October is national Domestic Violence Awareness Month. While I realize we are now in November, because I missed writing about this topic last month, and because I strongly believe we need to continue to raise awareness about domestic violence,...

“The recent news that background checks on all ammunition purchases will not begin on Jan. 15, as stipulated by the SAFE Act, is further proof that the SAFE Act was rushed through the legislative process. Enforcement has been one concern all along,...

According to the State Health Department, breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in New York State. Each year, in New York, more than 14,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and almost 2,700 women die from the disease. It is...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) said he was pleased the Governor signed into law this week a tax cap assessment for farmers. Assembly bill 165 will cap assessments for farm land from year to year. The current farm land assessment can increase...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) reminded sportsmen and women of New York about youth hunting opportunities for pheasants and deer this month. For the second consecutive year, the Youth Firearms Deer Hunt will take place on Columbus Day Weekend,...

Often, issues arise in the State legislature where there are meritorious arguments on either side of the legislation. This holds true for the statewide referendum that, if passed, would change our State Constitution to allow, among other things, the...

In the wake of the announcement that SUNY ESF is now banning hunting on 5,300 acres of North Country territory, Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) is sponsoring legislation next year to restore hunting rights on the popular site. This land has been...

“Recent news reports indicate that there is a petition calling for the shutdown of FitzPatrick Nuclear Energy plant in Oswego County and two other Entergy-operated power plants. Petitioners are seeking to have the Nuclear Regulatory Commission review...

The 2013 legislative session has ended. In this week’s column, I want to share my thoughts on some positive steps the Legislature took to enact change and also highlight a few matters that will, unfortunately, remain status quo for now. Developmental...

At the end of session, both the Assembly and Senate unanimously voted to enact the Lt. Col. Todd Clark Memorial Flag Presentment Program. Lt. Col. Clark was recently killed on his second tour of duty in Afghanistan. A 17-year veteran of the United States...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) today announced that the Baldwinsville and Phoenix public libraries will receive Public Library Construction grants. The Baldwinsville Library is receiving over $6,600 to complete energy-saving renovations, while...

Utica police have been searching for a toddler since he was reported missing on June 11. Sadly, the 9-month-old child was reported missing two weeks after his disappearance by his father. Police have involved some members of the public to help search...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) announced today that legislation to put an end to duplicative vehicle sales taxes for members of the military passed the legislature today. The Senate passed the legislation earlier this month. It will be sent...

Last night, the Senate passed the Public Assistance Integrity Act. Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) is a sponsor of the companion bill in the Assembly. Today, Barclay said it is time for the Assembly to pass this act that will restore respect...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) voted against the Assembly Majority’s so-called ‘DREAM’ Act, which would provide taxpayer-funded tuition assistance to illegal aliens. In voting against this legislation, Barclay cited that middle-class families...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I--Pulaski) said today the ethic's oversight in the state Assembly is inadequate and needs to be reformed in order to protect the public's interest, not political interest. Barclay is planning to put forth legislation...

Assemblyman Colton was joined by Senator John DeFrancisco (R-Syracuse), Assemblyman Will Barclay (R-Pulaski), and other lawmakers, to call attention to a pressing matter facing members of the military as they return home. Under current law, New...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I--Pulaski) tonight argued against the New York SAFE Act at Syracuse University. He and John Lott, a political commentator and author of "More Guns, Less Crime," questioned the law's effectiveness at increasing public safety. Barclay...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) will debate the NY SAFE Act at Syracuse University on April 5 at 7 p.m. Barclay voted against the bill in the Assembly and will argue why the law does not improve public safety. Syracuse University organized...

Our state government can make a big difference just by doing little things for active duty military and veterans. We should use our resources to further their careers and express our appreciation for their years of service and sacrifice. One way to accomplish...