“Today, Kathy Hochul became the state’s 57th governor and the first woman to hold that position. I join 20 million New Yorkers who are hopeful that she immediately restores integrity, honesty and quality of character to the governor’s office. I...

The Great New York State Fair offers patrons from near and far a chance to experience some of the very best offerings from the Empire State. This year’s fair will run nearly three weeks, 18 days beginning Friday, August 20 through Monday, September...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) announced today that artists from the 120th Assembly District are invited to participate in and submit works to the Second Annual Local Landscapes and Landmarks visual art exhibition.Watercolors, photography,...

Gov. Andrew Cuomo offered his resignation on Tuesday, amid multiple scandals and with several ongoing investigations looking into misconduct in his office. The announcement came exactly one week after Attorney General Letitia James released the findings...

“Stepping down was inevitable, overdue and the only path forward for Andrew Cuomo. The scandals surrounding the governor’s office have generated one of the darkest periods in state history, and it’s fortunate the governor finally came to the realization...

The controversies surrounding Gov. Andrew Cuomo have been swirling for months. But Tuesday’s blistering report from Attorney General Letitia James confirming multiple incidents of sexual harassment have moved things into a new and tragic area. Gov....

“On Tuesday, the state attorney general issued a scathing report confirming Gov. Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women. The governor has since responded with a bizarre video montage showing him kissing friends, and has now sent out his attorneys to publicly...

“As Attorney General Letitia James’ office’s investigation has confirmed, Andrew Cuomo’s behavior is abhorrent and absolutely unacceptable. I called for Gov. Cuomo to resign in March, and it is clear now, based on the information presented to...

Tenants and landlords throughout New York state have been among some of the most negatively impacted due to the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. The need to provide financial relief has been obvious for quite some time, which is why our Conference...

Earlier this week, Gov. Cuomo issued an executive order declaring gun violence a “disaster emergency,” representing a “first-in-the-nation” strategy to combat crime. This forced, contrived approach to solving a problem was largely created by the...

“On the issue of Andrew Cuomo’s gun violence disaster emergency, there is very little difference between New York’s status as ‘first in the nation’ and ‘worst in the nation.’ The governor’s decision to issue yet another executive order...

“The decision by the Port Authority to delay construction of the new warehouse is appropriate and welcome news in the community. I’m pleased that public response seems to have made a difference. Hopefully, a collaborative resolution can be reached...

There are many elements that bond us together as Americans: our democratic ideals, our love of freedom, the value we place on hard work, ingenuity and fighting for what we believe in. The Fourth of July is a day when we can reflect on those things and...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) today announced that 14 area high school students were awarded the newly-created 2021 Leader Barclay Community Service Youth Recognition Award. The award seeks to recognize and honor outstanding high...

Summertime in New York is full of opportunities to experience the natural resources across our state. There is no shortage of lakes, rivers, wooded hiking trails and campgrounds to enjoy, but it is extremely important we utilize these amenities safely....

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) will host a free electronics recycling event on June 26 in Oswego from 8:30 a.m. to Noon.He invites anyone in the community to register and come to the event.The event is being hosted in partnership...

“Today’s announcement that the declared state of emergency for New York will not be extended is welcome news for all New Yorkers. Weeks ago, the Assembly Minority Conference called for an end to Gov. Cuomo’s Executive Order. Unfortunately, when...

I am pleased to announce the launch of my annual New York State Assembly Summer Reading Challenge in partnership with the Oswego Bookmobile. This year’s challenge encourages kids in the 120th Assembly District to read for at least 15 minutes a day for...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) announced today that his district office collected more than $500 worth of food from local businesses and residents to assist the Fulton and Oswego County chapters of “Blessings n A Backpack”....

“Lifting restrictions after more than 15 months of emergency declarations and arbitrary mandates is overdue, welcome news.Through the efforts and sacrifice of New Yorkers and courageous frontline workers, the COVID positivity and hospitalization rates...