Press Releases

Walsh Honors Bowman Orchards’ Inclusion on the Historic Business Preservation Registry

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Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) presented a New York State Assembly proclamation to Bowman Orchards today to celebrate its induction into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry following Walsh’s nomination. There to...

Governor Hochul Signs Tedisco & Walsh Bill into Law to Protect Woods Hollow Nature Preserve in Ballston Spa and Milton

Senator Jim Tedisco (R,C-Ballston Lake) and Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston)today announced that Governor Hochul has signed into law new legislation they sponsored and passed in the legislature to benefit residents in the Village of Ballston...

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh Announces $702,780 in State Aid for Library Projects in 112th Assembly District

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C Ballston) announced that two libraries in the 112th Assembly District have been allocated a combined $702,780 in state aid for library construction projects. The funds will greatly assist the Ballston Spa Public Library...

Walsh Joins with Legislative Colleagues, Experts and Stakeholders for Local Human Trafficking Task Force

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Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) joined fellow legislators, experts and local stakeholders yesterday for a vital roundtable discussion as part of the Assembly Minority Task Force on Human Trafficking. The event, held at the Rensselaer County...

Walsh Honors Ballston Spa National Bank as A Historic Preservation Registry Site

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Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) presented a New York State Assembly proclamation to Ballston Spa National Bank at their original location on Front Street in Ballston Spa today to celebrate the organization’s induction into the New York...

Walsh Hosts Fourth Annual Blood Drive Event with American Red Cross

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Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) partnered with the Red Cross today, Aug. 5, for her fourth annual blood drive at the Ballston Spa Elks Club. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. It is essential for surgeries, cancer treatment,...

Walsh Hosts Seventh Annual ThinkDIFFERENTLY Day at Saratoga County Fair

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Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) partnered with members of the Saratoga County Fair Board to host the seventh annual ThinkDIFFERENTLY Day at the Saratoga County Fair today. The event, held from 9 a.m. to noon, offered sensory-friendly activities...

Walsh Joins Saratoga County Family Court: Celebrating Reunification Month

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Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) joined Saratoga County Family Court Judge Amy Knussman and others today to recognize National Reunification Month. During the event, Walsh presented three families with engrossed copies of Assembly Resolution...

Walsh Votes in Favor of Landmark Child Social Media Use & Privacy Legislation

Editor’s Note: View Assemblywoman Walsh’s comments on the bill here. In the final days of session, the New York State Assembly and Senate passed landmark legislation pertaining to the social media use of minors. The Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation...

Walsh: Could There Be Hope for The Notorious Glenville ‘Can Opener’ Bridge?

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Today, the New York State Assembly passed legislation that has the potential to mitigate the amount of bridge strikes in New York. Assembly Bill A.8582-B requires navigation systems that utilize GPS technology to provide the legal clearance of bridges...

Walsh, Smullen Congratulate Winning Broadalbin-Perth High School Odyssey of The Mind Team in Assembly Chamber

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Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) and Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley) were proud to introduce the Broadalbin-Perth High School Odyssey of the Mind team in the Assembly Chamber today to congratulate them on their first-place finish...

Walsh Honors Women Making a Difference in Saratoga, Schenectady and Fulton Counties at Fourth Annual Women of Distinction Event

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Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) was proud to present awards to her 102024 Women of Distinction honorees at the Edison Club today. Walsh hosts Women of Distinction annually to recognize the contributions of outstanding women who may not get...

Walsh Presents $40,000 Check to Ballston Spa Public Library to Launch Major Upgrades

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Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) was proud to present a $40,000 check to the Ballston Spa Public Library today for its Capital Campaign. Serving as the most frequented public center in the Village of Ballston Spa, and catering to a community...

Walsh: No Surprise, New York Ranked as State with Worst Economic Outlook Yet Again

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Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) joined Assembly Minority Conference colleagues for a press conference today at the New York State Capitol to highlight the significance of Tax Day in New York state and summarize the findings of the 2024 Rich...

Walsh Caps off Final Spring-Cleaning Event, Collects ~6,000 lbs. of Documents

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Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) partnered with 3N Document Destruction Inc. for a shredding event today at Dockstader Recreation Park in Galway. This was the final event of three drive-thru style spring-cleaning events being held for residents...

Walsh Collects More Than a Tractor Trailer Full of Electronic Devices

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Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) partnered with Glenville business EWASTE+ for an electronic recycling event today in Ballston Spa. This event was the second of three drive-thru style spring-cleaning events being held for residents of the...

Walsh: There is No Good in ‘Good Cause Eviction’

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Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) spoke at a press conference in the New York State Capitol today to reinforce opposition to ‘good cause eviction’ being included in the final state budget agreement. The press conference was led by Walsh,...

Walsh Completes Drug Take-Back Event, Collects 11 Boxes of Unneeded Medications and Sharps

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Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) partnered with the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office and Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company Station #2 for a drug take-back event today. This is the first of three recycling events in her annual spring cleaning...

Walsh Joins Congressman Molinaro, ‘Voices for Seniors’ to Mark Four-Year Anniversary of Covid Nursing Home Order

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Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) attended a press conference today in the New York State Capitol to renew calls for an independent review on the four-year anniversary of the Department of Health’s (DOH) COVID nursing home order that forced...

Walsh: Assembly One-House Budget Means More Spending, More Taxes

“While I welcome the Assembly Majority’s reversal of the governor’s proposal to cut critical Foundation Aid to our schools, their proposal to offer a 3.2% COLA to direct support professionals and the restoration of CHIPS highway funding, the Assembly...