Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
Aug 10, 2020
“Today’s nursing home hearing could have provided some of the answers missing after Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker’s disappearing act last week; instead, New Yorkers got another half-hearted performance sorely lacking in detail....
Upcoming Opportunity for Electronics Recycling
Aug 7, 2020
Each year, many New Yorkers accumulate all sorts of electronic equipment and appliances to use in their day-to-day activities. As time passes, many of these purchases become antiquated and need to be replaced, leaving their owners with a growing list...
Barclay, Ortt Call on Legislative Committees to Use Subpoena Power to Get Full Testimony & Records from Health Commissioner at Upcoming Hearing
Aug 4, 2020
Minority Leaders in the state Legislature today called on committee chairpersons to compel Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker to testify under subpoena at Monday’s joint legislative hearing on residential health care facilities and...
Assembly Minority Blasts Health Commissioner’s Testimony at Joint Legislative Hearing on NY’s COVID Response in Nursing Homes
Aug 3, 2020
The Assembly Minority criticized the testimony provided by state Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker during today’s joint legislative hearing on residential health care facilities and COVID-19. Commissioner Zucker, whose March 25 order required...
National Farmers' Market Week: Time to Shop While Helping Our Local Businesses and Community
Jul 31, 2020
Businesses across New York state continue to deal with the fallout from the COVID-19 outbreak. Small businesses have been hit especially hard, and a prime example of this is the farming industry. According to the New York Farm Bureau, 43 percent of farmers...
Assembly Minority Conference on Hearings Surrounding Spread of Covid-19 at Nursing Homes
Jul 29, 2020
In April and May, members of the Assembly Minority Conference called on the chairmen of the Committees on Aging, Health and Oversight, Analysis and Investigations to convene hearings to review and investigate New York’s policies, decisions and protocols...
Gov. Cuomo Has Bigger Problems to Solve Than How 'Substantive' Chicken Wings Are
Jul 27, 2020
Government overreach has been a hallmark of Gov. Cuomo’s time in office, but his recent dictates surrounding forced-food purchases at bars have crossed a new line. Surely the governor has more pressing things to address — the state budget was...
Assembly Minority: NY Majority Attempting To Reverse Public Referendum in Favor of Self-Preservation
Jul 24, 2020
The New York State Assembly Minority Conference today criticized their Majority colleagues for their decision to cast aside a public referendum and eliminate any shred of equal representation on the Independent Redistricting Commission. In 2014,...
This Summer, Explore the Great Outdoors & Local Recreational Opportunities
Jul 17, 2020
Summertime in upstate New York can be pretty hard to beat. If you’re looking to fill the summer months with some activities that only our home region can offer, consider getting outdoors, breathing some fresh air and exploring sights and sounds right...
Dramatic Spike in Shootings & Violence Across NYS Demands Immediate Action
Jul 10, 2020
The recent spike in shootings, violent crimes and homicides across New York state is cause for serious concern. Too many New Yorkers simply do not feel safe in their communities right now and without drastic, immediate action, the line between law and...
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On the DOH Report On Covid-19 Deaths In The State's Nursing Homes
Jul 6, 2020
“For months, the Cuomo administration and State Department of Health (DOH) have deflected accountability for the thousands of lives lost to COVID-19 in New York’s nursing homes. To the surprise of absolutely no one, they have now presented a...
Fourth of July Is A Time to Celebrate the Importance of Shared Strength, Freedoms
Jul 3, 2020
The Fourth of July is a day when each American can celebrate the most cherished aspects of our nation’s birth—freedom from tyranny, the value of democracy and independence, and the courage of those who stood up for what they believed to be right....
Barclay Encourages Summer Reading Once Again With 40-Day Challenge
Jul 2, 2020
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) is once again challenging children in the community to read for at least 15 minutes a day for 40 days throughout July and August as part of the New York state Assembly Summer Reading Challenge. ...
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On the Death of Assemblyman David Gantt
Jul 1, 2020
“On behalf of the Assembly Minority Conference, I want to express my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Assemblyman David Gantt on the news of his passing. David served the people of Rochester with unique determination and loyalty and...
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay on the NYC Council Decision to Defund the NYPD by $1 Billion
Jul 1, 2020
“New York City residents are waking up in a city that is less safe than the one they had just 24 hours ago. The City Council’s decision last night to cut $1 billion from the New York Police Department (NYPD) is the worst possible decision...
Local Leadership, Community Partnerships Pivotal in Overcoming the Impact of Covid-19
Jun 26, 2020
Our communities have shown remarkable resilience in recent months. As the impact of COVID-19 has strained nearly every aspect of daily life, friends, neighbors and even strangers banded together and stepped up to ease the repercussions of the pandemic....
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay on The Election of Rob Ortt As Senate Minority Leader
Jun 19, 2020
“I want to extend my congratulations to Sen. Rob Ortt on his election as Minority Leader of the New York State Senate. I wish him nothing but success as he begins his tenure in this critical role. Rob is a decorated veteran, a tenacious advocate...
New Group Home Visitations Will Help Ensure Our Vulnerable Population Continues to Thrive
Jun 19, 2020
Beginning today, after months of visitation restrictions, families of individuals with developmental disabilities living in group homes will finally be able to reunite with their loved ones. I am extremely proud of the efforts of the Assembly Minority...
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
Jun 16, 2020
“I would like to extend best wishes to my friend Senate Minority Leader John Flanagan upon the announcement that he will leave office later this month. His dedication to his conference and constituents will be greatly missed by his friends and...
Graduation Ceremonies Recognize Hard Work & Achievement For New York's Students
Jun 12, 2020
New York state’s high school graduates endured one of the most trying academic years in recent history, and what they have accomplished during these past few months has been nothing short of extraordinary. It was never meant to be easy, but recent...
