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Gallahan Writes to Department of Labor, Attorney General Calling for Investigation of Realeats Sudden Closure

Editor’s Note: To see a letter from Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan about RealEats’ sudden closure, click here. Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan (R,C-Manchester) was disturbed to learn this past Wednesday that RealEats, located in Geneva, New York, closed its...

Gallahan: Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Plans for New York Will Stretch State Budget Past the Breaking Point

“We simply will not have the money to pay for everything Gov. Hochul wants,” said Gallahan. “The bottom line is, for this great state to succeed, state funding has to filter into local businesses and the pockets of hardworking families. Large-scale...

Gallahan Reacts to Gov. Hochul's 2023 State of the State

“I am encouraged by Gov. Hochul’s list of priorities. Addressing public safety, not raising income taxes, and increasing available mental health resources are all issues we should stand behind. “However, she couldn’t seem to stop contradicting...

Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan Honors Sessler Companies with NYS Historic Business Registry Induction

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Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan (R,C-Manchester) presented Sessler Companies with their induction into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. Created in 2020, this registry is administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation...

Gallahan’s Supply the Shelters Drive a Huge Success: Urges Constituents to Adopt an Animal Today

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Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan (R,C-Manchester) today announced that his annual donation drive for local animals was another huge success. Thousands of pounds of new dog food, cat food, treats, toys, litter and cleaning supplies were collected and distributed...
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Biography

Assemblyman  Jeff Gallahan

Jeff Gallahan was elected to the New York State Assembly on November 3, 2020. His district is comprised of portions of Ontario, Seneca, Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Broome and Chenango counties.

Jeff believes that his real-world experience is beneficial to the people of his district and throughout New York. He is a believer in the “American Dream” and has raised his children to be hard-working while leading by example. As an Assemblyman, Jeff fights to hold the line on taxes, end dangerous bail reform measures and make New York a more affordable place to live, work and raise a family.Jeff is committed to standing up for middle-class values, small businesses and our important agricultural community.

Prior to being elected, Jeff was a journeyman machinist at the General Railway Signal Company, moved into Cutting Tool Sales with various manufacturers and moved up the ranks, eventually taking on a number of management roles. Jeff and his wife, Lynn, are proud small business owners and founded CR7 Food Trailer and Catering in 2017. The business serves Manchester and surrounding communities. Through this venture, they are able to give back to a variety of causes by donating their time and resources, including the Boy Scouts of America and the Shortsville American Legion. Prior to being elected to the Assembly, he served as the Manchester Town Supervisor for 11 years and 4 years preceding as Town Councilman.

Jeff is the founder of the Red Jacket High School trap shooting team where he teaches local youth about firearms safety. He also volunteers for the Sons of the American Legion, Clifton Springs Area YMCA and is a proud supporter of the Back the Blue movement and local sportsman clubs.

A lifelong resident of Ontario County, Jeff and his wife of 44 years Lynn, are the proud parents of two children who attended local schools and grew up in the community and proud grandparents of 3 grandsons.