“After seeing Gov. Hochul’s budget presentation today, I am eager to get back to work with my colleagues to make this budget more realistic for the people of New York. Specifically, investments in infrastructure for municipalities to address our housing...

“During today’s State of the State address, the governor spoke about major investments and policy changes related to housing, crime, mental health and early childhood education. While I have not yet seen the results New Yorkers are looking for on...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) today joined his colleagues to support the newest wave of bipartisan legislation attacking the fentanyl and opioid crisis. The package of bills aims to curb the rising number of overdose deaths in New York. “The...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R, C-Walden) announced today, in the heart of the holiday season, that his office has secured a $75,000 grant that will benefit Walden VFW Post 2946 for the purpose of addressing significant infrastructure needs that have threatened...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) is urging Gov. Hochul to sign a bill that would require state-regulated health insurance plans, including Medicaid, to cover biomarker testing when supported by medical and scientific evidence. Biomarker testing has...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden), Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C-Black River) and other Minority colleagues signed on to a letter to Suzanne Miles-Gustave, acting commissioner of the Office of Children and Family Services to raise their concerns...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) is relieved that justice for Danny Meyer and his family was upheld by the New York State Parole Board. Juan Peinado, the killer of 12-year-old Danny Meyer in 1996, was denied parole by the board. “I commend the parole...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) has been promoting his bill (A.7746), which would address the deficiencies in testing for and treating xylazine overdoses. Xylazine, commonly called “tranq,” is an animal tranquilizer not approved by the U.S. Food...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) announced today, along with Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus and Elizabeth Rowley, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan, that residents and businesses who have been impacted by...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden), family and childhood friends of Danny Meyer are launching an online petition and letter-writing campaign to keep Juan Peinado behind bars. Danny was murdered by Peinado in 1996 as the boy was on his way to a all-star...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) joined cancer survivors, caregivers, patients and many family and friends to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day at the New York State Capitol on Monday, June 5, 2023. The rally, organized by the American Cancer...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) is thrilled to see his bill, which is also sponsored by Assemblymembers Maritza Davila (D), Al Taylor (D) and Matt Simpson (R,C-Horicon), passed June 1, 2023, in the Assembly. The bill creates a task force to study...

Assemblyman Brian Maher’s (R,C-Walden) bill granting peace officer status to employees of the Town of Montgomery Court was passed in the New York State Assembly on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. The bill would give the authority of peace officers to these...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) joins Assemblyman Anil Beephan, Jr. (R,C-East Fishkill), Sen. Rob Rolison and others to urge the passage of Melanie’s Law, which would allow courts to issue orders of protection for immediate family members or household...

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) is joining his colleagues in calling for whole and 2% milk to be sold in New York schools (A.2321). The federal government banned whole and 2% milk in schools based on an outdated belief that it led to childhood obesity....

Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) celebrated the grand opening of his district office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony while surrounded by family, friends and constituents. He offered a special “thank you” to the ribbon cutting co-hosts, Orange County...

“While there are some positive items in the budget, I could not support it. Aside from the fact that our budget was more than thirty days late, there was zero transparency in this process. Members were left out in the dark for months and given an unnecessary...

“I look forward to seeing the state budget passed soon, but until that occurs, we need to be transparent with our constituents on budget discussions in Albany. New Yorkers deserve to know that although the budget is late this year, it will still deliver...

“While other states are booming with job opportunities and spending within reason, New York is struggling to keep residents in the state and failing to deliver a reasonable budget in a timely manner. It’s no wonder our state is ranked so low in terms...

“The budget is now 10 days late and the Legislature was called back to pass a second extender to ensure bills and government employees are paid. I am proud to join my colleague Assemblyman Gandolfo and a group of Young Minority assembly members in holding...