“Today’s vote to designate Ms. Underwood as New York’s top legal official is a prime example of transparent government and is in stark contrast to the all-to-familiar backroom deals that have plagued previous duties of the legislature. “All...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) joined colleges from the Assembly and Senate today in Albany for a press conference calling on the New York State Parole Board to deny parole to cop-killer Anthony Bottom. Bottom, a member of the Black Liberation...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) joined Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus, Sen. John Bonacic (R,C,I-Mount Hope) and Orange County Legislator Tom Faggione, along with a number of other local officials and stakeholders, to break ground on...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) recently took part in an annual Hudson Valley tradition, Construction Career Day at Rockland County Community College. Students learning various hands on trades, local elected officials and members from the Workforce...

“This is a disgraceful affront to all law-abiding citizens and law enforcement out there doing the right thing. It has become abundantly clear that Gov. Cuomo will do whatever it takes to achieve his political aspirations. “Paying your debt to...

“Today is an absolutely shameful day in Albany as New York City Politicians voted to kill a comprehensive ethics reform package, sorely needed to drain the swamp of corruption. “On the day of Sheldon Silver’s retrial nonetheless, Assembly Majority...

“Another budget season in Albany, another year New York City politicians and special interests hijack our money in the form of increased spending and bloated government. “Despite many obstacles we increased education aid at all levels, continued...

In his ongoing effort to protect our men and women in blue, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) called on Assembly leaders to take up bi-partisan legislation passed by the Senate today (A.2962a) to designate certain offenses against law enforcement,...

“Cop killer Herman Bell should have been left to die in prison and suffer through the rest of his days regretting what he did and asking God for forgiveness. “This man was part of a movement predicated on violence and senseless attacks against...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) stood with Sen. Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown), Assemblyman Harry Bronson (D-Rochester) and union leaders this week in Albany to close a dangerous loophole that prevents publicly funded construction projects from...

“I am deeply troubled that the Assembly Majority’s Budget Resolution includes $1.9 billion in new taxes, free college for illegal aliens and a slew of money devoted to New York City-centric programs. “Furthermore, I will not support early voting,...

“Another day in Albany, another public official guilty of corruption – yet Gov. Cuomo goes on with his business as if nothing happened – a truly myopic and feeble leader. “A man who stood before the masses proclaiming ‘the most transparent...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) together with the Assembly Minority colleagues launched a comprehensive Medicaid reform package today that would require a full state takeover of Medicaid costs over 10 years that are currently passed down to...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) announced today that he will sponsor legislation that would accelerate the creation of the Town of Palm Tree. If the legislation becomes law, the Town of Palm Tree in Orange County would be required to meet and...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark), who has been inducted into the New York Farm Bureau’s Circle of Friends for the past three years, met with representatives from the Orange County Farm Bureau today in Albany. Brabenec has been an ardent supporter...

As part of his annual Valentine’s Day tradition, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) visited St. Joseph’s Adult Care Home in Sloatsburg to distribute Valentine’s Day cards to residents that were made by local students at Sloatsburg Elementary...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) stood with Minority colleagues today in the house to introduce 14 ethics reform proposals that would inject transparency, equity and accountability into state government. All were voted down by the Assembly Majority....

“We have the highest tax burden in the nation, opioid overdoses plaguing our neighborhoods, a looming $4 billion projected state deficit, roads and bridges in desperate need of repair statewide, and yet state leaders focus their energy on legislating...

As a result of a number of statewide, grassroots forums on domestic violence held by the Assembly Minority Conference involving victims, law enforcement and prevention advocates, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) today joined colleagues for a...

As a member of both the Assembly Committee on Cities and the Assembly Committee on Local Governments, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) participated in a hearing Tuesday in Albany on ways to consolidate services and cut property taxes. Brabenec...