Preserving the history of a community is crucial if we are to hold onto the past and pass down an era’s accomplishments to the next generation. Whether it is historic buildings or landmarks, these places tell a story that lasts longer than any individual....

While the dog days of summer may bring muggy weather to our neck of the woods, it also brings the time of the year I look forward to most: fair season. One of my favorite parts of the fair is the time I get to spend with my grandchildren. I love to watch...

America’s military is the greatest military in the world. The 117th Assembly District is now one of three locations being considered for a crucial Continental United States Interceptor Site (CIS). If selected, the site will be constructed at Fort Drum...

This weekend, many of us will be gathered around our local lakes, firing up the grill, having a nice cold drink and spending quality time with our family members and friends. It is a weekend to come together, relax and remember who we are as citizens...

Earlier this month, the New York State Legislature hosted the state’s annual “Dairy Day” event. All of the people and organizations who came to the event reminded me of the terrific farmers’ markets in our district. Summer is the perfect time...

Editor’s note: Click here for a video of Blankenbush speaking on the end of session events “This session, pension forfeiture and the heroin epidemic were two critical issues the Assembly Minority Conference focused on heavily. While the two bills...

As this year’s Legislative Session comes to an end, I want to take this special opportunity to reach out to my constituents. Each week, I have traveled to Albany with the goal of making our communities a safer and more vibrant place for future generations....

With only three session days remaining in this year’s scheduled legislative season, it still remains to be seen if the Assembly will address any of the concerns New Yorkers have so adamantly voiced. Felons are still collecting pensions funded by taxpayers,...

Today, Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River) and his Assembly Minority colleagues released their plan to bring transparency and ethical reforms to the state’s economic development programs. This legislation (A.10531) is made up of six components...

Today, Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb (R,C,I-Canandaigua) held a press conference addressing the lack of action from the Assembly Majority regarding the heroin epidemic crippling New York State. Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River) was...

Earlier this week, a rare incident occurred in the Assembly’s Governmental Employees Committee. It was an incident I wish had been seen by every single New Yorker who is sick and tired of corruption and scandal within the State Assembly. The incident...

“Today, the Assembly’s Governmental Employees Committee met and had the chance to join me and my Assembly Minority colleagues in moving ethics reform legislation to the floor for a full vote. Unfortunately, the Assembly Majority in the committee balked...

Many issues that New York State faces can draw party lines, pit one side’s idea against the other and bring out the worst in us. However, one issue New York is currently facing has nothing to do with political ideas or agendas. It is an issue that every...

“Today, the Senate released the findings of its Heroin and Opioid Addiction Task Force and voted on legislation that would ensure the state is actively combating the epidemic that has shaken the state. I applaud Sen. Griffo and his house for taking...

Once again, New York’s family farmers are under attack, this time by the governor’s office and its group of disconnected followers. The brazenness of this administration to depict farmers as ruthless and abusive employers is outrageous. The way the...

“Yesterday, New York became the 48th state to celebrate Tax Freedom Day in 2016. Tax Freedom Day marks the day when residents have earned enough money to cover their federal, state and local tax requirements. The fact that it takes 132 days of garnished...

With the sentencing of former Speaker Sheldon Silver on Tuesday, there is no doubt the focus of New York’s residents will be squarely on ethics reforms. We may also be lucky enough to see legislators from the Assembly Majority emerge from the shadows...

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River) proposed several new ethics reforms yesterday, to address the looming issue of corruption that hangs over the state Capitol. While every proposal made by Blankenbush and his Assembly Minority colleagues...

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C,I-Black River) announced today that the 117th Assembly District will host three financial coaching workshops for veterans across the district. At these workshops, veterans will receive individualized educational assistance...

“With the sentencing of former Speaker Sheldon Silver today, New York State’s Legislature is in the spotlight again for all the wrong reasons. My Assembly Minority colleagues and I have offered rules and ethics reforms numerous times, but the Majority...