“Politicians finally had their chance to craft a state budget and what they crafted was, for the most part, a disaster. “Increased taxes and fees, an unnecessary ban on plastic grocery bags, soft on crime measures that put society at risk,...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) announced today he is co-sponsoring bi-partisan legislation that would allow seniors to claim a graduated property tax exemption credit as they age. The legislation (A.2262a) has been introduced by Assemblyman...

“A $5.7 billion tax increase – this is called standing up for the middle-class, according to New York City Politicians. “No unfunded mandate relief, a failure to make the property tax cap permanent, cuts to veterans programs and a slew...

In response to the growing number of heroin and opioid overdoses, especially those linked to fentanyl use, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) has introduced legislation (A.6470) making the possession, sale, manufacture and trafficking of fentanyl...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) joined highway crews and superintendents from across the state today, as well as a group of bipartisan legislators, to call for a $150 million increase to the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement...

**Editor’s Note: Click Here for more information on 17 Forward 86 Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) led a push to expand Route 17 to Interstate 86 at a press conference in Albany today along with legislators from both sides of the aisle,...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) stood with members of the Assembly Minority Conference to unveil a list of 10 budget priorities aimed at spurring business growth, aiding New York’s most vulnerable residents and empowering middle-class...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) held a district-wide library tour on Monday, visiting the Sloatsburg Public Library, Albert Wisner Public Library in Warwick, and the Port Jervis Free Library. The event was organized in conjunction with February...

As tradition each Valentine’s Day, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) delivered Valentine’s Day cards to local seniors at Schervier Pavillion in Warwick which were made by students of George Grant Mason Elementary School, part of the...

“In light of New York City’s sad rejection of Amazon, I would like to formally invite the company to locate its headquarters in the 98th Assembly District. “We have plenty of hardworking job-seekers, academic institutions and land that...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) today admonished a proposal by New York City Politicians to increase prisoner pay by thirty times the current amount for work done inside prisons. Many convicted rapists, murderers and drug dealers who were given...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) today laid out his vision for a more affordable New York through the School Property Tax Reduction Act which has the potential to save the average homeowner up to 70 percent on their school and property taxes...

“It’s completely mind-boggling how the highest taxed state in the nation, one with a budget larger than many small countries, has a multi-billion revenue shortfall. “Maybe not so mind-boggling if you consider the insatiable appetite of...

“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,...

“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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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...