​Marijuana-impaired driving accidents are on the rise, and New York remains one of the most lenient states when it comes to recreational marijuana use. Since legalization under the 2021 Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, the rollout of cannabis has...

Summer has drawn to a close, and autumn has officially arrived in New York. For many, this is the most beautiful time of year. Across the state, residents and visitors can take in the brilliant fall foliage, wander through state and local parks to enjoy...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C–Pulaski) toured Oswego County Land Bank properties with Executive Director Kim Park and Board President Shane Broadwell. The tour provided an opportunity to view recently rehabilitated properties, ongoing projects...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C–Pulaski) presented an Assembly resolution to Daldrop SBB, a subsidiary of the Daldrop Group, recognizing the company’s significant investment in Oswego County. The expansion strengthens the Daldrop Group’s...

Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 precious lives taken from us 24 years ago, and we pay tribute to the extraordinary courage of first responders, volunteers and ordinary Americans who, in the face of unimaginable tragedy, stepped forward with strength...

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is responsible for supporting New York’s energy goals. Recently, the agency released a draft energy plan that looks ahead to 2040, but its public hearing schedule leaves out key...

Labor Day is a time to celebrate the dedication and contributions of New Yorkers. Your skills, vision, and commitment touch every corner of our state—from classrooms and hospitals to small businesses and public service. Your work strengthens our...

When transmission lines go up, something else comes down—quiet farmland, family campgrounds and the character of local communities. Large-scale projects like these are often promoted as essential upgrades to meet state energy goals, but too often they...

Volunteer firefighters exemplify what it means to be a good community member. They selflessly give countless hours of their time to protect the homes, businesses and families in their communities. Unfortunately, though, recruitment and retention of volunteers...

For nearly two weeks each summer, the Great New York State Fair transforms Central New York into one of the state’s most beloved annual traditions.­ Each year, the Fair draws hundreds of thousands of attendees from across New York, a true testament...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) is once again teaming up withUnited Way of Greater Oswego County, the Village of Pulaski and local restaurants and businesses to host the “Stone Soup Pulaski Luncheon” to provide local families and...

New York has an energy problem, and it seems to be getting worse by the day. The latest setback for New Yorkers came by way of a recent court ruling clearing the way for the state to impose a wildly burdensome new requirement that nearly all new buildings...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) was among the state legislators honored today with the prestigious Upstate Medical University Award for Exemplary Service in recognition of his consistent support and dedication to the State University...

Upstate New York is home to some of the most incredible natural resources in the country. From our incredible mountain ranges, rivers, lakes and the “Grand Canyon of the East,” we have much to be proud of. During July, which is designated Park and...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) visited the Mexico Public Library on Tuesday where he read to a group of local children and encouraged them to embrace reading throughout their summer break. During the visit, Leader Barclay promoted...

New York state is home to some of the best produce in the nation. Our hardworking farmers deliver quality products here and across the country, nourishing our workforce and students and powering our economy. One of the simplest and most direct ways to...

“Today, we recognize the birth of our great nation and celebrate the freedoms set forth by our forefathers in the Declaration of Independence — that all people are created equal, with the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness....

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) is encouraging young readers to take part in the annual New York State Assembly Summer Reading Challenge, a program designed to keep students engaged and learning while school is out for the summer....

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) joined the grand opening of Friends of Recovery Oswego County’s new Recovery Community Outreach Center located at 808 W. Broadway in Fulton. The space will allow the organization to support recovery...

“Today’s commitment from Gov. Kathy Hochul to build a new nuclear power facility in New York is a positive step forward in strengthening the state’s energy grid. As a longtime advocate for nuclear energy—especially with existing plants in Oswego...