Press Releases

Manktelow Concerned About Threats Posed by Green Light Law

Assemblyman Brian Manktelow (R,C,I,Ref-Lyons), Congressman Tom Reed, and Sen. Pamela Helming at the press conference on Monday, February 24 regarding the Green Light Law.
Editor’s Note: Click here (https://youtu.be/FZ907KKStZQ) for a video clip of Assemblyman Manktelow’s interview for immediate use Assemblyman Brian Manktelow (R,C,I,Ref-Lyons) joined colleagues from the Assembly, Senate and U.S. Congress on...

Bail Reform: Assembly Majority, Put Aside Your Pride, Fix Your Mistake

Assemblyman Brian Manktelow (R,C,I,Ref-Lyons) attended a rally to repeal bail reform at the State Capitol on Tuesday, February 4.
Assemblyman Brian Manktelow (R,C,I,Ref-Lyons) joined law enforcement officials, state senators and some of his fellow Assembly members today in the State Capitol for a rally regarding the issue of bail reform. The rally had over 250 people in attendance,...

Assemblyman Manktelow Honored the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King's Memory

Assemblyman Manktelow Honored the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King's Memory
Last week, on the day that we honored the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King's memory at an event hosted by WARE at the Ohmann Theatre in Lyons, I was privileged to present several citations to Essie Barnes of Lyons. Two were from an event in August that she...

Assemblyman Manktelow Introduces 2020 Intern Wilson Tejeda

Assemblyman Brian Manktelow (R,C,I,Ref – Lyons) would like to introduce his intern for the 2020 Legislative Session. Wilson Tejeda will be working with the Assemblyman from Albany.
ALBANY – Assemblyman Brian Manktelow (R,C,I,Ref – Lyons) would like to introduce his intern for the 2020 Legislative Session. Wilson Tejeda will be working with the Assemblyman from Albany. “I feel very fortunate to have Wilson on board...

Manktelow Calls for Assembly Majority to Wake Up in Regards to Bail Reform

Assemblyman Brian Manktelow (R,C,I,Ref-Lyons), Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref- Pulaski) and their Assembly Minority colleagues joined law enforcement officials and victims who have suffered the consequences of the newly implemented bail...

Assemblyman Manktelow Meets with Cayuga County Officials, Senator Helming In Albany

Assemblyman Manktelow Meets with Cayuga County Officials, Senator Helming In Albany
ALBANY – Assemblyman Brian Manktelow (R,C,I,Ref – Lyons) said it was a pleasure meet with Cayuga County Clerk Susan Dwyer, Deputy Clerk Daw Wolff and New York State Senator Pam Helming recently in Albany at the start of the 2020 Session The...

Manktelow Outraged at High Speed Rail Proposal in Governor’s State of the State Speech

Editor’s Note: Click Here(https://youtu.be/kbOD9rDIx3M) for a video of Assemblyman Manktelow’s interview for immediate use “The governor didn’t fail to disappoint yet again at this year’s State of the State address as there was...

Assemblyman Manktelow Named to New York Farm Bureau’s Circle of Friends List For 2019

ALBANY – Assemblyman Brian Manktelow (R,C,I, Ref – 130) has been named to New York Farm Bureau’s annual “Circle of Friends” list. A total of 77 New York State Legislators were recognized. The award is an indication of the individual...

Assemblyman Manktelow Offers Comments On Some of Gov. Cuomo’s Proposals For the 2020 State Of The State

LYONS – As we move into 2020, Assemblyman Brian Mantelow (R-C-I-Ref. 130-Lyons) wants to keep his constituents updated on some of the new proposals that Governor Cuomo is looking at for his State of the State address January 8 in Albany. 1. Developing...

Assemblyman Manktelow Announces Three Students Chosen For Presidential Scholars Competition

Assemblyman Manktelow Announces Three Students Chosen For Presidential Scholars Competition
Assemblyman Brian Manktelow (R, C,I,Ref.- Lyons) has chosen three local students to represent the 130th Assembly District for consideration for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Seniors Juliana DyRagos of Gananda, Derrick Tandle of Lyons and Robert...

Manktelow Speaks Out Against Prisoner Voting Rights

“As a member of the New York State Assembly, I am completely against the state granting prisoners the right to vote. These individuals are the worst of the worst and are in prison for a reason. They have harmed, stolen, and even killed some of our...

Assemblyman Manktelow Sponsors Book Drive with Marine Corps’ Toys For Tots for the Holidays

LYONS – Assemblyman Brian Manktelow (R,C,I,Ref – Lyons) is partnering with Marine Corps Toys for Toys in hosting a book drive -- collecting new and gently used books for children from birth to age 17. One of the missions that Toys for Tots has...

Manktelow Disturbed at Disrespectful Water Attacks on Police

“Recently, there have been a number of incidents in New York, particularly in downstate NY, where people have been dumping or throwing water onto members of the police force. I am utterly appauled by such disrespectful behavior towards the brave...

Manktelow Against Decriminalization of Recreational Marijuana

“While I am in full support of medicinal marijuana, I am adamantly against the decriminalization and legalization of recreational marijuana. I voted no on the legislation Gov. Cuomo recently signed to decriminalize recreational marijuana for a few...

Manktelow Disappointed as Gov. Cuomo Signs the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act Into Law

“I am truly disappointed to see Gov. Cuomo sign the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act into law. While I understand the desire to help farmers and their employees, this is unfortunately not the best way to do so. Ultimately, I foresee this act...

Assemblyman Manktelow to Cuomo: Tell FEMA to be ready with Help for Lake Communities

LYONS – Assemblyman Brian Manktelow R,C,I Lyons has asked Gov. Andrew Cuomo to make sure that the Federal Emergency Management Agency is prepared to offer quick flooding assistance for communities, residents and businesses along Lake Ontario. “As...

Manktelow, Helming Disheartened IJC Not Interested in Making Immediate Changes to Plan that is Drowning Lake Ontario Shoreline Communities

“This afternoon, I joined with national, state and local representatives from Wayne, Cayuga and Oswego counties for a roundtable discussion with three members from the International Joint Commission in Oswego. Two were from the U.S. and one was from...

My First Six Months as Your New York State Assemblyman

My first six months as your New York State Assemblyman concluded in Albany after a marathon flurry of legislation into the wee hours of several mornings resulting in a disheartening end to the 2019 Legislative Session. It was disappointing that little...

New Bill Has Potential to Put NY Farms Out of Business

Editor’s Note: Click herehttps://youtu.be/kbOD9rDIx3M Assemblyman Brian Manktelow (R,C,I,Ref-Lyons) is outraged at the passage of the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act (A.8419). The bill, which grants farm laborers collective bargaining rights,...

Assemblyman Manktelow Sponsors Summer Reading Challenge

Assemblyman Brian Manktelow reminds residents that his Summer Reading Challenge, designed to encourage a love of reading and books by school-age children, will run during July and August. This year’s theme is “A Universe of Stories,” and...