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Smullen Holds Press Conference at Bellevue Woman’s Center to Unveil Memorial Sign for his Late Son, Alexander John ‘AJ’ Smullen

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) held a press conference at noon on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Bellevue Woman’s Center to unveil a memorial sign dedicated to his late son, Alexander John “AJ” Smullen, who tragically...

Smullen Calls for Immediate Action and Increased Traffic Safety on New York Route 7 in Niskayuna

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) is calling for immediate action in response to the second pedestrian death that has occurred in just over a year on New York Route 7 in Niskayuna. The recent fatal crash involving a pedestrian...

Smullen Introduces the ‘Alexander John Smullen Traffic Safety Memorial Law’ at Albany Press Conference

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) as well as Senate and Assembly members on both sides of the aisle and members of the community held a press conference on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at noon to promote Smullen’s Assembly...

Smullen: Current Staffing and Safety Issues in Correctional Facilities Statewide are Unacceptable

​“It is obvious why correctional officers from approximately 40 state prisons have demonstrated outside facilities for the past week: the severe staffing crisis, unsafe working conditions as a result of the HALT Act and the looming threat of more...

Smullen Speaks at 2025 New York Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Breakfast

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) attended and spoke at the 2025 New York Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Breakfast today, Feb. 5, 2025. The New York Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus is a bipartisan and bicameral group...

Smullen Encourages Students to Participate in 2025 Donate Life Month Student Art Contest

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) is encouraging elementary, middle and high school students attending public and private schools throughout New York state to participate in the 2025 Donate Life Month Student Art Contest...

Smullen Calling for School Districts in New York State to be Able to Opt out of Zero-Emission School Bus Requirements

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) held a press conference in Albany earlier today to promote his Assembly Bill A.2005—same as Senate Bill S.3328, sponsored by Sen. Joseph A. Griffo (R,C)—which authorizes school districts...

Smullen: Governor’s State Budget Proposal Will Push New York State Closer to Fiscal Cliff

“The governor’s 2026 Executive Budget proposal is $19 billion, or 8.3%, larger than last year’s proposal. In fact, this year’s proposal is $252 billion—more than a quarter of a trillion dollars—a record-high budget that not only fails to address...

Smullen Appointed to Serve on Legislative Commission on the Development of Rural Resources

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) announces he has been appointed by Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) to serve on the Legislative Commission on the Development of Rural Resources for the 2025-2026 legislative...

Smullen: State of The State Address Does Not Resonate with Upstate New Yorkers

“Upstate New Yorkers are tired of hearing the same empty promises. They are tired of seeing flawed policy decisions made behind their backs. And they are tired of feeling the sting of out-of-touch ‘solutions’ to existing issues in the rural areas...
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