Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

If you’re looking for a state budget update, there’s good news and bad news. The good news: According to Gov. Kathy Hochul, an agreement has been reached with legislative leaders on key budget priorities. The […]

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) will host his annual blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on Friday, May 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the McCrobie Building in Oswego. Blood donations […]

Last week, I wrote about New York state’s business-smothering taxes and overall dismal tax climate, being ranked worst in the nation on the Tax Foundation’s 2026 State Tax Competitiveness Index, the result of years of […]

The new era of space exploration has begun. By the time you’re reading this, the Artemis II mission will be complete, the first time in more than half a century that astronauts have traveled to […]

Gov. Kathy Hochul promised New York would be a “leader” in clean energy. Today, the only thing we’re leading the nation in is crushing utility bills and edging closer to rolling blackouts. A perfect storm […]

“I’m thrilled to announce the Village of Mexico has been awarded a $4.5 million grant through the NY Forward program.   This significant investment is aimed at revitalizing the downtown area, fostering economic growth, enhancing […]

Brace for more potholes this year, that is, if our governor chooses not to increase funding for the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS). CHIPS is the state-funded infrastructure program that sends money […]

If you are one of the many households that has experienced a staggering increase in your energy bills, you are likely wondering what is being done to address yet another layer of New York’s growing […]

   The Feb 13 column included incorrect information regarding local CPR training sessions. The CPR classes referenced in the column will not be held on the dates listed. We apologize for any confusion this may have […]