“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...

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....

“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...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

“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....

“Our taxes continue to skyrocket, our business climate is pathetic, yet New York City liberals waste time on this useless bill that will almost certainly never pass the Senate. This is political grandstanding at its best, which mandates outrageous tax...

“Taxes are a form of legal theft- plain and simple. New York’s Tax Freedom Day is shamefully third-to-last in the country, meaning that it takes our families over four months each year to pay off their collective tax burden. New York doesn’t have...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) visited the Warwick Valley Humane Society Tuesday in an effort to spread awareness regarding animal abuse. Brabenec recently authored and passed an Assembly Resolution authorizing the governor to declare April...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) today announced that his district office has moved from Warwick, New York to 28 North Main St., Suite 2, Florida, New York 10921. The phone number will remain the same, (845) 544-7551 along with the fax number,...

“The final details of the budget have been agreed upon and we are voting today. I have been very disenchanted with this whole budget process and the fact that our Minority Leader was not included during negotiations. “There are positive portions...