New York’s Rent Relief Program Is Failing, Billions Have Yet to Be Distributed
Jul 30, 2021
Tenants and landlords throughout New York state have been among some of the most negatively impacted due to the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. The need to provide financial relief has been obvious for quite some time, which is why our Conference...
Gun Violence Emergency Declaration an Executive Diversion from Bad Policy
Jul 6, 2021
Earlier this week, Gov. Cuomo issued an executive order declaring gun violence a “disaster emergency,” representing a “first-in-the-nation” strategy to combat crime. This forced, contrived approach to solving a problem was largely...
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
Jul 6, 2021
“On the issue of Andrew Cuomo’s gun violence disaster emergency, there is very little difference between New York’s status as ‘first in the nation’ and ‘worst in the nation.’ The governor’s decision to issue...
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
Jul 2, 2021
“The decision by the Port Authority to delay construction of the new warehouse is appropriate and welcome news in the community. I’m pleased that public response seems to have made a difference. Hopefully, a collaborative resolution can be...
Honoring America This Fourth of July
Jul 2, 2021
There are many elements that bond us together as Americans: our democratic ideals, our love of freedom, the value we place on hard work, ingenuity and fighting for what we believe in. The Fourth of July is a day when we can reflect on those things and...
Barclay Honors Area High School Students with Community Service Leadership Award
Jul 1, 2021
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) today announced that 14 area high school students were awarded the newly-created 2021 Leader Barclay Community Service Youth Recognition Award. The award seeks to recognize and honor outstanding high...
