Press Releases

Brabenec Warns Single-Payer Health Care Could Bankrupt Middle Class

“What liberals don’t tell you regarding ‘Medicare for all’ is that while it may increase access to health care, it comes at a devastating cost – an extra $18,000 per year tax increase for each middle-class family. “Furthermore,...

Brabenec Says No To Taxpayer Handouts for Illegals

“Despite what the far left projects, the DREAM Act is more like a nightmare – a reminder to struggling college students across our state that Assembly and Senate leadership care more about helping illegals afford college than law-abiding middle-class...

Aim Cuts Forecast Disaster for Local Governments

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) is sounding the alarm on $59 million in proposed cuts to Aid and Incentives to Municipalities (AIM) funding included as part of this year’s Executive Budget. Many upstate towns and villages rely on this...

Brabenec: ‘State of the State – New Year, Same Empty Rhetoric’

EDITOR’S NOTE: https://youtu.be/QSd5-F1TIqs Click Here for an exclusive interview of Assemblyman Brabenec reacting to the State of the State Address “We’ve been hearing the same speech for the last eight years telling us how prosperous...

Brabenec Issues Statement on Opening Day of 2019 Session

“I am honored to be back in Albany fighting our broken and regressive property-tax system, standing up for first responders, ensuring upstate infrastructure needs are met and rooting out government corruption by either party. “My excitement...

Brabenec Stands with Orange Officials to Fight the Opioid Epidemic

On Thursday December 20th, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) stood with Orange County Legislators, Sheriff Dubois, members of Law Enforcement, and families of victims to demand that the New York State Legislature pass legislation to categorize...

Brabenec Named Assistant Minority Whip, Reappointed Ranking Minority Member of Labor Committee

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) announced today that he has been named Assistant Minority Whip of the Assembly Minority Conference, and was reappointed as Ranking Minority member of the Labor Committee, as well as reappointed to numerous other...

Brabenec Disappointed in Gov.’s Repeated Veto of Court Officers Bill

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) is criticizing Gov. Cuomo for vetoing legislation for the fifth year in a row, that would have expanded retirement and disability benefits to the state’s court officers. The governor cited fiscal concerns that...

Brabenec Announces Toys for Military Tots Drive

With the holiday season about to unfold, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) is teaming up with WTBQ Radio, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus, Orange County Veterans Affairs, Nam Knights, Leo Kaytes Ford, Vet2Vet and many more local organizations...

Brabenec Joins Local Legislators, Community Members at Transportation Minority Task Force Hearing


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As part of the Assembly Minority Task Force on Critical Infrastructure and Transportation, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) hosted a local forum in Patterson Thursday night to field questions from residents, members of local highway departments...

Brabenec Announces Groundbreaking of New Tri-State Bridge Project in Port Jervis


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Port Jervis, NY – New York State Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) joined local leaders in Port Jervis at the groundbreaking of the new Tri-State Bridge project. The Tri-State Bridge is located on Route 6 in Port Jervis and serves as...

Brabenec Expresses Support for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) urged his legislative colleagues to act on measures addressing this serious issue in New York state. The lawmaker expressed the pressing need to provide increased...

Brabenec Weighs In On Percoco Sentencing

“While today’s sentencing of Joseph Percoco is certainly a victory for proponents of ethics reform in Albany, it’s clear that we still have a long way to go in our efforts to eliminate the corruption we’ve seen under the Cuomo administration....

Brabenec Announces Funding for Local Infrastructure Improvement Projects

The State Department of Transportation (DOT) will allocate $13.8 million in funding to support several infrastructure improvements projects throughout the Hudson Valley, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) announced today. The significant appropriation...

Brabenec Announces Improvement Projects Coming To Four Local Libraries

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) announced today that funding has been awarded to four local libraries for various construction projects in the 98th Assembly District. Local Library Projects: Albert Wisner Public Library: $4,285 to expand...

Brabenec: ‘Silver’s Sentence Stark Reminder Albany Is far From Clean’

“While justice was finally served today, Sheldon Silver’s sentencing stands as a stark reminder that Albany continues to struggle with an addiction to bribery, extortion and pay-to-play politics. “Too often, career politicians become comfortable...

Brabenec: ‘Economic Development Money Belongs to Taxpayers, Not Corrupt Cronies’

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After years of inaction to address rampant corruption regarding New York’s economic development programs, and with high-profile state insiders like Alain Kaloyeros set to stand trial on corruption charges, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deepark) is...

Brabenec Joins Furry Friends at Legislative Animal Advocacy Day in Albany

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As is an annual tradition in Albany, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) joined colleagues and many of their pets for Animal Advocacy Day in Albany today. Brabenec sponsors bipartisan legislation, Kirby and Quigley's Law, which would toughen penalties...

Brabenec Hosts ‘It Should Be A Law’ Event with Minisink Valley Students

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Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) reviewed policy proposals and fielded questions from students at Minisink Valley Intermediate School Friday as part of a comprehensive presentation which included patriotic themes for Memorial Day, a band performance...

Brabenec Commemorates Memorial Day

“This Monday is dedicated to remembering the fallen service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our liberty and way of life. “The United States is the strongest military, social and economic power the world has ever known. But...