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...

Upstate New York offers both residents and visitors some of the most spectacular natural resources and destinations in the state and the nation. During the crisp fall weather, many of these locations provide magnificent opportunities for apple picking,...

The migrant crisis in New York continues to escalate. There are now more than 100,000 migrants whose records, including things like vaccination status for those about to be enrolled in our public schools, are a complete mystery to local and state officials....

“I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Oswego County Sheriff “Moe” Todd. He was more than a great public servant, who dedicated over 40 years of his life to local law enforcement. He was a dear friend and part of the very fabric...

The New York State Board of Parole will be deciding two very important matters in the coming weeks, and I want to be clear how fervently the Assembly Minority Conference stands with the families of the victims of these heinous crimes. The two killers,...

We’re right around the corner for one of the most anticipated events of the year as the New York State Fair prepares to open on August 23 in Syracuse and run through September 4. The annual Central New York tradition features exciting new acts and exhibits,...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay announced today that he is once again partnering with the United Way of Greater Oswego County, the Pulaski community, restaurant professionals and business leaders to hold a Stone Soup-Pulaski Luncheon on Thursday,...

Artists from the 120th Assembly District are once again invited to participate in Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay’s annual Local Landmarks and Landscapes visual art exhibit. This is the fourth annual exhibit designed to showcase the district’s...

As New York attempts to meet the requirements of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), it is becoming clearer the fears about its shortcomings are about to become a reality. More evidence of this came by way of New York Comptroller...

Oswego residents are intimately familiar with the history and contributions of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker. Thanks to an incredible effort locally, combined with a commitment from the federal government, millions more Americans will get to know our most accomplished...

“I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Oswego County Minority Committee Chairman Fred Beardsley. Fred has been a friend, a mentor and a leader for so many here in Oswego County. It has been an honor to know Fred personally and work with him...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) had the honor of being the guest reader at the Williamstown Public Library story hour today. Leader Barclay said it was great to see the kids and encouraged them to participate in the Assembly Summer...

Residents of Oswego County and in other parts of the state are still reeling from this week’s major flooding event, but thanks to the incredible work of our local emergency service personnel and first responders the impact of the event did not reach...

July is celebrated as Parks and Recreation Month. Since 1985, the National Recreation and Parks Association has been celebrating this tradition to promote strong, vibrant and resilient communities. New York is home to many natural marvels, and I encourage...

“Today we celebrate the birth of our nation and recognize the historic significance of the Fourth of July. On this date in 1776, our founding fathers adopted the Declaration of Independence, establishing the United States of America as a free country....

There does not seem to be any limit to how far New York’s left wing will go in the name of climate change extremism. Since the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) was passed in 2019, Albany leadership has been racing to completely...

As legislators, we are charged with developing legislation to improve public safety, the economy and the quality of life here in New York. Unfortunately, over the last six months, not much of the legislation that passed moved the needle on any of these...