June is National Dairy Month which began in 1937 as a way to promote the health benefits of milk consumption and to celebrate award-winning cheese, milk, butter, yogurt, ice cream and other dairy products. The designation also gives us the opportunity...

“Passage of the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act will crush New York state’s farm industry and force many small farms out of business,” said Barclay. “Our dairy and agriculture industries are already struggling, yet downstate members...

Following a second major flooding event in three years, State Senator Patty Ritchie and Assembly members Will Barclay and Mark Walczyk are calling on shoreline property owners, small business owners and other stakeholders to sign their petition calling...

For the second time in three years, property owners along the southern and eastern shores on Lake Ontario are experiencing catastrophic flooding. With lake levels nearly 3 feet above the 100-year average, water has once again eroded shorelines, forced...

“I was happy to learn today that the new representatives on the IJC wish to suspend Plan 2014. With catastrophic flooding taking place in 2 out of the 3 years that the plan has been in place, something needs to be done. While there are still many...

Today, Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) joined Assemblyman Ed Ra (R,C,I-Franklin Square), Assemblyman Anthony Palumbo (R,C,I,Ref-New Suffolk), Washington County District Attorney Tony Jordan and fellow legislators at a press conference calling...

If there is a lesson to be learned from this legislative session, it is that elections have consequences. One-party rule has removed the political checks and balances that previously existed in state government. The state Senate is now run by those...

“Today, members of the Assembly Majority advanced a bill through committee that would allow illegal immigrants to obtain a driver’s license,” said Barclay. “This bill was passed prematurely, with little regard for how it would affect...

Yesterday, Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) announced that legislation to correct a clerical error between the Fulton City School District and the State Education Department passed the Assembly. The bill, if signed into law, would protect...

A statement from Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Ref-Pulaski) following a meeting with Gov. Cuomo and state legislators to discuss Lake Ontario’s rising water levels. “Today, I was pleased to meet with the governor, his staff and other Lake...

Members of the Assembly Majority have proposed a bill that would, once again, place restrictions on hunters and sportsmen across New York. The bill, A.722a, would ban hunting contests, competitions, tournaments or derbies in the state. Those who participate...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) welcomed City of Fulton Fire Department Chief David Eiffe, left, to Albany on May 20 during National Emergency Medical Services week. “I’d like to thank Chief Eiffe for taking the time to visit the...

For victims of heinous crimes whose perpetrators are behind bars, parole hearings can be traumatic. The state can do more to protect victims and families of victims from undue suffering by passing Ramona’s Law. The bill extends the maximum time...

Today, Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Ref-Pulaski) joined Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua), Assemblyman Joseph M. Gigilio (R,C,I-Gowanda) and other members of the Assembly Minority Conference at a press conference to introduce...

It was less than 30 years ago when the Americans with Disabilities Act passed Congress and was signed into law by President George H. W. Bush. The law prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) today applauded the confirmation of Jane Corwin to the International Joint Commission (IJC)--a bi-national organization which represents the U.S. and Canada in water boundary and water resource matters. Corwin...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref—Pulaski) recently welcomed staff members from Vera House, Inc. to Albany. Vera House, Inc.’s mission is to prevent, respond to and partner to end domestic and sexual violence and other forms of abuse. The...

There is a bill gaining support in Albany that, if enacted, would further reduce the amount of farms in our state. The bill is called the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act. It proposes new labor mandates, regulations, and financial burdens for farmers...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Ref-Pulaski) recently met with members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) to discuss government policies impacting the practice of architecture in New York State. The representatives explained how various legislative...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref—Pulaski) today voiced opposition regarding a bill that if passed, would allow illegal immigrants the ability to obtain a driver’s license. Barclay said the bill is gaining support in Albany where Majority...