With an estimated 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 each day and approaching retirement, there is a growing need to find qualified individuals to fill jobs across many employment sectors. One tool that is helping businesses fill these skilled-labor gaps...

In New York, convicted felons are not allowed to vote until their sentence has been served. Voting rights are automatically restored after the sentence is completed. Whether the conviction is for homicide, rape, assault, or grand larceny, the conventional...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref—Pulaski) recently presented Garry Visconti with an Assembly Resolution honoring him for his long-time military career and for being selected the 2019 Fulton Veteran of the Year. “Every day, but especially...

On Nov. 11, our country will celebrate Veterans Day. This day provides our nation the opportunity to honor all those who served and sacrificed for our country. It also provides an opportunity to acknowledge some of the practical difficulties veterans...

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 as result of the ill-conceived SAFE Act. An amendment was recently signed...

Medicaid is a federal and state program established in 1965 to provide healthcare for people with limited wealth. It is often confused with Medicare, which is a federal program that provides health coverage to people, regardless of wealth, who are 65...

Technology has opened new ways for people to order food from restaurants. Apps like UberEats, DoorDash, GrubHub and Seamless are a few of the many that act as the middle man between the restaurant and consumers looking for food delivery. Their growth...

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...