Press Releases

Pushing Back the Opioid Epidemic

I stand shoulder to shoulder with my fellow civil servants both from New York and across the country to address the issue of the opioid epidemic. From the White House to state legislatures, our country is rallying together fight this monster that is killing...

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Session Highlights

Brabenec and AT&T Unite Against The Threat Of Distracted Driving

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Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) joined forces Monday with AT&T in Middletown to spread awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. The event was part of AT&T’s “It Can Wait” program, which aims to reduce the drastic incidents...

Brabenec Supports Local Businesses, the Foundation of Our Communities

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) is celebrating National Independent Retailer Month by encouraging more New Yorkers to buy locally and support small businesses. Brabenec has pushed legislation to limit regulations and decrease taxes to help...

Outrageous: Court Of Appeals Overturns Sheldon Silver’s Conviction

“It’s such a disappointment to see the decision from the second Circuit Court. Why is it that someone in a position of power can get away with such blatant abuses of their office? He was convicted by a jury of his peers and should be held accountable...

Brabenec Attends Greenwood Lake Celebrate America Parade

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Over the weekend Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R, TCN-Deerpark) celebrated our nation’s birthday by attending the Celebrate America Parade in Greenwood Lake. The patriotic festival highlight’s our common roots as Americans and what it means to be free....

Brabenec Commemorates 4th Of July

“The Fourth of July is a holiday celebrating both the independence of our Nation and a staple of American patriotism. A time when citizens come together unified as Americans to celebrate their freedom and what it means to be free. Through spending time...

Cuomo Populating Florida with Another Proposed Property-Tax Hike

“Gov. Cuomo’s proposed property-tax hike to recoup the county’s share of Medicaid costs is as insulting as it is gutless. Everyone knows Medicaid, making up about one-third of our state budget, is the reason local taxes continue to skyrocket, and...

Brabenec Passes Bill to Support Firefighters Battling Cancer

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) is happy to announce the Assembly has passed a bill which he sponsored requiring fire departments, districts or companies to provide cancer disability benefit insurance programs to volunteer firefighters. “Firefighters...

Brabenec Named Honorary Major In Ny Civil Air Patrol

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Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) is excited to announce that he has been named an Honorary Major in the NY Civil Air Patrol US Air Force Auxiliary, which works hard to protect the Hudson Valley region. “I am humbled to be an honorary...

Brabenec Shares Gift of Reading At Montebello Elementary

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As part of his 2017 Summer Reading Challenge, which encourages students to read 15 minutes per day during summer break, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) visited Montebello Elementary School last week to explain the program to students and...

Session Winding Down, Big Issues Still Ahead

With summer almost upon us, I am happy with the amount of progress that has continued this week both in Albany and the 98th Assembly District. As we approach the end of the Legislative Session it is critical that we continue to work diligently. This...

Brabenec Targets Tougher Penalties For Crimes Against Police, First Responders As Session Wanes

In response to a wave of horrific attacks on police officers and first responders throughout the country in recent months, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) is fighting to pass Blue Lives Matter legislation before session adjourns in two weeks....

Brabenec Calls For Sharper Eye On Economic Development Spending

As a result of widespread corruption and the apparent bid-rigging associated with New York’s economic development programs like the Buffalo Billion and the poor performance of Gov. Cuomo’s hallmark initiative, START-UP NY, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec...

Brabenec Supports 7th Annual Animal Advocacy Day

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Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) proudly supported the animals of New York at the legislature’s 7th annual Animal Advocacy Day. With the day’s focus on passing legislation to continue to protect animals and their owners in New York, a variety...

Brabenec Offers Summer Reading Challenge for Third Year In A Row

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Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deepark) is excited to announce his third year of involvement with the New York State Assembly’s Summer Reading Challenge, which encourages elementary school children to read books from a suggested list for at least...

Brabenec Announces Hundreds of Thousands in Grants To Local Libraries

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) today proudly announced that three local libraries, The Albert Wisner Public Library in Warwick, The Port Jervis Free Library and the Tuxedo Park Library will together receive over $175,000 in grant funding to...

Brabenec: ‘Your Sacrifices Will Never Be Forgotten’

“As you enjoy time with friends and loved ones this weekend, please take a moment to reflect on the extreme sacrifices paid by our veterans and those who have served in our armed forces. America’s illustrious history and framework for our nation was...

Brabenec Commemorates Disability Awareness Day in Albany

“Today is an extremely important day in Albany when we have a chance to meet stakeholders and those who serve our citizens with disabilities to gain some insight into their struggles and triumphs, especially as it pertains to help from state government....