“We are proud of what we accomplished but there is so much more work to be done. The budget was delayed a month, we are spending more than we ever have before and the affordability crisis continues to plague residents. Unilateral power and party politics...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) attended a press conference hosted by Assemblyman Ed Flood (R,C-Port Jefferson) and Sen. Anthony Palumbo (R,C-New Suffolk) at the Capitol to advocate for “Gabby’s Law.” The law would establish a “Teal...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) was pleased with the local participation in last week's youth sporting goods drive. The district office received a large number of donations including skis, snowboards, baseball gloves, hockey sticks, football...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) was proud to see his first bill passed in the Assembly Chamber on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. This bill will amend the criminal procedure law in order to designate animal control officers in the Town of Sand Lake...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) attended a press conference alongside Assemblyman Anil Beephan, Jr. (R,C-East Fishkill), Assemblyman Brian A. Cunningham (D-43rd District), Sen. Michelle Hinchey, Sen. Rob Rolison and Cheryl Chianese, the mother...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) attended a press conference alongside his colleagues in the Assembly Minority to discuss legislation being introduced by Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square), Assemblyman Mike Reilly (R,C-Staten Island), Assemblyman...

“It is very disappointing that so many things were left out of such a massive state budget. I fought alongside colleagues on both sides of the aisle throughout the budget process, to the last minute, for universal school lunches for New York students,...

“Communities and small businesses have been hit hard in recent years with increased taxes and inflation. To escape the economic hole our state has dug itself into, we need a solid state budget to pull us out. If we continue to push the budget back,...

“This relentless strategy to repeatedly extend the budget is ridiculous and should not be tolerated at this point. New Yorkers are anxious to see a finalized, well-thought-out budget passed, and this fifth extender will not deliver the reassurance or...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) is sponsoring a youth sporting goods drive at the Averill Park High School from May 1 to May 6. This event will be a great opportunity for residents from the 107th Assembly District to drop off new or gently-used...

“I had the privilege of meeting a Native American family from Cambridge Central School District (CCSD) who are very active members in the community,” said Bendett. “They have advocated for keeping CCSD’s Native American mascot time and time again...

“While it’s eye-opening to see New York’s low ranking in terms of economic performance and economic outlook, does this really come as a major surprise? New Yorkers are well aware of the state of our economy, and right now, they need tangible solutions...

“We’ve reached a point in these state budget negotiations where progress has reached a standstill. We owe it to our constituents to double down and get this budget finalized. I’ve remained here in Albany these past few weeks fighting for the priorities...

“It seems like it should be easy to be able to deliver a finalized state budget on time so much-needed funding can be directed to the right places. We are doing small businesses and hardworking New Yorkers a disservice by passing an emergency extender...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) yesterday expressed his support for the efforts of the Assembly Minority Task Force on School Safety & Security to address concerns over school safety. To ensure New York schools are safe for both students and...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) joined Senate and Assembly members of the Minority Conferences and local district attorneys to voice concerns over Raise the Age (RTA) legislation and announce a new bill to combat RTA’s ineffectiveness. RTA...

“As a member of the Town of Sand Lake Zoning Board of Appeals for nearly fifteen years, I am disappointed the governor thinks we should take away local rule. Removing the voice of local officials and municipalities from decision making about their own...

“The state budget is beyond bloated—if the state is going to spend all this money, we have to make sure it gets to those who need it most. Hardworking taxpayers and small businesses have been hit hard by COVID-19 and the ongoing recession, and as...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) attended a press conference on the Million Dollar Staircase in the state Capitol earlier today to support the call to increase funding for local roads, bridges and culverts. Also in attendance were Sen. Tom O’Mara...

 Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) and Sen. Jake Ashby (R,C-Castleton) are thrilled that Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin is providing volunteer firefighters and emergency service workers with an exemption on their property taxes....