Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,Ref-Meco) is proud to announce that Gov. Cuomo signed legislation that will create the Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Task Force and a pilot program to establish alternatives to road salt to preserve drinking water and...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,Ref-Meco) today announced the New York State Education Department and New York State Library Association have approved construction awards to public libraries in the 118th Assembly District. Awards are supported throughout...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,Ref-Meco) yesterday attended the Salute to Service Veterans’ Dinner, which was held at the Nigra Center in Mayfield. The drive-thru dinner honored local veterans for their service and showed the communities’ appreciation....

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,Ref-Meco) announced today that the Pine Tree Rifle Club and the Salute to Service Dinner organization will be co-hosting a celebratory dinner to show community support for local veterans. The dinner will be held in Mayfield...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,Ref-Meco) today announced that the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will enter into force. This trade agreement, signed by President Trump in 2018, is a renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement...

After a two-month hiatus, the Assembly finally reconvened for two session days in May and June. As expected, the legislative agenda reflected the current public issues of COVID-19 and law enforcement reforms. COVID-19 legislation was the overarching...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,Ref-Meco) yesterday signed onto a letter to Gov. Cuomo in support of allowing schools in New York state to host in-person graduation ceremonies. If school districts follow proper public health guidelines, graduation ceremonies...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Meco) is encouraging New York residents to complete their 2020 Census questionnaire. Every U.S. citizen is required by law to complete the 2020 Census. 2020 Census invitations were supposed to be received by every American...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Meco) said today he is outraged with the decision to not move forward into Phase 2 of the state’s reopening for Upstate New York. This additional “pause” comes after Gov. Cuomo’s interview yesterday...

As New York state begins the process of re-opening certain regions, there is also talk of re-convening the state Legislature. If and when the Legislature returns, either virtually or back in Albany, jump-starting our state’s economy should be one...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Meco) yesterday cosigned a letter to President Trump and Senate Minority Leader Schumer. The letter urges for stimulus aid to be directed to volunteer fire departments and volunteer emergency medical services. With 110,000...

The pandemic health crisis of 2020 has impacted the United States more severely than any other country around the globe. And with more than 220,000 confirmed cases, New York State has paid a high price in the number of people infected and the tragedy...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Meco) today expressed disappointment in a budget that failed to prioritize the real fiscal needs of New York to reduce spending in the midst of a health and economic crisis. “The governor has said repeatedly over...

If there is one public health issue that has garnered overwhelming and bi-partisan support over the years, it is that smoking is bad for you. The surgeon general even warns you about it on every pack of cigarettes. And it now appears vaping is not...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,Ref-Meco) today voiced his support for increased funding for the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) at an annual rally. Hosted by Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning), the CHIPS rally...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,Ref-Meco) today continued his support of law enforcement in response to the Green Light Law’s restrictive provisions. The Green Light Law, which went into effect on January 1, granted undocumented immigrants access...

In his State of the State address, Governor Cuomo loudly proclaimed that government's first responsibility is to protect the people. I wholeheartedly agree, and that is why we must immediately repeal and fix the misguided bail reform law that was buried...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,Ref-Meco) attended a rally hosted by Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski), Senate Minority Leader John Flanagan and featuring law enforcement officials and prosecutors outraged about the new bail reform...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,Ref-Meco) has announced that his 2020 Legislative Survey is available for constituents to provide their feedback on issues facing New York State. Many residents in the 118Assembly District will be receiving a copy in the...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski), law enforcement professionals, victims and members of the Assembly Minority Conference continue to call on Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders to walk back misguided changes to bail reform...