As the holidays and cold winter weather descend upon New York, the needs of those facing difficult economic conditions become particularly accentuated and salient. Often, the generosity, kindness and goodwill of the community are the difference between...

Small businesses are the backbone of New York’s communities and one of the most important elements of our state’s economy. Data from Empire State Development shows a whopping 98% of all businesses in New York are classified as small businesses and...

Today, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) announced he and many local partners are launching the fourth annual “Stockings for Veterans” drive—a holiday season effort to collect personal-care items for veterans at the VA Medical...

“Thanksgiving Day offers us an opportunity to reflect on and appreciate the special moments we share with family and friends. Traditions and celebrations are unique to every home and provide us a chance to remember what is important during this time...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) was recently joined by officials from the Town of Hastings to announce his assistance in securing funding for essential highway equipment, primarily designated for snow removal purposes. The newly acquired...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) today announced that he is once again participating in the annual “Tithe My Shoes” charity drive, an effort to collect new or gently used shoes and boots for the Rescue Mission with an emphasis...

Veterans Day serves as a meaningful occasion to honor the remarkable courage and sacrifices made by our nation's heroes. It also offers a chance for us to reflect on the major contributions they have made to safeguard our freedoms and uphold our democracy....

New York’s college campuses are no place for antisemitism, hate speech or violence of any kind, and any university administration that fails to ensure as much has no business running a school in our state. Incidents at Cornell University, where a student...

In response to the rising incidents of antisemitism on college campuses, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) and the Assembly Minority Conference have introduced legislation requiring colleges within New York state to directly address recent alarming...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) today announced he is working in partnership with the City of Fulton to secure a $100,000 Capital Grant for facility improvements at Bullhead Point. A 2021 survey showed the city’s senior population...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) recently honored William C. Patterson for receiving the 2023 Oswego Veteran of the Year from the City of Oswego Veterans Council. He served in both Korea and Vietnam. While serving in the 1st Infantry...

In a letter to Cornell University President Martha Pollack, state Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) addressed the weekend’s antisemitic activity on Cornell’s campus and posed a series of questions to the university president about...

“The governor’s mid-year budget report offers some early warning signs that Albany must heed for the FY 2025 state budget. It also reinforces what Assembly Minority has been saying for years: spend less. When Gov. Hochul submitted her first budget...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a critical time to shed light on an issue that affects countless individuals and families across the nation. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), nearly 20 people per minute...

Living on edge, fearful they could be the next statistic in a surge of criminal activity in communities across the state, this should not be a New Yorker’s story. Unfortunately, following the misguided criminal justice reforms championed by progressives,...

In partnership with seven local art associations, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay and his staff encourage local artists in the 120th Assembly District to submit their artwork to be added to the Local Landscape and Landmark Art Exhibit. The art...

There have been great strides in the fight against breast cancer in recent decades—the National Breast Cancer Foundation notes a 40% decline in breast cancer-related deaths between 1989 and 2016—and early detection has been cited as one of the primary...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) recently held his Summer Reading Challenge Reward Party at the Oswego Public Library. More than 60 kids from the 120th Assembly District participated in the challenge this year, which required them...

New York state’s many incredible sheriffs give our communities peace of mind by putting those they are sworn to protect above themselves. We owe them a huge debt of gratitude, and that is why this week I want to take a moment to highlight some of the...

Gun owners, outdoor sportsmen and women and stores selling firearms and ammunition will be subjected to some troublesome procedures and protocols after new regulations went into effect on Wednesday, Sept. 13. The crux of the changes pertains to the way...