New York State Assembly

Speaker Carl E. Heastie

Minority Press Releases

August 2023

NYS Parole Board Must Consider Victims, Public Over Child Murderers

The Great New York State Fair is Back for 2023

Barclay, United Way Partner Again to Hold ‘Stone Soup-Pulaski Luncheon’ Benefit Event

Comptroller Report Offers Reality Check on Progressives’ Energy Overhaul

2023 Local Landmarks and Landscapes Art Exhibit Planned

July 2023

Local Legend On The National Stage: Celebrating Oswego’s Mary Walker In Historic Fashion

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

Barclay Kicks Off Story Time At Williamstown Library For Summer Reading Initiative

Oswego County, NYS First Responders Again Prove They Are The Gold Standard Of Emergency Service

National Parks And Recreation Month An Opportunity To Enjoy What NY Has To Offer

June 2023

Overlooked Priorities Mark A Disappointing Session

Summer Reading Challenge Can Help Curb The ‘Summer Slide’

Oswego County Offers No Shortage Of Fun This Summer As Fair And Farmer’s Market Set To Delight

Assembly Minority Press State Agencies For Answers On Migrant Crisis Spending And Oversight Of $1 Billion

Coming Together To Protect Vulnerable New Yorkers Is What We Are Elected To Do

May 2023

Statement By Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

Barclay Kicks Off ‘Blessings In A Backpack’ Donation Drive

Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day Promotes A More Inclusive NY

Barclay Announces Start Of ‘Blessings In A Backpack’ Donation Drive

You Are Not Alone: A Call For Mental Health Awareness

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On The Passing Of Former Assemblyman Gary Finch

In Process & Product, Final State Budget Misses The Mark

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On The 2023-2024 State Budget

April 2023

Leader Barclay Recognizes Local High School Students With Community Service Youth Award

Giving Blood Supports Our Neighbors & Our Communities

Barclay Sponsors Resolution To Commemorate Corporal Barrett Day In City Of Fulton

Barclay, Barlow To Host Blood Drive In Oswego May 19th

Criminal Justice Reform Must Fix New York’s ‘Career Criminal’ Issue

Assembly Majority Reject “Inflation Relief & Consumer Assistance Plan”

Assembly Minority Protections For Crime Victims Rejected By Majority

SUNY’S End To Its Vaccine Mandate Is A Huge Win For NY

Budget Update: Delays, Dysfucntion & A Missed Deadline

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On The Budget Extender Passed Today

March 2023

School Safety Must Be A Top Priority For New York State Lawmakers

Assembly Minority Releases Final Report From Task Force On School Safety & Security

Legislature Must Fix Serious Flaws Created By ‘Raise The Age’

Assembly Minority Proposes “Raise The Age” Reforms To Increase Accountability And Improve Public Safety

Assembly Minority Conference Offers Rules Reforms To Make Assembly Operations More Efficient

Upstate Business Survey Should Be A Call To Action

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On The Assembly One-House Budget Resolution

Local Roads Are Essential

SUNY’S Vaccine Rules Still Creating Confusion For Some P-Tech

Barclay, Assembly Minority Confrence Join Lawsuit To Challenge Unconstitutional Gun Laws

February 2023

February Is Heart Month

Leader Barclay Presents Nancy Fox With Assembly Resolution

Medicaid Shuffle Will Devastate Localities

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Senate Vote For Judge Hector LaSalle

Small Businesses Getting The Short End Of The Stick Is Nothing New In New York

Plenty Of Work Ahead As The State Budget Process Begins

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Gov. Hochul’s Executive Budget Proposal

January 2023

Combating Crime Needs To Be New York’s Top Priority

Judicial Nomination Turned Into Another Albany Fiasco

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Judge Hector LaSalle

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Committee Meeting Broadcasts

State Leaders Must Listen To The Public When Setting The Agenda For 2023

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Gov. Hochul's State Of The State Address

Leader Barclay Delivers Opening Remarks And Welcomes New Minority Members

Leader Barclay Announces Leadership And Committee Positions For 2023 Legislative Session

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

Restoring Contract Oversight Is A Great First Step, But More Should Be Done

Leader Barclay & Assembly Minority Conference Welcome 13 New Members

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

December 2022

Barclay Delivers Funding For Ellisburg Free Library

Looking Ahead To A Productive 2023

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

Leader Barclay's Office Collects Stockings For VA Medical Center

Wishing You And Yours A Merry Christmas And Joyous Holiday Season

Barclay: Approved Environmental Roadmap Puts New York State On A Problematic Path

New Yorkers’ Spirit Of Generosity Is Unmatched

Barclay & Local Leaders Gather To Bless Shoes

NY’S Engery Plans Must Maintain Reliability & Affordability

Assembly Minority Conference Calls For Immediate Convening Of ‘Reimagining Long-Term Care Task Force’

New Yorkers Are Still Owed Answers Regarding State’s Nursing Homes

November 2022

Assembly Minority Conference Re-Elects Will Barclay As Minority Leader

Support Local Businesses This Holiday Season

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

Apprenticeship Week: A Time To Celebrate A Well-Rounded, Skilled Workforce

Assembly Minority Conference Releases Mid-Year Budget Analysis

Barclay Announces 3rd Annual Stocking Drive For Syracuse VA

We Have Much To Be Grateful For On Veterans Day

Gov. Hochul Hiding Budget Report Violates State Law

October 2022

Barclay Announces 2022 Local Landscapes And Landmarks Art Exhibit Opening

Standardized Test Scores Are A Call To Action

Annual ‘Tithe My Shoes’ Donation Drive Under Way

School Safety: A Top Priority For Assembly Minority Conference

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay Speaks At Public Safety Rally In Auburn

Barclay: Do-Nothing Majority Remains Silent On Gov. Hochul’s Blatant Pay-To-Play Scheme

Assembly Minority Leader Barclay Announces State Aid For Fulton Public Library Construction

October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Assembly Minority Conference To Hold Task Force On School Safety & Security

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Court Ruling Declaring NY’S Gun Laws Unconstitutional

Leader Barclay Partners With United Way, Village Of Pulaski On Successful ‘Stone Soup Pulaski’ Luncheon

September 2022

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Labor Commissioner’s Decision To Reduce OT Threshold

Gov. Hochul Would 'Do That All Again' With Pay-To-Play Purchase - And That's The Problem

Expanding P-Tech Opportunities Good For Students And State

Assembly Minority Conference Call On Investigation Committee To Review Hochul Pay-To-Play Deal On COVID Tests

Direct-Support Professionals Need More Resources In NYS

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Expiration Of COVID-19 State Of Emergency

Assembly Minority Conference Call For Budget Hearing To Address Wasteful Purchase Of Overpriced COVID Tests

Honor Those Lost On 9/11 With Compassion & Camaraderie

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Farm Laborers Wage Board OT Recommendation

California’s Energy Nightmare Is A Cautionary Tale For New York’s Climate Policies

August 2022

Barclay Encourages Summer Readers To Send In Reading Challenge

NYS Needs More Than A Phone Call From Gov. Hochul To Be Safe Again

Assembly Minority Introduce Legislation, Launch Petition To Protect School-Approved Competitive Shooting Programs

2022 Local Landscapes And Landmarks Art Exhibit Planned

The New York State Fair, Bigger And Better Than Ever

Back-To-School Shopping Presents A Serious Challenge During Record-High Inflation

Gov. Hochul, Listen To The Experts & Keep Overtime Threshold At 60 Hours; Reject Farm Wage Board Recommendations

July 2022

Legislature Should Return To Albany For Special Session To Address Surge In Crime, Repeal Bail Reform

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

Barclay Announces Enforcement Bill Protecting Parking Access For People With Disabilities Signed By Governor

Gov. Hochul Using Covid As A Political Tool Is Abhorrent

July Is Parks And Recreation Month

Why Is Gov. Hochul Stalling The State’s Covid-19 Response Report?

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay Announces Intention to Nominate Edward D. Carni to State’s New Ethics Oversight Panel

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On JCOPE Decision To Release Report On Former-Gov. Cuomo’s Book Deal

June 2022

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay Stands With Law Enforcement In Albany

Summer Reading Challenge: A Great Way To Maintain Mental Sharpness

Enjoy New York’s Abundance Of Fresh Fruits & Vegetables This Month

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay Statement On First Meeting Of The Domestic Terrorism Task Force

A Recall Election And The Ramifications In New York

Assembly And Senate Minority Leaders Introduce Amendment To Establish A Recall Process For District Attorneys

June Is National Dairy Month

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay Appoints Brian Archie To Racial Equity Working Group

May 2022

Come Together, Get To Work And Fix This – Whatever It Takes

Assembly Minority Leader Barclay Pays Tribute To PBA Hall Of Famer Mark Roth

Barclay To Collect Food For ‘Blessings In A Backpack’ Drive

May Is Military Appreciation Month

Assembly Minority Conference Call For First Meeting Of The Domestic Terrorism Task Force

NY Minority Conference Leaders: Bring Back Capital Punishment For Buffalo Shooter

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

New York’s Climate Goals Have The Potential To Result In A Dangerous Reliability Crisis

Barclay Partners With Local Libraries To Distribute Free Covid Test Kits

April 2022

Take Care Of Yourself: Mental Health Is Essential To Overall Health

Barclay Recognizes Local High School Students For Community Service, Volunteerism

Leader Barclay Stands With Crime Victim Advocates In Honor Of Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Barclay, Barlow To Host Annual Blood Drive

Volunteer Firefighters Make Incredible Sacrifices For Their Communities

Albany’s Budget Process Remains Severely Broken

Statement From Assembly Minoirty Leader Will Barclay On Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin’s Arrest

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On The Enacted 2022-23 State Budget

March 2022

Leader Barclay Honors NYSUT Representative Pat Kush

Leader Barclay, Colleagues Welcome Law Enforcement Professionals To Albany

Assembly & Senate Minority Conference, Law Enforcement Officials Call For Criminal Justice Changes In The 2022-23 State Budget

A Tragic Loss Of Life Leaves Community Searching For Answers

New York: Let’s Punish Law-Abiding Citizens With Backward Policy, Again

Assembly Minority Conference Call For Review Of DOH Policies After Nursing Home Audit

March Is Red Cross Month

Leader Barclay Displays Local Artwork In Albany

Leader Barclay And Colleagues Call For More Funding For Local Roads

Local Roads Are Essential: Infrastructure Funding Critical To New York’s Economic Success

Local Roads Drive Our Local Economies

Leader Barclay Joins Colleagues In Honoring Fallen Officer’s Family, Police Officers On The Assembly Floor

February 2022

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

New Yorkers Can Comment On The Consequences Of Climate Goals

‘Future Farmers Of America Week’ An Opportunity To Reevaluate A Dangerous Proposal

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

Leader Barclay Joins Brian Reeves At Press Conference To Advocate For Agriculture Industry

Assembly Minority Calls On Gov. Hochul To Reject Lowering Farm Workers Overtime Threshold

Minority Conference Amendment Seeks To End School Mask Mandate; Majority Votes To Keep School Children In Masks

The Pattern Continues In Albany: Masks, Mandates & More Government Overreach

Assemblymen Ra, Ashby & Colleagues Host ‘No Surrender’ Veteran Initiative: Making PTSD A Priority

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Today’s Mask Mandate Announcement

Assembly Minority Conference Question Hochul, DOH Commissioner On Proposals To Make Temporary COVID Regulations Permanent

Heart Health Is Important For All New Yorkers

January 2022

Assembly Minority Conference Issues Task Force Report To Address ‘Middle-Skills Gap’ In NYS

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

New York’s Farmers Cannot Withstand Any More Economic Obstacles

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On State Appellate Court’s Mask Mandate Ruling

Assembly Minority Calls For ‘Inflation Relief & Consumer Assistance Plan’ To Help New Yorkers During Historic Price Hikes

Gov. Hochul’s Budget Proposal Features Record-Breaking, Out-Of-Control Spending

Assembly Minority Conference Review Committee Introduces 2022 Roadmap

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On The Executive Budget Presentation

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

Barclay To Provide Free COVID-19 Rapid Tests At Fulton War Memorial

New York Assembly And Senate Minority Conferences: Restore Public Safety Now

In Albany, Public Safety Must Be A Priority In 2022

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Gov. Hochul’s State Of The State Address

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay