“In case New Yorkers need another reminder of how dysfunctional the state budget process is, today’s second extender offered more proof. With the April 1st deadline now a distant memory, New York’s spending plan will be at least a week late with...

“It's been six years since New Yorkers have seen an on-time budget, and Albany’s dysfunction is wearing thin. The failure to pass a timely and transparent budget that curbs spending only validates the sentiment of New Yorkers that state government...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) today announced he will host his annual blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on Friday, May 16, at the McCrobie Building, located at 41 Lake Street in Oswego. The event will take place...

Human trafficking is a complex and troubling problem in New York. At the heart of that complexity is a lack of information and awareness about how it happens, who it impacts and how to stop it. The Assembly Minority Conference Task Force on Human Trafficking...

On Wednesday, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) and members of the Assembly Minority Conference honored Vietnam veterans at the New York State Capitol in recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, which is observed on March 29....

Earlier this month, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) joined the Village of Phoenix to honor Danny Dunn and celebrate his extraordinary 60 years of service as a firefighter, educator, and historian. Throughout his career, Dunn has made...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) announced the Assembly Minority Joint Budget Conference Committee appointments for fiscal year 2025-2026.“As state budget discussions take shape ahead of the April 1st deadline, the Joint Budget Conference...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) was recently presented with the annual “Circle of Friends” Award from the New York Farm Bureau (NYFB), an organization dedicated to advocating for New York’s agricultural industry. Each year, the...

New York’s local roads and bridges have been severely neglected for years. Investments in these critical arteries consistently fell short of what is needed to ensure safe, reliable travel for commuters, tourists and businesses living, visiting and operating...

In response to the recent extreme winter weather events in Central New York, including heavy snow and ice, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) and Sen. Mark Walczyk penned a letter to the governor seeking further state assistance. The...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) joined his Minority Conference colleagues to announce his bill mandating a comprehensive forensic audit of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The legislation was conceived following numerous high-profile...

The scope of our responsibilities as legislators is broad, and we are afforded the opportunity to protect the residents of New York through a diverse range of policies. One such way we can protect our constituency is through enacting laws to raise awareness...

“The Trump Administration’s decision to halt congestion pricing is a win for New Yorkers and motorists already burdened by the high cost of living. Back in June, the governor shut down the program herself, claiming she was ‘standing up for the hard-working...

Yesterday, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) recognized local agencies with a New York State Proclamation indicating Oswego County as the first “Work Ready Community” in New York state. Through the Work Ready designation, Oswego...

Like any disease, cancer can come at any time and impact any family. But with dedicated doctors and researchers, we have made great strides in recent decades to understand and treat this terrible disease. Much of that progress is attributed to a concerted...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) recently toured BioSpherix, a biotechnology research company located in Parish. What started in 1982 as a one-man operation founded by Oswego County resident Randy Yerden has evolved into an industry...

“It was encouraging to hear a number of Assembly Minority proposals referenced in Gov. Hochul’s State of the State Address — inflation relief, public safety, and childcare accessibility. While we were disappointed when these legislative solutions...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) and the Assembly Minority Conference today welcomed six new members during a public swearing-in ceremony in Albany. The new legislators took their oaths of office among family, friends, elected officials...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) announced the Assembly Minority Conference leadership team and committee assignments for the 2025 Legislative Session. “I am proud to announce the appointment of my colleagues to the 2025 leadership...

In a few days, the New York State Assembly will reconvene and begin its legislative work for 2025. We begin the new session optimistic we can strengthen our economic outlook and make our state more affordable, but we must also consider the substantial...