Press Releases

Miller Seeks To Protect Residents From Domestic Violence

“This week, I voted to pass certain bills to protect the rights of crime victims as part of a larger package of legislation submitted by the Assembly Majority. While some important steps have been taken this week to enhance victims’ rights, this package...

Assemblyman Miller Attends Rally In Support Of Correctional Officers and Police

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Recently, Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I-New Hartford) attended the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) Rally in Albany to show his support for law enforcement. “The men and women of NYSCOPBA serve the people...

Miller Calls For More Accountability, Greater Transparency In Gov’t Operations

“Today, the state Senate will vote on legislation (S.3984) to make government operations more transparent and hold state officials accountable for improper and unethical use of your hard-earned money. Hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars have been...

Assemblyman Miller Cleans Up Canal With Local Residents

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Recently, Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I-New Hartford) spent a day cleaning up the area around Lock 17 in Little Falls as part of the Canal Clean Sweep 2017 event in honor of Earth Day, which is celebrated on April 22 every year. Also participating in...

Miller Issues Statement on Enacted 2017-18 State Budget

“It has been a grave disservice to the taxpayers of our state that our budget process was negotiated behind closed doors with little transparency, and is over a week late. Social policy items aimed at boosting the political profile of a select few have...

Miller Says Budget Has Not Been Negotiated In Good Faith

“With weeks to get the job done, the governor, Assembly Speaker and the Senate Majority Leader put off budget negotiations until the last minute and could not come to an agreement. Instead, we were forced to vote on nearly 2,000 pages of budget extender...

Assemblyman Miller Participates In New York Sportsmen’s Day

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Recently, Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I-New Hartford) spent an afternoon with various New York State outdoorsmen’s groups at New York Sportsmen’s Day discussing the needs and concerns of hunters, fishermen and women, firearm owners, conservationists...

Miller Attends Rally In Support Of Direct Care Workers

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Today, Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I-New Hartford) attended a rally in the capitol building in support of thousands of direct care workers statewide who have been left behind by Gov. Cuomo’s “Fight for $15” campaign. “Today I attended a rally...

Miller Says Parents Should Know Their Right To Opt Children Out Of Over Testing

“With New York State testing in full swing in our schools, I would like to remind parents that they have the right to opt their children out of state testing. For the last few years, parents have begun to voice concerns with the toll that excessive,...

Miller: Cuomo’s 26 Percent Middle-Class Tax Hike Is Absurd

EDITOR’S NOTE: Click here for an .mp4 file of Assemblyman Miller speaking on the issue. “Today the governor threatened hardworking New York State families with a 26 percent middle-class tax increase. That is his response to federal legislation...

Assemblyman Miller Participates In Ceremonial Tree Tapping, Kicks Off Maple Weekend Open House

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This past weekend, Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I-New Hartford) attended a tree tapping ceremony at Tibbits Maple to kick off Maple Weekend. The Assemblyman drilled a ceremonial hole in a maple tree to start collecting tree sap and presented a citation...

‘Process’ of Nominating Board of Regents Candidates Puts Students’ Education at Risk

Editor’s Note: Click herefor an .mp4 file of Assemblyman Miller nominating Joseph Greenfield for the New York State Board of Regents “Today, I nominated Joseph Greenfield for the open Board of Regents seat representing several upstate New York...

The Mohawk Valley Nine Join Forces

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The Mohawk Valley Nine, a bipartisan coalition of state legislators representing Herkimer, Madison and Oneida counties, held its initial caucus meeting today. Styled in the fashion of other regional caucuses, the Mohawk Valley Nine pledged to work together...

Miller On Assembly Majority Budget Wish-List

“The budget proposal presented today by the Assembly Majority (E.179) was a political ‘wish list’ aimed more toward garnering votes, rather than benefiting New Yorkers. That said, some of the measures I have called for are, at this point, included...

Assemblyman Miller Makes Heart Healthy Recipes at Healthy for Good Expo

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Recently, Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I-New Hartford) attended the 20th Annual Healthy for Good Expo at Utica College. While at the event, the Assemblyman met with residents and local organizations and mixed a heart healthy chili spice recipe with the...

Clean Drinking Water, Safer Roads Among Miller’s Budget Priorities

With the deadline for the state budget just weeks away, it is important that our residents are aware of how the negotiations may impact them. It is also important for you to know where I stand on budget issues and what I will be fighting for. I will be...

Assemblyman Miller On Remington Arms Layoffs

“This is upsetting. It’s very troubling that 122 of our neighbors have lost their jobs due to poor economic policies pushed by Gov. Cuomo and Assembly Majority as well as the SAFE Act. Make no mistake, there is a direct correlation. My staff and I...

Miller Calls for Investment in Local Roads and Bridges

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“I travel our district from north to south, and I see the condition of the roads you travel every day. Age and the harsh weather conditions we experience in the Northeast continue to deteriorate the quality of our local roads and bridges. Solid infrastructure...

Assemblyman Brian Miller Visits Mount Markham School District

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Recently, Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I-New Hartford) visited the Mount Markham School District in West Winfield to tour facilities for future academic programs. The assemblyman visited the middle school and the high school to see plans for Agriculture...

Miller: Keep Our Streets Safe From Violent Criminals

“As a body of statewide elected officials, it is our obligation to pass legislation that protects the safety of our residents. Today, Assembly Majority failed the public by jeopardizing its safety. They submitted and passed a measure (A.4876) to send...