With all the challenges that we face in our daily lives, it easily can be overlooked how lucky we are to live in the United States. Our form of government, the structure of which is set forth in the U.S. Constitution, is surely an integral part of our...

One of the biggest legislative challenges in Albany is to make sure that there is parity in state spending between upstate and downstate New York. This is particularly challenging when it comes to transportation spending. Downstate New York relies on...

"I am deeply disappointed by the news that Entergy has decided not to refuel the FitzPatrick nuclear plant. As a community, we have done all we can to support the plant and its employees. Apparently our efforts were all for naught. My first concern...

The following is a statement from Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) regarding ongoing discussions between Entergy and the Governor’s office involving the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant. Entergy has told its employees that it will decide...

Beginning this year, New York state high school students have more choices available to meet graduation requirements. The State Education Department has dubbed this flexibility as “multiple pathways” or “4+1.” Prior to this year, students...

Almost every week, there is news concerning a large cyberattack in which personal identifying information is compromised. This personal information has included addresses, phone numbers, and even social security and credit card information. No one is...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) recently met with officials from Mexico Central School District to discuss the ongoing efforts to save the FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant. Tax revenues from the plant generate 49% of the district’s budget. Pictured...

Several local firefighters have been traveling throughout our communities and schools in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Month. This month, they're teaching young children about the basics of fire safety, hosting tours of fire trucks, and opening...

A report out last week graded New York's overall infrastructure at a C-. The report gave roads and bridges a D- and D+ respectively. There were several categories included in the report published by the American Society of Civil Engineers, but since roads...

In New York State, approximately 3,000,000 caregivers provide more than 2.6 billion hours of care to loved ones each year. According to the New York State Office for the Aging, the economic value of this care is $32 billion. A family caregiver's commitment...

Last week brought the unwelcome news that Entergy, the company that owns and operates the Fitzpatrick nuclear plant in Oswego County, is considering shutting down the facility. If this is to come to pass, the consequences to the local community and Central...

There’s an effort underway for a four-county shoreline region of Lake Ontario to be designated as a National Marine Sanctuary. If designated, the local fresh-water area would be federally protected, help teach locals and visitors about...

Over the past three months, The New York Times has covered stories on the local impact of synthetic drug use. In July, they published a story on the synthetic drug problem that has been growing in the Syracuse region. This week, due to the growing epidemic...

Entergy submitted a report to their stockholders today, which outlined the company's intentions, details on wholesale energy pricing, and regulatory environment. The report indicated a decision to refuel Fitzpatrick has not been made and will be determined...

September is Infant Mortality Awareness Month. According to the latest statistics available, New York’s rate has remained relatively steady since 2010, but unfortunately, five out of every 1,000 births in New York result in infant death, according...

“The dangers of synthetic drugs clearly have been recognized far and wide. We need to pass legislation to better protect the public from synthetic drugs. It was recently reported that law enforcement officials seized 8,000 bags of K2, one of the many...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) reminds those who participated in the Assembly Summer Reading Challenge to send in their completed challenges. Students who read at least 15 minutes per day for 40 days this summer and sent their completed...

The Great New York State Fair will once again kick off on Aug. 27 and run until Monday, Sept. 7. The State Fair’s history in Syracuse is long and proud. The annual 12-day event has steadily expanded since its early days. In 1841, the nation’s first...

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the governor’s decision to convene a Wage Board for the purposes of considering increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour for fast food workers. It has been reported that the governor convened the Wage...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I--Pulaski) announced today that the Central Square and Baldwinsville public libraries have been awarded public library construction grant funds. Baldwinsville Public Library, located at 33 East Genesee St. in Baldwinsville,...