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Bendett Secures Four Grants for Recreational Facilities Across the District

Today, Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) announced $50,000 in grants his office has secured for the towns of Schodack, Bethlehem, Kinderhook and Schaghticoke American Legion Post 731. The funds will be used for recreational improvements across...

Bendett Glad for Nassau’s Legal Win

“I am thrilled for Nassau’s victory in the recent court decision regarding illegal junkyards in the community. The unanimous decision from the Appellate Division displays a commitment to upholding local laws and preserving the town’s character....

Burdett Birthing Center to Remain Open

Assemblyman John McDonald (D-Cohoes), Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) and other Albany legislators are proud to announce the successful securing of five years of funding for the Burdett Birthing Center (BBC) from this year’s state budget....

Assemblyman Scott Bendett Hosts “Finding Hope” Panel Discussion on the Overdose Crisis in New York

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) held a “Finding Hope” roundtable discussion on Friday, April 12 in Valatie on the overdose crisis facing communities throughout his district and the state. He was joined by Sen. Michelle Hinchey (D,WF-41st...

Addressing The Squatter Crisis: Assemblyman Bendett Joins Effort for Legal Reform

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) joined his fellow colleagues in the Assembly Minority to address the growing issue of squatters infiltrating neighborhoods and abusing legal loopholes that bar landlords from removing squatters from their properties....

Assemblyman Bendett Joins Call for Independent COVID-19 Probe

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Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) joined state and federal Minority representatives today to call for an independent investigation into New York state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The element that has always received the most scrutiny—then-Gov....

Bendett Urges Governor to Rethink School Aid Cuts

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) issued a statement and sent a letter to the governor today expressing his deep concern over the proposed foundation aid cuts outlined in the Executive Budget proposal. The potential ramifications of these cuts,...

Assemblyman Bendett: One-House Budget Fails New York Residents

“The Assembly Majority’s One-House Budget proposal does not work for New York residents. Majority lawmakers continue to hit New Yorkers with tax hikes while failing to address the urgent need for bail reform changes. Though I am pleased to see school...

Bendett Advocates for Child Care Affordability and Access Bills

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) attended a press conference today alongside fellow Minority colleagues, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski), parents and child care experts to introduce a series of bills aimed at addressing childcare...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett Joins Call for Delay to All-Electric School Bus Mandate

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) joined his colleagues in the Assembly Minority advocating for a delay to the all-electric school bus purchase mandate scheduled to commence in 2027. This mandate, a component of the controversial Climate Leadership...
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