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Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay Shares Optimistic Vision to Open 2026 Legislative Session

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Today, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulsaki) joined his colleagues for the opening of the 2026 Legislative Session in Albany. Delivering his opening remarks on the Assembly Floor, he shared an optimistic tone, framing the new year as a vital...

New York State Assembly Minority Present Policy Agenda for the 2026 Legislative Session

On the first day of the 2026 Legislative Session, the New York State Assembly Minority Conference unveiled its comprehensive legislative platform for the coming year, Fight For New York, with policies focused on delivering fiscal relief, protecting taxpayers,...

Extend The Spirit of Giving into the New Year

Each holiday season provides the opportunity for communities to come together for the greater good, and this year was no different. While many may feel overwhelmed checking items off their holiday shopping lists, the spirit of giving consistently rises...

Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay on Christmas

“Christmas Day is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on what makes this day so special—it is a time of hope, humility and love. I encourage everyone to pause and take in all that there is to be grateful for: our communities, our families and the traditions...

Barclay Announces State Investment in Local Libraries

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) announced the award of State Aid for Library Construction funds to five public libraries in Oswego County. The funds will enable the libraries to make renovations, expand existing footprints and improve...

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay on Signing of Doctor-Assisted Suicide

“It is deeply troubling that the governor has signed the doctor-assisted suicide bill into law. As I have said before, the purpose of health care is to preserve life and to provide the utmost comfort and care to patients who are at the end of their...

Oswego County is Ready to Power New York’s Nuclear Future

It is nearly impossible to imagine meeting local, regional and even global energy demands without nuclear energy. Data processing, high-tech manufacturing and cryptocurrency infrastructure are among just a few of the major drivers necessitating greater...

Supporting New York’s Disability Community Benefits Us All

Last week, the Office of the New York State Comptroller issued an encouraging report indicating labor force participation for working-age individuals with disabilities rose 4.6 percentage points between 2019 and 2024. This is welcome news, and I am glad...

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay on Thanksgiving Day

“Thanksgiving Day is a cherished tradition that allows families to gather around the table, reflect on their blessings and share in the joy of simply being together. We know, however, that not everyone is afforded that opportunity, which makes this...

Barclay Announces Sixth Annual Stocking Drive For Veterans

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Today, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) announced he and many local partners are launching the sixth annual “Stockings for Veterans” drive—a holiday season effort to collect personal-care items for veterans at the VA Medical Center...
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