Press Releases

Byrnes’ Spirits Not Dampened by Disappointing Budget

After a long week of state budget proceedings, Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) today expressed disdain with the rushed process of the budget, as well as its contents. The 2020-21 State Budget failed to focus on real needs in this time of...

Byrnes Fighting For Relief during Covid-19 Outbreak

“Due to the current climate we are all experiencing, I want to assure New Yorkers that we are working for you,” said Byrnes. “Last week, we voted on a paid sick leave bill in response to the restrictions placed on employees during this...

Byrnes Urges Cuomo to Rethink Energy Projects

In these times of crisis and with the April 1 deadline quickly approaching, Albany should be focused on a bare-bones budget. Still, I fear that the governor will try to push unnecessary policy when money should be strictly allocated to keep our economy...

Byrnes Raises Concerns Over Green Energy Projects

Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) yesterday hosted a press conference to discuss Gov. Cuomo’s proposed large-scale solar and wind projects. The governor’s green energy project legislation is being fast-tracked to pass in the 2020-21...

Byrnes: Not All Roads Lead To Cuomo

Editor’s note: Click here for a video clip https://youtu.be/v-We0ltotzA of Assemblywoman Byrnes on CHIPS funding Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) today joined fellow legislators and local highway superintendents at the Consolidated...

Byrnes Demands Cuomo Give Closing Prisons One Year Notice

Editor’s note: Click here for a video clip https://youtu.be/4W-7aEakjX8 of Assemblywoman Byrnes on Prison Closures Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) is raising concerns about the abrupt closure of correctional facilities around the...

Byrnes Stands With Congressman Tom Reed in Amending Green Light Law

Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) stood up today against the Green Light Law. The Green Light Law allows illegal immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses while simultaneously denying federal immigration officials access to state DMV records....

Byrnes Rallies at Press Conference for the Repeal of Bail Reform Law

Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) was proud to attend the repeal bail reform press conference that took place today in Rochester. Byrnes is continuing her push to repeal the state’s new bail reform law that took effect January 1, 2020....

Byrnes Leads Effort for Lyme Funding In Budget

Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) is leading an effort in the Assembly to restore $1 million in funds to Lyme disease research, prevention and awareness efforts in the state budget. This funding was cut in the Governor’s proposed budget...

Area Legislators, Local Law Enforcement Hold ‘Repeal Bail Reform’ Rally at the State Capitol

Assemblyman Giglio, Assemblyman Palmesano, Steuben County DA Baker, Senator O’Mara, Hornell Mayor Buckley, Assemblyman Friend, Assemblywoman Byrnes, Steuben County Undersheriff McNelis, Bath Police Chief Mullen, Steuben County Sheriff Allard joined l
Albany, N.Y., February 4—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning), Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia), Assemblyman Joseph Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) and Assemblyman Chris Friend (R,C,I-Big...

Byrnes Demands Restoration of Judicial Discretion amid Bail Reform Law Debate

Editor’s note: Click here https://youtu.be/vm2Lfv-oJJo for a video clip of Assemblywoman Byrnes on Judicial Discretion Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) is pushing for the restoration of judicial discretion in response to the new bail...

Byrnes: Albany Budget Gap Inexcusable During Economic Boom

It is sad to see our state enter into the 2020 budget cycle with a $6 billion budget shortfall from 2019. This is on top of a $56 billion debt burden. With this debt, the budget as outlined by the governor is simply not sustainable. Once again, the governor...

Byrnes Rallies At Albany Press Conference to Repeal Bail Reform Law

Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) rallied at Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay’s (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) press conference today calling for the repeal of the disastrous bail reform law. Standing next to her Minority colleagues, law enforcement...

Byrnes Champions Call to Scrap Bail Reform after State of the State Address

Editor’s note: Click here https://youtu.be/JjSu6AVGt3I of Assemblywoman Byrnes Bail Reform Response During his State of the State Address, Gov. Cuomo should have promised to repeal the dangerous bail reform law but failed to do so. This law enabled...

Byrnes Welcomes Barclay as Minority Leader

I want to congratulate Assemblyman Will Barclay on being the next leader of the Minority Conference in the Assembly. I look forward to working with Leader Barclay on the much-needed reforms to Albany. I will join Leader Barclay in the ongoing...

Byrnes Secures another Victory for Local Representation

Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) is pleased to announce that Jack Mongillo of Mount Morris has been appointed an ad hoc local member of the Article 10 siting board overseeing the application of the Morris Ridge solar project. The Morris...

After Demanding Action, Byrnes & Ortt See Signs Of Progress In Siting Process

In the midst of the ongoing Horseshoes Solar Project, Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) has succeeded in ensuring the voices of local residents are being heard. After calls for greater transparency and public input, Byrnes was recently notified...

Byrnes Condemns Failure of State to Include Community Input for Solar Projects

After hearing from numerous community stakeholders, Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) is voicing her frustration and concern with the Majority leadership and the governor’s failure to appoint local members onto siting boards for proposed...

Byrnes Announces Construction Grants For Public Libraries

Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C–Caledonia) announced today that four libraries in Steuben and Livingston counties have been allocated $295,440 in state aid for library construction funds. The funds were allocated from a $34 million capital fund...

Byrnes Joins Statewide Campaign to Get Kids into Surveying

Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia) has announced her support for the “Get Kids into Survey” initiative founded by Elaine Ball Technical Marketing Ltd. and supported by the New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors...