There are thousands of small businesses in New York state, and each one is an integral, valued part of the communities they serve. These local establishments drive our state’s economy by offering unique goods and services and they play a critical role...

“Thanksgiving Day is a time to express our appreciation for family and friends and give thanks for the many blessings we are fortunate to have. Longstanding traditions and celebrations are unique to every home and give us all a chance to reflect on...

Apprenticeship Week is a time when business, education and government leaders can highlight the impact that workforce training and alternative pathways have on our state and our economy. Celebrated nationally from Monday, Nov. 14 to Sunday, Nov. 20, the...

Today, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) announced the third annual “Stockings for Veterans” drive – an effort to collect personal-care items for veterans who must spend the Christmas holiday at the VA Medical Center in Syracuse....

Every November, we recognize the bravery, dedication and sacrifice of our nation’s incredible service-men and women. Veterans Day provides us an opportunity to reflect on all they have done for us, and continue to do each day, to keep us safe and our...

The deadline for Governor Hochul to release the state’s mid-year budget report was Sunday, Oct. 30. We are still waiting for it. The mandated public report that outlines the state’s current financial health has taken a back seat to the governor’s...

Preparing New York’s students for the workforce and the responsibilities and challenges beyond school is the most important job of any education system. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, these goals became significantly more challenging, and...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) today invited members of the public to his 3rd Annual Local Landscapes and Landmarks visual art exhibit opening on November 5 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Art Association of Oswego, Inc. “We have received...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-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...

Keeping the public safe is the most important job of any legislative body. That charge comes with many different considerations, and in recent months we have seen a critical gap in the safety of New York’s school children. To help address that gap,...

Yesterday, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay participated in a rally at the Auburn Correctional Facility, which was hosted by Claudia Tenney. The rally was aimed at bringing attention to the increasing dangers facing correctional officers across the...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) announced today that the Fulton Public Library will receive nearly $44,000 in state funding to implement needed upgrades and improve access to the facility. Through a grant award of $43,688, the library...

Domestic violence is an ongoing problem affecting millions of Americans every year. On average, approximately 20 individuals are abused each minute by their intimate partner, which totals around 10 million women and men over the course of year, according...

Each year, nearly 17,000 women in New York state are diagnosed with breast cancer and it claims the lives of around 2,500 of them. Estimates suggest approximately one in eight women will receive a breast cancer diagnosis during their lifetime. As such,...

“It was obvious before the ink was dry on the page that Majority lawmakers rushed and reckless gun laws were unconstitutional. The Federal Court ruled correctly today. It should serve as a lesson to Gov. Hochul and legislative Majority about what happens...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) announced today that ‘Stone Soup Pulaski’ was a huge success. The luncheon enabled United Way of Greater Oswego County to directly assist food programs in the Pulaski community with more than $3,700...

“Today’s decision by Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon to reduce the farm labor overtime threshold is ill-advised and reckless, and completely ignores the concerns raised by family farmers and laborers across the state.I’m extremely disappointed...

Education comes in many forms. As such, it is important to facilitate learning, especially from a young age, across a wide spectrum of skills and industries to help ensure a well-balanced and robust workforce. For this reason, I’ve always supported...

Too often, fiscal and social policies developed by the state’s One-Party leadership are misaligned with the needs of those living here. The overwhelming shortage of direct-support professionals caring for the disability community is a prime example...

“Gov. Kathy Hochul has finally decided to acknowledge formally what the majority of us have known for months, COVID-19 is no longer an emergency in New York state.Thanks to the continued pressure from the Minority, public pushback in nearly every sector...