Human trafficking is a complex and troubling problem in New York. At the heart of that complexity is a lack of information and awareness about how it happens, who it impacts and how to stop it. The Assembly Minority Conference Task Force on Human Trafficking...

On Wednesday, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) and members of the Assembly Minority Conference honored Vietnam veterans at the New York State Capitol in recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, which is observed on March 29....

Earlier this month, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) joined the Village of Phoenix to honor Danny Dunn and celebrate his extraordinary 60 years of service as a firefighter, educator, and historian. Throughout his career, Dunn has made...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) announced the Assembly Minority Joint Budget Conference Committee appointments for fiscal year 2025-2026.“As state budget discussions take shape ahead of the April 1st deadline, the Joint Budget Conference...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) was recently presented with the annual “Circle of Friends” Award from the New York Farm Bureau (NYFB), an organization dedicated to advocating for New York’s agricultural industry. Each year, the...

New York’s local roads and bridges have been severely neglected for years. Investments in these critical arteries consistently fell short of what is needed to ensure safe, reliable travel for commuters, tourists and businesses living, visiting and operating...

In response to the recent extreme winter weather events in Central New York, including heavy snow and ice, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) and Sen. Mark Walczyk penned a letter to the governor seeking further state assistance. The...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) joined his Minority Conference colleagues to announce his bill mandating a comprehensive forensic audit of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The legislation was conceived following numerous high-profile...

The scope of our responsibilities as legislators is broad, and we are afforded the opportunity to protect the residents of New York through a diverse range of policies. One such way we can protect our constituency is through enacting laws to raise awareness...

“The Trump Administration’s decision to halt congestion pricing is a win for New Yorkers and motorists already burdened by the high cost of living. Back in June, the governor shut down the program herself, claiming she was ‘standing up for the hard-working...