New Emerging Opioid Underscores Need for Maher’s Identify Dangerous Drugs Act
Jun 29, 2026
As New York continues to confront the devastating opioid epidemic, a newly emerging synthetic opioid known as cychlorphine serves as another reminder that dangerous drugs are evolving faster than our ability to detect them. Over the past decade, communities...
Assemblyman Maher Promotes Fountain House Study after Touring Facility and Meeting Program Leadership
Jun 22, 2026
Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) is highlighting the work of Fountain House and a newly released study demonstrating the effectiveness of the clubhouse model in improving quality of life for individuals living with serious mental illness. Last year,...
New Property Tax Relief Option for 100% Disabled Veterans
Jun 10, 2026
New York state’s newly enacted state budget contains a revision to the Real Property Tax Law regarding veterans’ property tax exemptions. The newly enacted state budget allows local governments to provide a full property tax exemption for veterans...
Maher Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Establish a Task Force on Chronic Absenteeism in Public Schools
May 28, 2026
Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) expressed his support for bipartisan legislation (A.11345) that would establish a task force to study and make recommendations on chronic absenteeism in public schools. Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10%...
Maher Welcomes Delay of Costly Electric School Bus Mandate in State Budget
May 22, 2026
Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) welcomed the inclusion of a delay to New York’s zero-emission school bus mandate in the final 2026-27 state budget, calling the change an important step toward easing financial pressure on school districts and taxpayers...
Maher Recognizes EMS Memorial Ceremony and Honors Local EMS Professional
May 21, 2026
Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) recognized the life and service of Pamela Hehn, a constituent from the 101st Assembly District, during the annual New York State EMS Memorial Ceremony held this week in Albany. The ceremony serves as a tribute to EMS...