Maher Re-Launches Petition to Keep Convicted Killer of Danny Meyer Behind Bars: Parole Hearing Scheduled for August 2025 May 23, 2025 Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C–Walden) today announced, which would have been Danny Meyer’s 41st birthday, the re-launch of an online petition to prevent the release of Juan Peinado, the man convicted of murdering 11-year-old Danny in 1996 as the young...
Maher: Late Budget Leaves Schools in Limbo Apr 17, 2025 “Another week has gone by in Albany without a budget, and it is now 17 days late. Schools across the state are finalizing their budgets for the upcoming May budget vote–most of which are due by April 22–without knowing what state funding they'll...
Maher Advocates for Additional Funding to Address Potholes as State Budget Delays Continue Apr 15, 2025 Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) voted today to extend emergency spending for veterans’ services and other key departments as the Legislature and governor remain at an impasse in finalizing the state budget. Maher took the time this week to meet...
Maher Joins Former Correction Officer to Oppose Additional Prison Closures Ahead of Final State Budget Apr 10, 2025 Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) voiced his concerns as the fourth budget extender was passed just ten days after the state budget due date. As budget negotiations continue, Maher remains committed to fighting against additional prison closures as...
New York’s Child Care Crisis: A Missed Opportunity to Help Families Apr 3, 2025 New York should be leading the nation in access to child care. Instead, we’re falling embarrassingly behind. Recent reports show that 64% of families in New York live in child care deserts—areas where there are simply not enough licensed child care...
Maher Hosts 3rd Annual Honor Flight Veterans Day in Albany Mar 20, 2025 Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) proudly hosted his 3rd Annual Honor Flight Veterans Day in Albany yesterday, recognizing and celebrating the bravery and sacrifice of local veterans. This special event, held at the New York State Capitol, brought...
Maher: Assembly Majority One-House Budget Ignores Public Safety and Infrastructure While Increasing Spending by $17.4 Billion Mar 13, 2025 “The Majority lawmakers one-house budget includes some positive measures, such as the 7.8% increase for Direct Support Professionals, much-needed rate reimbursement increases for UPK and support for a substitute staff pool for child care providers....
Maher Appointed by Leader Barclay to Human Services Budget Committee Mar 13, 2025 Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) has been appointed to the Human Services Budget Committee by Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski). In this role, Maher will be a key voice in shaping the state’s budget for critical social services,...
Maher Calls for Forensic Audit of MTA Amid Fiscal Mismanagement Concerns Mar 4, 2025 “The MTA’s financial mismanagement is unacceptable. Reports of $800 million lost to fare evasion, $5 billion in unpaid tolls, and falsified inspection records make it clear that this agency is failing taxpayers. Instead of demanding another commuter...
Maher on Governor Hochul’s Address: Current and Past Policies Have Only Made Our State Worse Jan 14, 2025 “Over the past several years, we have seen New York continue down the path of being less affordable, less safe and out of touch with what matters most. Today, Gov. Hochul discussed some of her policy initiatives but fell short of recognizing the fact...