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...

As we spend more time outdoors with the warmer weather, it is important to take proper precautions to ensure protection from Lyme disease. Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the nation and is most often contracted in the spring and...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) is once again challenging the 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. Assemblyman...

State Legislators representing shoreline communities along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River joined today to advocate for residents who have been impacted by flooding and severe storms. A joint letter was sent to the Governor from 13 state lawmakers...

“I want to thank Congressman Katko for hosting the IJC commissioners in Oswego today to discuss flooding on Lake Ontario. Property owners are devastated by the historically high water levels compounded with wind from storms and are looking for help...

The 2019 state legislative session thankfully came to a merciful close in the early morning hours of June 21st. After last November’s election, when downstate politicians seized control of the state senate, most understood that the legislative agenda...

“For the second time in three years, the flooding of Lake Ontario has resulted in devastating property damage and shoreline destruction. In order to provide some relief, I have advocated for state financial and technical assistance to the homeowners...