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April 29, 2026

Any Plans To Raise New York’s Taxes Must Be Wholly Rejected

December 6, 2025 Contributor

New York’s economic climate is toxic, and any talk about exacerbating our existing tax burden must be met with fervent skepticism. Since New York City elected socialist Zohran Mamdani to be mayor, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s […]

Supporting New York’s Disability Community Benefits Us All

November 28, 2025 Contributor

Last week, the Office of the New York State Comptroller issued an encouraging report indicating labor force participation for working-age individuals with disabilities rose 4.6 percentage points between 2019 and 2024. This is welcome news, […]

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Thanksgiving Day

November 26, 2025 Contributor

“Thanksgiving Day is a cherished tradition that allows families to gather around the table, reflect on their blessings and share in the joy of simply being together. We know, however, that not […]

Barclay Announces Sixth Annual Stocking Drive For Veterans

November 26, 2025 Contributor

Today, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) announced he and many local partners are launching the sixth annual “Stockings for Veterans” drive—a holiday season effort to collect personal-care items for veterans at the VA Medical […]

Raise The Age Isn’t Working. Reform Must Be A Priority This Session

November 22, 2025 Site Administrator

The abject failure of New York’s criminal justice reform has been evident for years. For example, “Raise the Age,” which calls for many cases involving 16- and 17-year-old Adolescent Offenders (AOs) to be heard in […]

STATEMENT FROM ASSEMBLY MINORITY LEADER WILL BARCLAY

November 18, 2025 Contributor

“The closure of Bare Hill Correctional Facility in Franklin County and the downsizing of Collins Correctional Facility in Erie County won’t just displace the hundreds of men and women who work there—it will upend the […]

Barclay, Community Partners Announce 12Th Annual ‘Tithe My Shoes’ Charity Drive

November 18, 2025 Contributor

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) today announced that he is once again participating in the annual “Tithe My Shoes” charity drive, an effort to collect new or gently used shoes and boots for the […]

Electric Mandate Delay Is An Encouraging First Step Toward Common Sense

November 15, 2025 Site Administrator

The state’s decision to suspend the implementation of the All-Electric Buildings Act is a major victory for families and businesses across the state. The measure would ban all new homes of seven stories or […]

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Delay Of All-Electric Buildings Act

November 13, 2025 Contributor

“It is refreshing to see common sense finally prevail here in New York. Democrats’ poorly conceived and financially burdensome All-Electric Buildings Act has been put on pause—and rightfully so. The shortcomings of this plan […]

Operation Green Light Offers Hope, Renewal For Our Nation’s Veterans

November 8, 2025 Contributor

It takes a special type of person to commit to military service. Doing so means less time with one’s family, grueling training and for those who must endure combat, unparalleled danger. Veterans Day gives us a […]

Oswego Police Department Responds Oswego High School For A Report Of An Intoxicated Individual

April 29, 2026

On April 28, 2026, at approximately 3:14 PM, members of the Oswego Police Department Patrol Division responded to 2 Buccaneer Boulevard, Oswego High School, for a report of an intoxicated individual operating a school bus. [...]
State Police Arrest Oswego County Man Following Animal Neglect Investigation

April 28, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The New York State Police in Pulaski have arrested Jeffrey D. Zehr, age 45, of Pulaski, NY, following an extensive animal neglect investigation in Oswego County. On December 19, 2025, State Police [...]
City of Oswego to Honor Fallen Firefighters with Memorial Ceremony

April 28, 2026

OSWEGO – The City of Oswego and the Oswego Fire Department will honor the lives and service of their fallen firefighters during the annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony at 9am on Friday, May 1, at [...]

Oswego Police Department Responds Oswego High School For A Report Of An Intoxicated Individual

April 29, 2026

On April 28, 2026, at approximately 3:14 PM, members of the Oswego Police Department Patrol Division responded to 2 Buccaneer Boulevard, Oswego High School, for a report of an intoxicated individual operating a school bus. [...]
Oswego County Recognized April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month

April 29, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Legislature joined the national recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month during its April 9 meeting. Its Human Services Committee welcomed staff members of the County’s Department of Social Services [...]
State Police Arrest Oswego County Man Following Animal Neglect Investigation

April 28, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – The New York State Police in Pulaski have arrested Jeffrey D. Zehr, age 45, of Pulaski, NY, following an extensive animal neglect investigation in Oswego County. On December 19, 2025, State Police [...]