“Another budget season in Albany, another year New York City politicians and special interests hijack our money in the form of increased spending and bloated government. “Despite many obstacles we increased education aid at all levels, continued...

In his ongoing effort to protect our men and women in blue, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) called on Assembly leaders to take up bi-partisan legislation passed by the Senate today (A.2962a) to designate certain offenses against law enforcement,...

“Cop killer Herman Bell should have been left to die in prison and suffer through the rest of his days regretting what he did and asking God for forgiveness. “This man was part of a movement predicated on violence and senseless attacks against...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) stood with Sen. Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown), Assemblyman Harry Bronson (D-Rochester) and union leaders this week in Albany to close a dangerous loophole that prevents publicly funded construction projects from...

“I am deeply troubled that the Assembly Majority’s Budget Resolution includes $1.9 billion in new taxes, free college for illegal aliens and a slew of money devoted to New York City-centric programs. “Furthermore, I will not support early voting,...

“Another day in Albany, another public official guilty of corruption – yet Gov. Cuomo goes on with his business as if nothing happened – a truly myopic and feeble leader. “A man who stood before the masses proclaiming ‘the most transparent...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) together with the Assembly Minority colleagues launched a comprehensive Medicaid reform package today that would require a full state takeover of Medicaid costs over 10 years that are currently passed down to...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) announced today that he will sponsor legislation that would accelerate the creation of the Town of Palm Tree. If the legislation becomes law, the Town of Palm Tree in Orange County would be required to meet and...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark), who has been inducted into the New York Farm Bureau’s Circle of Friends for the past three years, met with representatives from the Orange County Farm Bureau today in Albany. Brabenec has been an ardent supporter...

As part of his annual Valentine’s Day tradition, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) visited St. Joseph’s Adult Care Home in Sloatsburg to distribute Valentine’s Day cards to residents that were made by local students at Sloatsburg Elementary...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) stood with Minority colleagues today in the house to introduce 14 ethics reform proposals that would inject transparency, equity and accountability into state government. All were voted down by the Assembly Majority....

“We have the highest tax burden in the nation, opioid overdoses plaguing our neighborhoods, a looming $4 billion projected state deficit, roads and bridges in desperate need of repair statewide, and yet state leaders focus their energy on legislating...

As a result of a number of statewide, grassroots forums on domestic violence held by the Assembly Minority Conference involving victims, law enforcement and prevention advocates, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) today joined colleagues for a...

As a member of both the Assembly Committee on Cities and the Assembly Committee on Local Governments, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) participated in a hearing Tuesday in Albany on ways to consolidate services and cut property taxes. Brabenec...

“While Gov. Cuomo continues to talk about how difficult this budget season will be in light of the projected $4 billion deficit, the solution starts with taking a look in the mirror. “While I do agree we need to fully fund our schools, invest...

With the new year comes many new challenges, and more importantly, new questions on how to spend your, the taxpayer’s, money. Gov. Cuomo’s State of the State address last week included much of the same tax-and-spend policies that have driven...

“It was very troubling to hear of the accusations against Assemblywoman Harris. Unfortunately, it is a constant reminder of the necessary steps that need to be taken to reform our ethics laws in Albany. We need to pass the Public Officers Accountability...

“It has become increasingly clear as the months roll on that Gov. Cuomo is using the office of the governor to run for the office of the president. “His list of proposals is more of the same circus we are accustomed to seeing, posturing of empty...

“I am humbled to accept an induction into the New York State Farm Bureau’s 2017 Circle of Friends. New York’s agriculture is renowned all around the nation, and that is a testament to the devoted men and women who work the Hudson Valley soil to...

“The holidays are a special time of year when we come together with our closest family and friends to exchange gifts and reflect on the challenges and triumphs of the past 12 months. It is a treasured time of relaxation amidst the culmination of previous...