The Great New York State Fair will once again kick off on Aug. 27 and run until Monday, Sept. 7. The State Fair’s history in Syracuse is long and proud. The annual 12-day event has steadily expanded since its early days. In 1841, the nation’s first...

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the governor’s decision to convene a Wage Board for the purposes of considering increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour for fast food workers. It has been reported that the governor convened the Wage...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I--Pulaski) announced today that the Central Square and Baldwinsville public libraries have been awarded public library construction grant funds. Baldwinsville Public Library, located at 33 East Genesee St. in Baldwinsville,...

Joyce Mitchell, the woman who confessed to assisting two convicted murderers escape from Clinton Correctional Facility, will still collect a public pension thanks to Albany’s failure to pass a widely-supported reform measure. In her retirement years,...

Two bills, in particular, which passed the State Legislature, could help both seniors and visually-impaired residents if signed into law by the Governor. I supported each in the Assembly and both passed with overwhelming bipartisan support. Help...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) is encouraging interested constituents to participate in a New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) public comment period to assess telecommunication services in New York State. “The PSC is seeking...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) today announced that interested constituents can take the New York State boater safety course online. Previously, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation required boat operators...

Fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, honey, wine, and cheese all are out in abundance this time of year throughout the region and will be for the next few months at local farmers’ markets. Farmers’ Markets provide an opportunity to buy local...

There are a number of local residents who display the signs on their property that read “Look Twice, Save a Life.” It’s a campaign that started many years ago designed to help protect motorcyclists. It was created by the parents of a 25-year-old...

The 2015 Legislative Session has ended. There were many accomplishments, but the list of what did not get done for Upstate is longer. Instead, the end of session was dominated by New York City issues like rent control, property tax exemptions for NYC...

Now that the school year has ended, a great way for children to retain the vocabulary and knowledge they’ve acquired this school year is to encourage them to read each day over the summer. Studies show that reading just 15 minutes a day helps prevent...

"I'm pleased session has ended, and we were able to extend the property tax cap. Still, more needs to be done on scaling back taxes in general, but I'm glad this cap is in place and will continue for at least four more years. We passed an important...

The Legislature recently passed a bill that, if signed by the Governor, would reform the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and expedite the process for those in search of public records. The measure passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in both...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) today announced that he is circulating a petition to garner public support for legislation (A5454a) that would help ban synthetic drug sales in retail stores and toughen penalties against sales and use—putting...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) recently presented the board members of the Safe Haven Museum and Education Center with a resolution memorializing Holocaust Remembrance Day. The Safe Haven Museum and Education Center in Oswego commemorates the...

It is not a secret that New York is a challenging state in which to do business because of our high taxes and oppressive regulatory scheme. Some, not all, of these policies originate out of New York City which faces different demographics and economic...

The following is a statement from Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) following the committee vote on Assembly Bill 7878 by the Assembly Committee on Corrections today. The committee advanced a bill that would remove the current residency requirements...

Here are some bills introduced by lawmakers that make some of us scratch our heads. Even by Albany’s standards, these are a bit unbelievable. I want to share a few with you this week. A6145—If some New York lawmakers have their way, Happy Meal...

Access to quality healthcare is a necessary component for a thriving community, and we are fortunate to have great healthcare facilities and providers in Central New York. That being said, our healthcare system is under stress because we continue to...

Memorial Day is an American tradition. For generations, our country has set aside this day to honor brave men and women who have fought and died to protect our American freedoms and God-given rights. Civil War veteran and Supreme Court Justice Oliver...