Every spring, as winter loosens its grip and signs of new life begin to emerge, families around the world gather to observe Passover, a holiday rooted in memory, faith and freedom. Passover, or Pesach, commemorates the biblical story of the Israelites’...

Each year, Americans adjust their clocks twice as part of a routine many have followed their entire lives. In the spring, we move our clocks forward one hour. In the fall, we set them back again. While the process may feel routine today, Daylight Saving...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) stood in support of a joint press conference to highlight the state’s flawed energy policies and the steep price New Yorkers will pay if Albany does not change course. A memo issued by the New York State Energy...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) stood in support of a bipartisan press conference earlier today calling for greater state investment in local roads, bridges and culverts. Brabenec was joined by colleagues from both the state Senate and Assembly....

A recent Marist Poll reveals a startling reality: one in three New Yorkers say they are planning to leave our state because the cost of living has become “out of hand.” That sentiment isn’t about party labels or ideology. It’s about everyday New...

This week brings attention to a condition many people have never heard of but affects millions worldwide: anosmia, the loss of the sense of smell. Anosmia Awareness Day is observed this year on Friday, Feb. 27, offering an important opportunity to highlight...

Today, on Presidents’ Day, our nation reflects on one of the most prominent and influential leaders in American history: George Washington. Washington embodied what true leadership should look like. From guiding the Continental Army to victory in the...

Last week, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) announced his decision to step down as leader and not seek reelection this November. Barclay has served as minority leader since his unanimous election by his Republican colleagues in 2020....

“Leader Barclay has been one of the most respected and effective leaders in our Conference, and his presence in Albany will be greatly missed,” said Brabenec. “From day one, he has been a tireless advocate for New Yorkers across our state, advancing...

Every Feb. 2, as winter fatigue begins to set in, Americans turn their attention to an unlikely forecaster: a groundhog in western Pennsylvania. Groundhog Day has no federal recognition and no practical impact on the weather, yet it persists, year after...