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Brabenec Calls for Increased CHIPS Funding in State Budget

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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....

Opinion: Making New York More Affordable Must Be Our Shared Priority

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...

Why Anosmia Deserves Our Attention

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...

Washington’s Birthday: Leadership Worth Remembering

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...

Carrying on The Leader’s Legacy: Brabenec Highlights Barclay’s Success in Albany

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....

Brabenec Comments on Will Barclay’s Decision to Step Down as Leader

“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...

The Tradition That Refuses to Hibernate: Brabenec Highlights Groundhog Day

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...

Brabenec Highlights Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week

This week is Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week. Observed during the fourth workweek of January, this annual campaign is designed to raise awareness about the risks and warning signs of tax-related identity theft. Tax identity theft is more common than...

Brabenec: State Budget Proposal Needs a Lot of Work

“It is good to see a $1.7 billion increase in child care funding and no proposed tax increases for middle-class families included in the governor’s 2026-27 executive budget proposal. However, there are still many significant, systemic issues statewide...

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. in the 98th Assembly District

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, celebrated each year to honor the life and legacy of one of the most influential American civil rights activists to date: Dr. King. Considered a national “Day of Service,” Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only...
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