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Oswego County Is Ready To Power New York’s Nuclear Future

December 13, 2025 Contributor

It is nearly impossible to imagine meeting local, regional and even global energy demands without nuclear energy. Data processing, high-tech manufacturing and cryptocurrency infrastructure are among just a few of the major drivers necessitating greater […]

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 […]

Citizens Demand Answers From The Fulton City Common Council

October 7, 2026

FULTON – Another emotional meeting of concerned citizens as they voice their frustrations to the city council. Sandy Rodgers raises important questions about local governance, while Craig McKinney, a veteran and devoted American, passionately challenges [...]
City of Fulton Provides Public Update on Clerk-Chamberlain’s Records and Reports Audit

October 6, 2026

FULTON – Good evening. I would like to take a few moments to provide an update regarding the Office of the New York State Comptroller’s audit of the City of Fulton Clerk-Chamberlain’s Records and Reports. [...]
Fulton Hearing Tonight on Local Law to Override State Tax Cap

October 6, 2026

FULTON – The Fulton Common Council will hold a public hearing tonight at 7 p.m. on a proposed local law to override the property tax levy limit set by state law. It is listed as [...]

Accident in Oswego County State Route 3

October 3, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Earlier this morning, October 3rd, 2026, at around 9:38 AM, members of the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle accident on State Route 3, near the intersection with County [...]
State Police Arrest Lacona Woman Following Public Lewdness Incident

October 2, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY- On October 1, 2026, at approximately 2:04 p.m., State Police responded to Sandy Creek Central School, located at 124 Salisbury Street in the village of Lacona, for a reported public lewdness complaint. A [...]
Contact: Oswego County Supervising Public Health Nurse Jennifer Purtell, 315-349-3547
Oswego County Confirms First Measles Case in Over 25 Years

October 2, 2026

OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County Public Health Director Vera Dunsmoor announced today that an unvaccinated adult resident has tested positive for the measles virus. The individual is recovering and no longer contagious to others. To [...]