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Barclay: Heart Health Is Important For All New Yorkers

February 5, 2022 Contributor

Each February we celebrate American Heart Month, a time when we can reflect on the importance of good cardiovascular habits like healthy eating and exercise, and take some time to consider ways we can improve our overall wellness.

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Barclay: New York’s Farmers Cannot Withstand Any More Economic Obstacles

January 28, 2022 Contributor

As the Farm Laborers Wage Board continues to evaluate potential changes to the overtime threshold in New York, I want to again call upon them to consider the gravity of their decision. Recently, I submitted testimony to the board calling for them to consider the enormous challenges facing New York farmers.

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Barclay: Statement On State Appellate Court’s Mask Mandate Ruling

January 25, 2022 Contributor

The confusion and chaos surrounding Gov. Hochul’s overreaching mask mandate reached an unfortunate peak today.

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Barclay: New York Is Less Safe Than It Was Two Years Ago

January 25, 2022 Contributor

New York is less safe than it was two years ago, and violence is plaguing our streets. Far too often we’ve heard and seen the horrific stories of innocent bystanders being attacked, police officers shot and killed and residents being terrorized in their own communities.

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Barclay: Governor Hochul’s Budget Proposal Features Out-Of-Control Spending

January 21, 2022 Contributor

The recently unveiled executive budget proposal should be no surprise to anyone who has lived in New York in the last decade.

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Barclay: Statement On Executive Budget Presentation

January 19, 2022 Contributor

Gov. Hochul offered an executive budget proposal that one might expect in an election year: something for everyone and plenty of cash to dole out, thanks in part to billions in bailouts from Washington, D.C.

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Barclay: New Year, Old Problem – Inflation Is Still Rising

January 15, 2022 Contributor

This week, the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics released its most updated data regarding inflation and spending trends in the U.S. The numbers aren’t just bad, they’re historically bad.

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Barclay: Public Safety Must Be Priority In 2022 In Albany

January 7, 2022 Contributor

The start of 2022 offers us many opportunities to change the way we do things. In New York, there are a number of issues that need to be addressed as we begin the New Year, and at the top of that list are the dangerous criminal justice policies that continue to put the public and the law-enforcement community at risk.

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Barclay: Beginning A New Year

January 1, 2022 Contributor

Today, we begin a new year with a renewed sense of hope and optimism. I am confident that 2022 will be filled with opportunities for growth for our families, friends, neighbors and state. As we continue to manage the realities of COVID-19, it is important that we continue to work together to get things back to normal and safely restore our everyday routines.

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Barclay: With The Start Of A New Year, Looking Ahead With Optimism To 2022

December 31, 2021 Contributor

While we’re closing the final chapter on 2021, and my colleagues and I gear up for a new Legislative Session, I am optimistic for a brighter and better 2022.

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