Barclay Meets with Local, State Officials & Community Stakeholders to Discuss Neighborhood Revitalization Efforts Aug 23, 2024 Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) convened a discussion with community leaders from across Oswego County to discuss ways to facilitate increased neighborhood improvement and revitalization programs within the region. The group met yesterday...
Expanding Broadband Internet is Critical for Education, Economy, Health Care & Infrastructure Aug 23, 2024 About 30 years ago, home internet access was for a select few, but today, reliable high-speed internet is an essential part of modern-day communication, education and economic growth. Broadband access helps us connect with others, it offers endless amounts...
Leader Barclay Partners with United Way & Village of Pulaski on ‘Stone Soup Pulaski Luncheon’ to Benefit Food Pantries & Weekend Backpack Programs Aug 21, 2024 Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) today announced he is once again partnering with the United Way of Greater Oswego County, the Village of Pulaski and local restaurant and business leaders to hold the “Stone Soup-Pulaski Luncheon”...
The 2024 Great New York State Fair Has Something for Everyone Aug 20, 2024 The Great New York State Fair is an annual tradition that delivers top-tier entertainment, unique crafts and family fun for kids and adults of all ages. The fair, which is the oldest in the U.S., delights hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, and...
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay Honors Three Volunteers at Senior Luncheon Aug 15, 2024 On Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) attended the Oswego County Office of the Aging’s annual senior luncheon to greet attendees and recognize three individuals who earlier this year were honored by the New...
Lagging Infrastructure and Inflation Are A Massive Threat to New York Aug 9, 2024 New York is facing a perfect storm of circumstances severely inhibiting its efforts to modernize its lagging infrastructure. Due to a combination of high inflation and an already long list of resiliency projects needed to restore New York to its place...
Assembly, Senate Minority Issue Second Letter to Comptroller Dinapoli, Urging Audit of ERAP Program Aug 8, 2024 In a letter to Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, Assembly and Senate Minority have requested a comprehensive audit of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), which is managed by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA). The program originated...
Human Trafficking Thrives in Darkness, Our Conference Hopes to Shine A Light Aug 2, 2024 Human trafficking is a deeply disturbing issue that occurs in every part of our country, including right here in New York. Anyone can be a victim of human trafficking. It is a pervasive issue that hurts far too many. Every person has the right to dignity...
Safe Haven Museum Represents What it Means to be A True Democracy Jul 26, 2024 As war ravaged Europe in the 1940s, there were few places Jews could seek shelter as they fled Nazi persecution. One such place was Oswego, New York, which welcomed Jewish refugees with open arms at a time when hatred and fear were far too prevalent both...
Harborfest Has Become a Summertime Staple in Upstate New York Jul 19, 2024 It’s an exciting time of year in Upstate New York. During the summer months, there are tons of fun family-friendly events happening around our communities, and the Oswego Harborfest is one of my favorite local activities. Not only will there be unique...
‘Raise The Age’ is Putting Lives at Risk Jul 12, 2024 New York’s effort to relieve burdens on the criminal justice system by “raising the age” of criminal responsibility is a flawed and failing policy. Young offenders committing violent crimes face little to no repercussions and are emboldened by a...
Leader Barclay to Host Annual Local Landscapes & Landmarks Visual Art Exhibit Jul 11, 2024 Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay today announced he will host the fifth annual Local Landscapes and Landmarks visual art exhibit, where artists from the 120th Assembly District share their talent for capturing Central New York’s natural beauty...
Helping Families Afford Child Care is Critical When Building Strong Communities Jul 5, 2024 Spikes in child care costs, like those impacting just about every other good and service in New York, have created economic hardship for families all over the state. These challenges have forced many families to pass up earnings opportunities in order...
Summer Reading Challenge Fosters Student Growth, Exploration & Relaxation Jun 28, 2024 As the school year comes to a close and students start their summer break, I am excited to once again host the annual New York State Assembly Summer Reading Challenge for children of the 120th Assembly District. The purpose of this challenge is to encourage...
Summer Fun Awaits in Central New York Jun 21, 2024 With the official start of summer, Central New York offers an exciting variety of family-friendly events for residents and visitors to enjoy. These activities provide the perfect opportunity to appreciate the warm weather while spending quality time together....
June is National Dairy Month May 31, 2024 The dairy industry has not only been one of the more important forces in American nutrition, but it has also helped propel New York into one of the most significant agricultural centers in the country. This month, I encourage all those in the state to...
We Can do Better Fighting the Opioid Crisis May 24, 2024 New York has made strides in combating the ongoing opioid crisis, but much work remains as we still have far too many deaths in the state. For many of us, this epidemic is personal. It could be an acquaintance, friend or family member—the opioid crisis...
Leader Will Barclay Launches the Annual ‘Blessings in a Backpack’ Donation Drive May 23, 2024 Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) announced his office will once again be collecting food items needed for school children this summer. These items will be distributed in partnership with Blessing in a Backpack’s Fulton, Hannibal and...
Police Week Reminds Us What’s On The Line For Law Enforcement May 17, 2024 Each May, we celebrate and offer our thanks to the incredibly brave men and women of our law enforcement community. During National Police Week, which was established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy, we also reflect on the enormous sacrifice made...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month May 3, 2024 Readily available and reliable mental health services are a critical part of building strong communities. Often overlooked, good mental hygiene provides a major boost to our quality of life, our neighborhoods and even our economy. For that reason, during...