Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) is proud to congratulate SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community College student Carlos Gorman on being a 2025 recipient of the 6th Annual Norman R. McConney, Jr. Award for Educational Opportunity...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) held a press conference on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Town of Herkimer Highway Department to call on the governor to increase CHIPS funding during this year’s budget cycle. Smullen...

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...

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...

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...

​“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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

“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...

“Legislative session has begun, and New York families, veterans, schools, first responders and small businesses, especially in Upstate New York, need our support. I am honored to once again represent the hardworking people of the 118th Assembly District,...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) held a press conference today, Dec. 20, 2024, at the Fulton County Regional Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in Gloversville. At the press conference, Smullen and...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) congratulates Krizza Santander, who is one of 20 students from New York state who has been nominated for the 2025 US Presidential Scholars Program. This prestigious program was established...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) is excited to announce his committee assignments for 2025-2026. Smullen has newly been appointed chairman of the Minority Conference, reappointed ranking Minority member of the Higher...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) announced that eight public libraries in Assembly District 118 have been allocated approximately $459,182 in state aid for library construction funds. These libraries include: Frankfort...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) attended a joint meeting with consultants from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) as well as the Fort Plain and Canajoharie Boards of Education yesterday at the Harry Hoag...

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) was proud to see the Direct-To-Consumer Shipping Bill (A.3132-A/S.2852-A), which he co-sponsored, signed into law yesterday. This bill will allow New York state’s small craft manufacturers...

“I am proud to see this proposal, which would create proportionate representation in the judiciary statewide, move forward. The passage of this bill, which I voted in favor of, will support the rural equity initiative my fellow Assembly Minority Conference...