Press Releases

Walsh Expresses Concern for Small Property Owners and Landlords in Albany’s Special Session

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) expressed concern that landlords have been left behind in today’s passage of “The COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020” (A.11181). This legislation would prohibit residential...

Walsh: Governor Cuomo’s Power Grab Has Gone on Long Enough

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) joined members of the Assembly Minority Conference in a letter to Speaker Heastie and Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins calling on the removal of the governor’s extraordinary powers. One way the Minority...

Walsh Sends Letter To Gov. Cuomo, Dr. Zucker Requesting Delay Of Local Nursing Home Closure

Today, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) sent a letter to Gov. Cuomo and Department of Health Commissioner Zucker requesting that any nursing home closure deadlines be delayed, if necessary, given the current COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this...

Walsh Comments on Proposed Legislation to Mandate Covid-19 Vaccination

“As the discussion of the COVID-19 vaccine turns from stages of early development to the reality of distribution in the coming weeks, it is important to not lose sight of the individual freedoms of each and every New Yorker. I have received countless...

Walsh Expresses Concern Over Local Nursing Home Closure in The Midst Of Covid-19 Pandemic

On Tuesday, December 8, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) was tipped off that the Saratoga Center for Rehab and Skilled Nursing Care, located at 149 Ballston Avenue in the village of Ballston Spa, has been granted permission by the New York...

Walsh To Partner with Toys for Tots

To celebrate the season of giving, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) will be partnering with Capital Region Toys for Tots for its annual holiday toy drive. Toys and gifts will be accepted at Walsh’s district office through December 23,...

Walsh Denounces Changes to Independent Redistricting Commission Process

Today, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) and her colleagues in the Assembly Minority Conference voted against legislation (A.10839) to change the redistricting process in the state of New York. The substantial changes relate to the work and...

Walsh: Public Safety Must Be A Priority

Today, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston), members of the Assembly Minority Conference, law enforcement, District Attorneys and former judges participated in a Zoom press conference calling on state leaders to work together to address the...

Walsh Announces OPWDD Has Authorized Home Visits and Community Outings for Group Home Residents and Resumption of Day Hab Programs

Last month, Walsh, Miller, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) and Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro were successful in encouraging the governor to allow family visitation in group homes. On Monday, July 13, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R-C-I-...

Walsh, Colleagues Advocate for Safe Guidance Allowing NY Schools to Reopen this Fall

On July 7, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) and members of the Assembly Minority Conference sent a letter to Gov. Cuomo, NYS Department of Health Commissioner Zucker, State Education Interim Commissioner Tahoe and Chancellor Rosa urging...

Walsh Commends Decision to Allow Visitation in Group Homes

“Just a day after our joint Zoom press conference, the governor has done the right thing by reinstating visitation for group homes certified by the NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) with safe and responsible protocols...

Walsh Participates in Press Conference to Call for Group Home Visitation, Home Visits and Opening of Day Hab Programs

On June 15, Assemblywoman Melissa “Missy” Miller (R,C,I-Atlantic Beach) was joined by Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston), Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) and Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro for a Zoom press...

Walsh, Miller, Ra: Fighting for All

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston), Assemblywoman Melissa “Missy” Miller (R,C,I-Atlantic Beach) and Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) are teaming up to advocate for the safe and responsible reopening of group home visitation...

Walsh: Let's Keep the Momentum Going

After continued efforts by Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) and her colleagues and stakeholders, on Friday, June 5, Gov. Cuomo issued an Executive Order authorizing summer school programs for students with Individualized Education Programs...

Walsh: Our High School Seniors Deserve a Graduation

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston), along with the Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay and members of the Minority Conference, have sent a letter to Gov. Cuomo requesting schools be allowed to host graduation ceremonies for high school seniors....

Walsh: Calling on the Governor to Invest in Upstate Infrastructure as Promised

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston), along with the Assembly Minority Conference, wrote a letter to Gov. Cuomo calling on him to provide funding and authorization for local transportation programs like CHIPS, PAVE-NY, BRIDGE-NY and Extreme...

Walsh Applauds Executive Order Allowing Special Education Summer School to Be Reinstated

“This evening Gov. Cuomo signed an Executive Order allowing in person special education instruction to be reinstated for the summer term. THANK YOU to everyone who made their voices heard. This is a huge win for children with IEPs and special needs...

Walsh: Opening Summer School Programs is the Right Thing to do

Today, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) sent a letter to Gov. Cuomo calling on him to authorize summer school programs to open for students with IEPs (Individual Education Programs) and special needs. While in session last week, Walsh advocated...

Walsh Distributes PPE to Halfmoon Residents

Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C,I-Ballston) pictured distributing PPE on Saturday, May 30 at Halfmoon Town Complex.
On May 30, Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh teamed up with Supervisor Kevin Tollisen, Halfmoon representatives and several volunteers to distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) to Halfmoon residents. Residents were able to pick up masks and hand sanitizer...

Walsh: Legislature Reasserts Itself

“I’m happy to finally be back in Albany to give the people of the 112th District a voice. While my staff and I continue to help constituents from home, it’s good to be back working on legislation that will help New Yorkers to navigate through...