Assembly Will Barclay

New York’s prison system is broken, and changes recommended by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) to address some of its biggest shortcomings represent a great start to repairing that broken system. But until the Humane Alternatives to Long-Term […]

New York’s unrelenting taxes and a dwindling population, in addition to chronic fraud, abuse and waste, continue to hinder economic growth. The last thing New Yorkers need is to see its own state government wasting […]

The appalling assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk shook the nation to its core and must be a wake-up call to all Americans. Political violence is a dire threat to us all, and endangers Americans everywhere, regardless of where they live or what they believe. For […]

 Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 precious lives taken from us 24 years ago, and we pay tribute to the extraordinary courage of first responders, volunteers and ordinary Americans who, in the face of unimaginable […]

 The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is responsible for supporting New York’s energy goals. Recently, the agency released a draft energy plan that looks ahead to 2040, but its public hearing […]

Labor Day is a time to celebrate the dedication and contributions of New Yorkers. Your skills, vision, and commitment touch every corner of our state—from classrooms and hospitals to small businesses and public service. Your work strengthens our communities and makes […]

When transmission lines go up, something else comes down—quiet farmland, family campgrounds and the character of local communities. Large-scale projects like these are often promoted as essential upgrades to meet state energy goals, but too […]