Offering our youth firsthand opportunities in government helps students gain a deeper understanding of our communities, our state, and the world we live in. It also helps them understand the freedoms and rights we have in this country while empowering...

A statement from Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Ref-Pulaski) in response to announcement that those homeowners affected by flooding along Lake Ontario may now apply for assistance under the 2019 Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Flood Relief and Recovery...

I love New York State. Our diverse natural resources offer opportunities that not many other states can compete with. We have the beautiful mountains of the Adirondacks and Catskills. We have access to the Atlantic Ocean, Niagara Falls, two Great Lakes,...

“I am pleased that Commissioner Seggos and the DEC decided to keep the school in Oswego County. With the county’s great natural resources, the former Cleveland Elementary School in the Village of Cleveland is an ideal location for the academy...

My office has been getting calls from constituents who are understandably confused about two rebate checks the state has begun to mail to property taxpayers and whether they should expect to receive one, none or both. I want to try and clarify for the...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref—Pulaski) was honored to be the guest speaker at the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce’s “Meet the Officials Round Table” series today. Assemblyman Barclay updated people about legislation...

Here in Upstate New York, we have some of the best areas in the nation to hunt, trap and fish. Each year, sportsmen have an opportunity to enjoy the thousands of waterways and millions of acres of forest and open space that are rich in wildlife. These...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) today reminded children who participated in this year’s Assembly Summer Reading Challenge to send in their completed challenge forms. Students who read at least 15 minutes per day for 40 days between July...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref—Pulaski) was honored to present the Spectrum News Scholar-Athlete Scholarship to Central Square High School Senior Jordan Ravenel-Shuler recently. For six weeks during the fall, Spectrum News awards a $1,000 scholarship...

In New York state there are more than 750 libraries located in cities, towns, and villages. They serve as both a community space for events and a key to resources and reading materials for people all ages. They play a critical role for those who need...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I, Ref-Pulaski) made the following statement in response to newly-introduced legislation designed to protect New York drivers from Gov. Cuomo’s mandated $25 fee on new license plates (S.6663). This bill would prohibit...

The City of Fulton received some fantastic news this month when it was named the regional winner of this year’s $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) state grant. This is the second time a community in Oswego County has been awarded...

Each day police officers put their lives on the line to protect our communities. From routine traffic stops to being the first to respond to an accident— their bravery protects us each day but their safety is not guaranteed. Accordingly, we should...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I, Ref—Pulaski) released the following statement today after the Governor announced that Fulton is the 2019 Central New York Regional Economic Development (CNYREDC) recipient of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative...

A basic element of well-crafted legislation is details. Well-written bills detail what parts of existing law will change, how the change will impact people, penalties if they apply, and include estimates of their fiscal impact. Such details, however,...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref—Pulaski) released the following statement today after receiving a letter from the Governor indicating that homeowners along Lake Ontario would be eligible to receive funding under the New York State Department...

The NY ABLE 529 Plan was created to help families find a better way to afford expenses related to disabilities. It is similar to the successful 529 College Savings Account program, and allows people to open a tax-advantaged savings account that individuals...

In 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered an emergency shelter for victims of the Holocaust and World War II refugees to be created at Fort Ontario in Oswego. The refugee camp, known as the Fort Ontario Emergency Rescue Center, would become the...

In the fall of 2013, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) announced that it would ban hunting with firearms on 5,300 acres of its property in the Adirondacks. The ban was a result of the ill-conceived SAFE Act that was enacted earlier...

In recent years, the state has made significant investments in our state parks and communities. Additional funding has helped improve playground equipment, entryways, beach areas, trails, and restroom facilities. Increased efforts to improve and preserve...