We are fortunate in this area to have access to so much homegrown produce—from maple syrup to onions, to fresh peaches and sweet corn. This time of year there are many opportunities to take advantage of the local harvests at farmer’s markets. Fresh...

Just one week following the last day of the 2017 Legislative Session, the governor called state lawmakers back to Albany for Extraordinary Session to take up legislation that would extend mayoral control of New York City schools and other measures. When...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) is pleased to once again sponsor the Assembly Summer Reading Challenge. Students who read at least 15 minutes per day for 40 days this summer will receive a certificate from Assemblyman Barclay and be invited...

Two hundred years ago, the first ceremonial shovelful of dirt was dug on the Erie Canal near Rome, NY. In July 1817, New York officially undertook construction of what would become the longest artificial waterway and greatest public works project in...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) today announced that the Assembly passed a bill he is a sponsor of that will assist property owners dealing with damage as a result of flooding on Lake Ontario and connected waterways. Property owners along...

Albany’s corruption challenges are well-documented and unfortunately the problems have ensnared both the legislative and the executive branches. In November of last year, eight people were indicted by a federal grand jury on corruption charges related...

Today, Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) called for the swift passage of legislation to assist those facing property damage incurred as a result of flooding on Lake Ontario. Property owners along the southern and eastern shores of the lake...

June is National Dairy Month—a time set aside to recognize dairy farmers and the impact dairy farming has on our economy. National Dairy Month started in 1937 to promote drinking milk and has evolved into a way to celebrate our dedicated dairy farmers...

During these last weeks of the 2017 Legislative session, I am pushing for increased penalties for synthetic drug dealers, legislative ethics and rules reform, oversight of economic development programs, and financial assistance for flood victims. Synthetic...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref--Pulaski) and Assemblyman Bob Oaks (R,C--Macedon) announced today that they have introduced legislation that if enacted, would provide tax relief for property owners along the Lake Ontario shoreline and tributaries...

Since April, property owners along Lake Ontario spanning from Western New York to the North Country have been battling record-breaking lake levels and have experienced widespread flooding and significant property damage. Entire communities have been...

Since Civil War times, our country has set aside a time in the late spring to honor brave men and women who have fought and died to protect our American freedoms and rights. People hold tributes at cemeteries, organize and march in parades, and plan...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) and Assemblyman Robert C. Oaks (R,C-Macedon) have joined efforts to draft new legislation to address property damages incurred as a result of flooding and record high water levels on Lake Ontario. According...

New York State is a leader in the arts but one of the things that our region has traditionally struggled with is obtaining funding to help support the arts. Since New York City is so big and provides much by way of culture and entertainment, much of...

Property owners along the southern and eastern shores on Lake Ontario are being hit hard with flooding this spring. The higher than normal rainfall and rapid snow melt have caused lake levels to surge and property owners are now facing levels that are...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I, Ref—Pulaski) will host his annual blood drive on Friday May 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oswego Elks Lodge at 132 W. 5th St., Oswego. Those donating will receive a free box of Girl Scout cookies while supplies last....

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) today applauded the governor for declaring a state of emergency for communities affected by flooding along the Lake Ontario shore. "I am pleased the Governor declared a state of emergency for property owners...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) released the following statement today after a hearing held in Albany by the Assembly Majority who questioned the state's decision to invest in nuclear power generation. "I am pleased the Public Service...

This year’s budget contains an incentive for localities to share services through a newly created Countywide Shared Services Tax Savings initiative. While many localities and counties in our region already share services, under this new plan localities...

Lake Ontario southern and eastern shore communities are bracing for flooding as they are faced with lake levels more than 20 inches above the norm, and still rising. The probability of extensive flooding and significant property loss is extremely high....