Press Releases

Walsh Echoes Calls for Action, Accountability and Oversight to Address NYS Nursing Home Crisis

“The pandemic has created so much uncertainty for families and their loved ones who reside in nursing homes and senior living facilities. My heart aches for the families who have experienced loss and confusion during such an unprecedented time,” said...

As Number of Nursing Home Deaths Exposed, Walsh Calls for Restoration of Legislative Authority

“We have collectively been screaming for months for an accurate count of the number of lives lost in nursing homes statewide, and at long last we are now provided with the incredibly damning report and findings of the Attorney General. I commend Attorney...

Walsh: Stop Crushing Opposing Opinions

To watch Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh's (R,C,I-Ballston) debate remarks on the A.10916, click here. Today, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) and members in the Assembly Minority Conference voted against a redistricting bill (A.1916) which...

Gov. Cuomo Points Blame, Not to Details in 2021-22 Executive Budget Proposal

“I found it very concerning that the governor’s executive budget proposal was more focused on blaming and depending on the federal government, rather than possible solutions that could help us moving forward. “If I’ve said it once, I’ve said...

COVID Recovery Needs to Be Top Priority In 2021

“The governor delivered ‘part one’ of his 2021 State of the State Address this morning, and it came as little surprise that it included more of the same rhetoric that we have heard since he began his daily briefings nearly 10 months ago. “In...

Walsh Ready to Tackle 2021 Legislative Session

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) pictured with husband, Supreme Court Justice James E. Walsh as she gets sworn in for her third term as assemblywoman.
Today, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) was sworn in for her third term as assemblywoman for the 112th Assembly District by her husband, Supreme Court Justice James Walsh. For the 2021 Legislative Session, Walsh will be returning as Assistant...

Walsh Expresses Concern for Small Property Owners and Landlords in Albany’s Special Session

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) expressed concern that landlords have been left behind in today’s passage of “The COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020” (A.11181). This legislation would prohibit residential...

Walsh: Governor Cuomo’s Power Grab Has Gone on Long Enough

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) joined members of the Assembly Minority Conference in a letter to Speaker Heastie and Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins calling on the removal of the governor’s extraordinary powers. One way the Minority...

Walsh Sends Letter To Gov. Cuomo, Dr. Zucker Requesting Delay Of Local Nursing Home Closure

Today, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) sent a letter to Gov. Cuomo and Department of Health Commissioner Zucker requesting that any nursing home closure deadlines be delayed, if necessary, given the current COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this...

Walsh Comments on Proposed Legislation to Mandate Covid-19 Vaccination

“As the discussion of the COVID-19 vaccine turns from stages of early development to the reality of distribution in the coming weeks, it is important to not lose sight of the individual freedoms of each and every New Yorker. I have received countless...

Walsh Expresses Concern Over Local Nursing Home Closure in The Midst Of Covid-19 Pandemic

On Tuesday, December 8, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) was tipped off that the Saratoga Center for Rehab and Skilled Nursing Care, located at 149 Ballston Avenue in the village of Ballston Spa, has been granted permission by the New York...

Walsh To Partner with Toys for Tots

To celebrate the season of giving, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) will be partnering with Capital Region Toys for Tots for its annual holiday toy drive. Toys and gifts will be accepted at Walsh’s district office through December 23,...

Walsh Denounces Changes to Independent Redistricting Commission Process

Today, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) and her colleagues in the Assembly Minority Conference voted against legislation (A.10839) to change the redistricting process in the state of New York. The substantial changes relate to the work and...

Walsh: Public Safety Must Be A Priority

Today, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston), members of the Assembly Minority Conference, law enforcement, District Attorneys and former judges participated in a Zoom press conference calling on state leaders to work together to address the...

Walsh Announces OPWDD Has Authorized Home Visits and Community Outings for Group Home Residents and Resumption of Day Hab Programs

Last month, Walsh, Miller, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) and Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro were successful in encouraging the governor to allow family visitation in group homes. On Monday, July 13, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R-C-I-...

Walsh, Colleagues Advocate for Safe Guidance Allowing NY Schools to Reopen this Fall

On July 7, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) and members of the Assembly Minority Conference sent a letter to Gov. Cuomo, NYS Department of Health Commissioner Zucker, State Education Interim Commissioner Tahoe and Chancellor Rosa urging...

Walsh Commends Decision to Allow Visitation in Group Homes

“Just a day after our joint Zoom press conference, the governor has done the right thing by reinstating visitation for group homes certified by the NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) with safe and responsible protocols...

Walsh Participates in Press Conference to Call for Group Home Visitation, Home Visits and Opening of Day Hab Programs

On June 15, Assemblywoman Melissa “Missy” Miller (R,C,I-Atlantic Beach) was joined by Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston), Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) and Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro for a Zoom press...

Walsh, Miller, Ra: Fighting for All

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston), Assemblywoman Melissa “Missy” Miller (R,C,I-Atlantic Beach) and Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) are teaming up to advocate for the safe and responsible reopening of group home visitation...

Walsh: Let's Keep the Momentum Going

After continued efforts by Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) and her colleagues and stakeholders, on Friday, June 5, Gov. Cuomo issued an Executive Order authorizing summer school programs for students with Individualized Education Programs...