“Quite frankly, this year’s budget is pretty disappointing. Given the current situation with the COVID-19 outbreak, we don’t know what the revenue is going to look like. That’s why I think we should have just done a bare-bones budget,...

“With Holy Week beginning this Sunday with Palm Sunday, it breaks my heart that churches across New York, and in most cases the nation, are closed due to the outbreak of COVID-19. While this is definitely for the best so we can slow the curve and...

Assemblyman Brian Manktelow (R,C,I,Ref-Lyons), Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) and the Assembly Minority Conference have proposed the “Small Business Emergency Recovery Act of 2020,” which would immediately provide...

“I fully support the push for additional funding and the restoration of the Extreme Winter Recovery program, which was cut by Gov. Cuomo in his proposed executive budget. I’m also calling for the money to be distributed evenly, instead of mostly...

“Several people have reached out to me regarding the Tully Environmental sludge processing plant proposed for a gravel pit owned by Riccelli Enterprises in the Town of Butler. I have contacted Butler Town Supervisor David Spickerman about the matter...

Editor’s Note: Click here (https://youtu.be/FZ907KKStZQ) for a video clip of Assemblyman Manktelow’s interview for immediate use Assemblyman Brian Manktelow (R,C,I,Ref-Lyons) joined colleagues from the Assembly, Senate and U.S. Congress on...

Assemblyman Brian Manktelow (R,C,I,Ref-Lyons) joined law enforcement officials, state senators and some of his fellow Assembly members today in the State Capitol for a rally regarding the issue of bail reform. The rally had over 250 people in attendance,...

Last week, on the day that we honored the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King's memory at an event hosted by WARE at the Ohmann Theatre in Lyons, I was privileged to present several citations to Essie Barnes of Lyons. Two were from an event in August that she...

ALBANY – Assemblyman Brian Manktelow (R,C,I,Ref – Lyons) would like to introduce his intern for the 2020 Legislative Session. Wilson Tejeda will be working with the Assemblyman from Albany. “I feel very fortunate to have Wilson on board...

Assemblyman Brian Manktelow (R,C,I,Ref-Lyons), Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref- Pulaski) and their Assembly Minority colleagues joined law enforcement officials and victims who have suffered the consequences of the newly implemented bail...

ALBANY – Assemblyman Brian Manktelow (R,C,I,Ref – Lyons) said it was a pleasure meet with Cayuga County Clerk Susan Dwyer, Deputy Clerk Daw Wolff and New York State Senator Pam Helming recently in Albany at the start of the 2020 Session The...

Editor’s Note: Click Here(https://youtu.be/kbOD9rDIx3M) for a video of Assemblyman Manktelow’s interview for immediate use “The governor didn’t fail to disappoint yet again at this year’s State of the State address as there was...

ALBANY – Assemblyman Brian Manktelow (R,C,I, Ref – 130) has been named to New York Farm Bureau’s annual “Circle of Friends” list. A total of 77 New York State Legislators were recognized. The award is an indication of the individual...

LYONS – As we move into 2020, Assemblyman Brian Mantelow (R-C-I-Ref. 130-Lyons) wants to keep his constituents updated on some of the new proposals that Governor Cuomo is looking at for his State of the State address January 8 in Albany. 1. Developing...

Assemblyman Brian Manktelow (R, C,I,Ref.- Lyons) has chosen three local students to represent the 130th Assembly District for consideration for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Seniors Juliana DyRagos of Gananda, Derrick Tandle of Lyons and Robert...

“As a member of the New York State Assembly, I am completely against the state granting prisoners the right to vote. These individuals are the worst of the worst and are in prison for a reason. They have harmed, stolen, and even killed some of our...

LYONS – Assemblyman Brian Manktelow (R,C,I,Ref – Lyons) is partnering with Marine Corps Toys for Toys in hosting a book drive -- collecting new and gently used books for children from birth to age 17. One of the missions that Toys for Tots has...

“Recently, there have been a number of incidents in New York, particularly in downstate NY, where people have been dumping or throwing water onto members of the police force. I am utterly appauled by such disrespectful behavior towards the brave...

“While I am in full support of medicinal marijuana, I am adamantly against the decriminalization and legalization of recreational marijuana. I voted no on the legislation Gov. Cuomo recently signed to decriminalize recreational marijuana for a few...

“I am truly disappointed to see Gov. Cuomo sign the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act into law. While I understand the desire to help farmers and their employees, this is unfortunately not the best way to do so. Ultimately, I foresee this act...