The Great New York State Fair will once again kick off on Aug. 23 and run until Monday, Sept. 4. Last year, more than 1 million people attended the fair which features animal exhibits, concerts, horse shows, the famous butter sculpture, history, youth...

Individuals with disabilities and their family members now have a new way to save and plan for future expenses. New Yorkers can now open a tax-deferred 529 Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account. The accounts are a savings option for families...

“I am glad the Village of Phoenix was awarded this grant and the zero-interest financing to help facilitate improvements to public water projects. This state funding will help reduce the costs of this project and keep the Village of Phoenix moving...

Sen. Patty Ritchie (R—Oswegatchie) and Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref—Pulasi) will host an informational meeting together with Neighbors of Watertown on the Lake Ontario Flood Recovery Program Tuesday, Aug. 15 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Mexico...

The craft beverage industry is among the fastest-growing industries in New York with nearly 900 licensed manufacturers in the state. Part of this growth has to do with the state’s focus in recent years on trying to make it easier for craft beverage...

A home is one of the biggest investments a family can make and with homeownership, repair projects are inevitable. In some cases, homeowners can perform the work that needs to be done but in other cases, hiring a contractor is necessary. Unfortunately,...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) announced today that the Baldwinsville, Fulton and Mexico public libraries have been awarded funding as part of the $19 million in capital funds for public library construction provided in the 2017 State Budget....

With the warm weather here, local highway crews are out working on road repairs and construction projects. There are approximately 114,000 centerline miles of highway in the state and local governments are responsible for the maintenance of nearly 85%...

“This is great news for Oswego Health and for the entire county. I was happy to work with Oswego Health and to advocate on their behalf to receive this funding from the New York State Department of Health. Improving access to behavioral health services...

Pursuant to our State’s Constitution, every twenty years a referendum is required to be placed on the ballot asking New York State voters whether New York should convene a constitutional convention for the purposes of amending our State Constitution....

“Like most residents in the area, I am concerned about the closure of Michaud Nursing Home. While I was aware that Michaud was experiencing financial challenges, prior to Wednesday’s announcement I had not been informed of the planned closure. Accordingly,...

We are fortunate in this area to have access to so much homegrown produce—from maple syrup to onions, to fresh peaches and sweet corn. This time of year there are many opportunities to take advantage of the local harvests at farmer’s markets. Fresh...

Just one week following the last day of the 2017 Legislative Session, the governor called state lawmakers back to Albany for Extraordinary Session to take up legislation that would extend mayoral control of New York City schools and other measures. When...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) is pleased to once again sponsor the Assembly Summer Reading Challenge. Students who read at least 15 minutes per day for 40 days this summer will receive a certificate from Assemblyman Barclay and be invited...

Two hundred years ago, the first ceremonial shovelful of dirt was dug on the Erie Canal near Rome, NY. In July 1817, New York officially undertook construction of what would become the longest artificial waterway and greatest public works project in...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) today announced that the Assembly passed a bill he is a sponsor of that will assist property owners dealing with damage as a result of flooding on Lake Ontario and connected waterways. Property owners along...

Albany’s corruption challenges are well-documented and unfortunately the problems have ensnared both the legislative and the executive branches. In November of last year, eight people were indicted by a federal grand jury on corruption charges related...

Today, Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) called for the swift passage of legislation to assist those facing property damage incurred as a result of flooding on Lake Ontario. Property owners along the southern and eastern shores of the lake...

June is National Dairy Month—a time set aside to recognize dairy farmers and the impact dairy farming has on our economy. National Dairy Month started in 1937 to promote drinking milk and has evolved into a way to celebrate our dedicated dairy farmers...

During these last weeks of the 2017 Legislative session, I am pushing for increased penalties for synthetic drug dealers, legislative ethics and rules reform, oversight of economic development programs, and financial assistance for flood victims. Synthetic...