Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On the Death of Assemblyman David Gantt
Jul 1, 2020
On behalf of the Assembly Minority Conference, I want to express my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Assemblyman David Gantt on the news of his passing. David served the people of Rochester with unique determination and loyalty and...
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay on the NYC Council Decision to Defund the NYPD by $1 Billion
Jul 1, 2020
New York City residents are waking up in a city that is less safe than the one they had just 24 hours ago. The City Councils decision last night to cut $1 billion from the New York Police Department (NYPD) is the worst possible decision...
Local Leadership, Community Partnerships Pivotal in Overcoming the Impact of Covid-19
Jun 26, 2020
Our communities have shown remarkable resilience in recent months. As the impact of COVID-19 has strained nearly every aspect of daily life, friends, neighbors and even strangers banded together and stepped up to ease the repercussions of the pandemic....
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay on The Election of Rob Ortt As Senate Minority Leader
Jun 19, 2020
I want to extend my congratulations to Sen. Rob Ortt on his election as Minority Leader of the New York State Senate. I wish him nothing but success as he begins his tenure in this critical role. Rob is a decorated veteran, a tenacious advocate...
New Group Home Visitations Will Help Ensure Our Vulnerable Population Continues to Thrive
Jun 19, 2020
Beginning today, after months of visitation restrictions, families of individuals with developmental disabilities living in group homes will finally be able to reunite with their loved ones. I am extremely proud of the efforts of the Assembly Minority...
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
Jun 16, 2020
I would like to extend best wishes to my friend Senate Minority Leader John Flanagan upon the announcement that he will leave office later this month. His dedication to his conference and constituents will be greatly missed by his friends and...
Graduation Ceremonies Recognize Hard Work & Achievement For New York's Students
Jun 12, 2020
New York states high school graduates endured one of the most trying academic years in recent history, and what they have accomplished during these past few months has been nothing short of extraordinary. It was never meant to be easy, but recent...
Assembly Minority Urges Governor to Get Local Road, Bridge and Highway Projects Back Up & Running
Jun 8, 2020
The Assembly Minority Conference recently wrote to Gov. Cuomo, urging him to allow repair and construction activities on local roads and bridges to resume. Getting local crews up and running would address mounting infrastructure issues, help stimulate...
June Is National Dairy Month
Jun 6, 2020
In recent weeks, New York states dairy farmers have faced some truly unprecedented obstacles, but as we begin National Dairy Month, there is much to look forward to for those producing and distributing one of our most important commodities. Created...
Assembly Minority Conference Calls on Gov. Cuomo to Allow High School Graduation Ceremonies
Jun 4, 2020
The Assembly Minority Conference today sent a letter to Gov. Cuomo calling for him to allow high schools across the state to host socially distanced graduation ceremonies to celebrate the accomplishments of New Yorks students. A copy of the letter...
Phil Palmesano Named Assembly Minority Conference Appointee to Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research & Reapportionment
Jun 1, 2020
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay today announced that Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) has been named as the Minority Conferences representative on the Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research & Reapportionment (LATFOR).Every...
The Legislature Returns Remotely, but the Need for Restored Authority Remains
May 29, 2020
This week the New York State Legislature formally reconvened in an unfamiliar format, with debates and voting conducted through video feeds. Like many things forced to change under COVID-19 precautions, our work took on a new look, but was an important...
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
May 28, 2020
At a time when suffering upstate regions need clarity and confidence, theyve gotten only more confusion. The governors acknowledgement that upstate regions may not begin tomorrows Phase II reopening compounds the problems for businesses,...
Assembly Minority Introduces Legislation to Limit Governor's Expanded Powers, Increase Local Authority During Future Emergencies
May 27, 2020
The New York State Assembly Minority today introduced legislation that would restore legislative checks and balances for emergency declarations exceeding 45 days and ensure judicial due process rights for any actions that affect fundamental constitutional...
Memorial Day May Look Different, but Our Gratitude Remains the Same
May 22, 2020
This year, our Memorial Day celebrations are going to look vastly different from those in years past. Gatherings of any kind during the COVID-19 outbreak are uniquely challenging, especially ones that normally involve close social interactions between...
Reopening Parts of New York Is Reason For Cautious Optimism
May 15, 2020
Today, certain areas of New York are finally taking important steps in a positive direction after weeks of lockdown orders and business closures. While there is cautious optimism in the regions reopening the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Mohawk...
Assembly Minority Members Call for Legislative Hearings on Covid-19 Pandemic's Impact on State Nursing Homes
May 11, 2020
In a letter to the chairmen of the Committees on Aging, Health, and Oversight, Analysis and Investigations, members of the Assembly Minority Conference have called on the Legislature to convene a hearing to review and investigate New Yorks policies,...
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay Calls for Restoration of Legislatures Authority
May 9, 2020
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay today called for a return to established state government operations, processes and legislative powers. Leader Barclay stated it is time to restore the traditional authorities given to the Legislature and end Gov....
Teachers Are Doing Incredible Work in These Difficult Times, They Deserve Our Praise
May 8, 2020
These last few months have been challenging for most everyone. Our normal routines and activities that previously provided structure have been turned upside down. The states educational system has faced sweeping changes and has been forced to dramatically...
Minority Leader Will Barclay Calls for Performance Measurements from State Department of Labor
May 7, 2020
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay today called for the state Department of Labor (DOL) to take immediate steps to improve responsiveness and performance in delivering unemployment benefits to New Yorkers seeking assistance. In a letter to Gov. Cuomo,...