Press Releases

Walsh: Holding Gov. Accountable Remains #1 Priority

“The speaker and Chairman Lavine have made the right decision in allowing us to move forward with reviewing evidence provided by our outside counsel and, ultimately, to produce a thorough report made available to the public for review. “I am proud...

Walsh on Cuomo’s Resignation

“Gov. Cuomo did the right thing for New Yorkers by resigning. Now, we can move forward and focus on our state’s recovery without scandals plaguing our leadership. “However, just because he has resigned, does not mean he is off the hook. Gov. Cuomo...

Walsh Responds to Attorney General’s Report Findings Against Cuomo

“Based on the report and findings by the Attorney General’s independent investigation into the several very serious allegations of sexual harassment against the governor, I believe that he should do the right thing on behalf of the people of the State...

Walsh Hosts Successful Summer Blood Drive

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Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) teamed up with the American Red Cross to host a summer blood drive on Monday, Aug. 2. According to the Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. Being able to donate blood is critical in...

Walsh Hosts Fourth Annual ThinkDIFFERENTLY Day at Saratoga County Fair

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Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) and the Saratoga County Fair Board hosted their fourth annual ThinkDIFFERENTLY Day for those living with disabilities and their families. This special event offers attendees with special needs the opportunity...

Legislation to Extend Financial Support for Adult Dependents with Disabilities Passes Assembly and Senate

Today the Senate passed legislation that enables families with adult dependent children under the age of 26 to seek child support when the adult child’s developmental disabilities necessitate a living allowance. The bill passed unanimously in the Assembly...

Walsh: It’s Time We Unmask Our Children

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For a video clip of Assemblywoman Walsh’s comments, please click here. ​​Today, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) joined Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) and members of the Assembly Minority Conference in introducing a bill...

Walsh Calls for Support to Remove Declared State of Emergency

Today, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) joined members of the Assembly and Senate Minority Conferences to introduce a resolution that would terminate the state disaster emergency declared by Executive Order 202. “As our state starts...

Walsh Echoes Calls to Restore Order to NYS

Today, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) joined members of the Assembly Minority Conference to introduce their “Restore Order” legislative package, which is aimed at addressing the surge of violence that has been seen in neighborhoods...

Walsh Criticizes New Mask Guidance For Day Care And Day Camps

“As many New Yorkers celebrated the state’s adaptation of federal guidance that allows them to be mask free in most settings, children two years and older weren’t so lucky. The sudden directive that daycares and day camps require children to wear...

Walsh Hosts Final Event of Free Spring-Cleaning Series

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This spring, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) hosted three drive-thru style Free Spring-Cleaning Events. The electronic recycling event with E-WASTE + was the third and final drive-thru style Free Spring-Cleaning Event held in the 112th Assembly...

Walsh To Host Drive-Thru Electronic Recycling Event

This spring, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) is hosting drive-thru style Free Spring-Cleaning Events. The third and final event is a drive-thru Electronic Recycling Event with EWASTE+ on Saturday, May 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. COVID-19...

Eviction Extension Is Not Fair to Anyone

“At the onset of the pandemic, the eviction moratorium aided New Yorkers who needed it. Extending the eviction and foreclosure moratorium for an additional four months, the exact same day the governor has announced plans for a full re-opening of our...

Walsh Hosts Successful Shredding Event

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Today, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) hosted a Shredding Event in conjunction with 3N Document Destruction. This was the second of three drive-thru style Free Spring-Cleaning Events held in the 112th Assembly District. “The event offered...

Walsh Reacts To Legislature Overturning Executive Orders

“Today, the Assembly voted to overturn portions of executive orders issued by Gov. Cuomo during the pandemic. Some of these directives include removing the requirement to buy food with an alcoholic beverage, and rescinding vaccine administration protocols...

Walsh Echoes Calls To End Eviction Moratorium

Today, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) joined the Assembly Minority Conference on a press conference via Zoom to voice concerns on the Majority’s bill to extend the state’s eviction moratorium.  ​The eviction moratorium was set...

Walsh to Host Drive-Thru Shredding Event

This spring, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) is hosting drive-thru style Free Spring-Cleaning Events. The second is a Shredding Event in conjunction with 3N Document Destruction on Saturday, May 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is a four...

Walsh Joins Calls to Update Covid-19 Quarantine Protocols in Group Homes

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) joined Assemblywoman Missy Miller (R,C,I-Atlantic Beach) on a press conference today regarding COVID-19 quarantine protocols in group homes. They were joined by other lawmakers, the New York Alliance for...

Walsh Hosts Successful First Free Spring-Cleaning Event

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This spring, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) is hosting drive-thru style Free Spring-Cleaning Events. The first event was a Drug Take-Back Event with the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department that took place on Saturday, April 17. “It...

Walsh and Assembly Minority Conference Request Justification for Cuomo’s Extended Curfew on Restaurants and Bars

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston), Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) and members of the Assembly Minority Conference wrote a letter to Speaker Heastie seeking the official documents from Gov. Cuomo and Department of Health...