annual Salute to Service Veterans Appreciation Dinner

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) hosted the Salute to Service Veterans Coalition’s 4th Annual Salute to Service Veterans Appreciation Dinner at the Paul Nigra Center in Gloversville last night in honor of those who...

Smullen Announces Women of Distinction In Fulton and Montgomery Counties

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) was proud to present citations to this year’s remarkable Women of Distinction in Fulton and Montgomery counties. The Women of Distinction Program provides a means for counties to nominate...

Smullen Announces Women of Distinction In Herkimer County

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) was proud to present citations to this year’s remarkable Women of Distinction in Herkimer County. The Women of Distinction Program provides a means for counties to nominate and recognize...

Smullen: Five Libraries in 118th District Receive State Aid for Building Improvement Projects

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) is proud to announce that Herkimer County’s Frankfort Free Library, Little Falls Public Library, Old Forge Library and Poland Public Library, as well as Fulton County’s Gloversville...

Smullen to Host 4th Annual Salute to Service Veterans Appreciation Dinner

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) will host the Salute to Service Veterans Coalition’s 4th Annual Salute to Service Veterans Appreciation Dinner on August 24 in honor of those who have served our country. The evening’s...

Smullen To Host 4th Annual Salute To Service Veterans Appreciation Dinner

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) will host the Salute to Service Veterans Coalition’s 4th Annual Salute to Service Veterans Appreciation Dinner on August 24 in honor of those who have served our country. The evening’s...

Smullen To Host 4th Annual Salute To Service Veterans Appreciation Dinner

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) will host the Salute to Service Veterans Coalition’s 4th Annual Salute to Service Veterans Appreciation Dinner on August 24 in honor of those who have served our country. The evening’s...

Smullen to Host 4th Annual Salute to Service Veterans Appreciation Dinner

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) will host the Salute to Service Veterans Coalition’s 4th Annual Salute to Service Veterans Appreciation Dinner on August 24 in honor of those who have served our country. The evening’s...

Smullen to Attend Grand Opening of New York State Baseball Hall of Fame Museum

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) will attend the grand opening of the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame Museum in Gloversville on Saturday, July 29. Many significant artifacts will be displayed in the museum, and a...

Smullen Presents Dygert Family with Official Proclamation Celebrating Farm’s 300th Anniversary

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) visited Dygert Farms in Palatine Bridge on Tuesday, July 11 to congratulate its proprietors, Shannon and Robby Dygert, on 300 years in operation and serving the community. Smullen spoke...