March is Women’s History Month and this year marks the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote in New York. Many of the early crusaders who fought for the right to vote for U.S. women lived in Upstate New York. Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B....

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) called for increased transparency in New York State government during Sunshine Week, which is being observed through Saturday, March 18. This initiative advocates for an open government where citizens have...

Over the last few weeks, certain self-proclaimed environmental groups have begun an all-out effort to convince the legislature to overturn New York’s newly adopted Clean Energy Standard (“CES”). The CES is a landmark policy adopted last year by...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) today called for a $150 million increase in state aid for the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) in the state budget. The Governor’s proposed budget calls for $438.1 million...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) released the following statement today following an Assembly committee hearing in Albany during which some so-called environmental groups and Assembly Downstate representatives questioned the need for nuclear...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) released the following statement today after it was announced that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the transfer of FitzPatrick from Entergy to Exelon. “I applaud the Nuclear Regulatory Commission...

According to the Healthcare Association of New York State, New York is facing a doctor shortage and that shortage is likely to intensify over the next decade. This is especially problematic for rural and low-income communities where there are even fewer...

Today, Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) joined his colleagues at a press conference announcing legislation to repeal portions of the SAFE Act in Upstate New York and on Long Island. This legislation would limit provisions of the SAFE Act to the...

There are more than 6,000 public libraries in New York State providing access to books, movies, technology, various workshops and classes. They enrich our communities and provide educational opportunities at every stage of life. In addition to being...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) will host two coffee hour town hall meetings on Saturday, March 11. One will take place at 8:30 a.m. at the Redfield Town Hall, located at 4830 County Route 17 in Redfield. The other Town Hall will be at 10 a.m....

February is National Heart Month and also the time when people "Go Red for Women." These efforts are aimed at promoting awareness of heart disease. This month, local groups have been featured in the workplace and on the news wearing red to promote heart...

There are many positive reasons to live and work in New York. Unfortunately, state taxes are not one of them. Each year, the Tax Foundation, an independent tax policy research organization based in Washington, D.C., publishes various reports ranking...

Today, Assemblyman Will Barclay(R,C,I-Pulaski) expressed concern regarding five new bills giving additional rights to illegal immigrants. These bills would give college tuition assistance for illegal aliens, New York City ID exemptions and...

Last month, the NYS Public Service Commission (“PSC) took important action on upgrading the state’s electrical grid. This is the first step in addressing New York’s outdated transmission infrastructure. In doing so, the state can reduce its reliance...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) released the following statement today after the State Assembly today passed a resolution which paves the way for public officials to be stripped of their pension if convicted of a felony related to their public...

One of the cornerstones of the campaign for President of self-proclaimed socialist Bernie Sanders was that public colleges and universities should be tuition “free.” Not to be outdone, Hillary Clinton also made tuition-free higher education part...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) released the following statement today after it was announced that the Village of Phoenix and the City of Fulton were awarded grants through the state's Restore New York Communities initiative. The City of Fulton...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) released the following statement today in reaction to the Public Service Commission (PSC) affirming the need for upgrades to transmission in New York. Included is a letter dated Jan. 4, 2017 from Assemblyman...

"I am deeply disappointed that the International Joint Commission has adopted their Plan 2014 which will regulate water levels on Lake Ontario. This ill-conceived plan does nothing to protect land owners along the southern and eastern parts of Lake Ontario...

About 2 million people hunt, fish and trap in the state, ranking New York third in the nation in the number of sportsmen and women obtaining licenses and permits. Local communities and the state benefit economically from the license sales and associated...