Upstate New York is home to some of the most incredible natural resources in the country. From our incredible mountain ranges, rivers, lakes and the “Grand Canyon of the East,” we have much to be proud of. During July, which is designated Park and...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) visited the Mexico Public Library on Tuesday where he read to a group of local children and encouraged them to embrace reading throughout their summer break. During the visit, Leader Barclay promoted...

New York state is home to some of the best produce in the nation. Our hardworking farmers deliver quality products here and across the country, nourishing our workforce and students and powering our economy. One of the simplest and most direct ways to...

“Today, we recognize the birth of our great nation and celebrate the freedoms set forth by our forefathers in the Declaration of Independence — that all people are created equal, with the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness....

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) is encouraging young readers to take part in the annual New York State Assembly Summer Reading Challenge, a program designed to keep students engaged and learning while school is out for the summer....

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) joined the grand opening of Friends of Recovery Oswego County’s new Recovery Community Outreach Center located at 808 W. Broadway in Fulton. The space will allow the organization to support recovery...

“Today’s commitment from Gov. Kathy Hochul to build a new nuclear power facility in New York is a positive step forward in strengthening the state’s energy grid. As a longtime advocate for nuclear energy—especially with existing plants in Oswego...

“First and foremost, my heart goes out to the families and loved ones of former Minnesota Speaker Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Hoffman. This tragic event is being felt across the country. Anyone who serves in public office does so knowing they'll...

“First and foremost, my heart goes out to the families and loved ones of former Minnesota Speaker Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Hoffman. This tragic event is being felt across the country.Anyone who serves in public office does so knowing they'll face...

Education is our first line of defense when it comes to combating the evils of drug addiction. Too often, our youngest New Yorkers are exposed to illegal, deadly substances with no concept of the risks associated with buying, selling and using those substances....

This week at the State Capitol, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) visited with U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York, John Sarcone III. Mr. Sarcone was nominated to the position by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi earlier...

As is often the case with proposed legislation in New York, bills are poorly planned, ignore input from stakeholders and ultimately increase costs for businesses. That’s exactly what would happen under the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure...

Earlier this week, Gov. Kathy Hochul directed the New York Power Authority to develop and execute a plan to build a “zero-emission advanced nuclear power plant” at a to-be-determined location in Upstate New York. I applaud this decision, and I am...

Memorial Day is widely considered the unofficial start of summer, and the subsequent barbeques, parades and backyard parties commemorating the day are a wonderful way to reconnect with family and friends. But Memorial Day is more than just a long weekend....

“The final 2025-26 state budget, reaching an unprecedented $254 billion, represents another reckless escalation of spending that does little to improve New York’s fiscal stability or economic condition. This spending plan, the latest in 15 years and...

Earlier this week, the New York State Assembly passed the Medical Aid in Dying Act (A.136/S.138) by a narrow 81-67 margin – one of the closest votes we’ve seen in years. During the four-hour debate, the maximum time allowed by Assembly rules, legislators...

“Assembly Majority today passed a bill to allow suicide-by-doctor in New York, taking a dangerous step that carries irreparable consequences. By inserting its authority into one of the most important aspects of human life—the decision to end it—they...

Earlier this month, I wrote to the Public Service Commission (PSC) to express my concerns about yet another example of government overreach in New York state. Last year, the Renewable Action through Project Interconnection Deployment (RAPID) Act, which...

New York’s volunteer firefighters have long demonstrated an unwavering commitment to protecting our communities. Whether responding to a fire, natural disaster or public health emergency, they bravely face these challenging situations with courage and...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) joined his colleagues, Sen. Mark Walczyk (Senate District 49), Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C-Black River) and Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown), to introduce legislation that would provide New York state school...