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Closing NY’s Budget Gap Will Take Concerted Effort

September 11, 2020 Contributor

Correcting New York’s massive budget shortfall is going to take a thoughtful, concerted effort that features a combination of eliminating wasteful spending, securing federal aid and an emphasis on common-sense prioritizing.

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Forcing More Regulations Onto NY’s Farmers Could Stifle Agriculture Industry Forever

September 4, 2020 Contributor

I am calling for a pause on any potential changes to the already burdensome overtime rules in place. Financially harming New York’s farms at this stage might forever cripple our state’s incredible agricultural contributions to the state and the nation; that is simply unacceptable.

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As New York’s Ballots Shift To Paper, Potential For Pitfalls, Problems Arise

August 28, 2020 Contributor

Sweeping changes have been made to New York’s electoral process through legislation and executive order, and due to the COVID-19 pandemic voting will shift dramatically from in-person to submitting paper ballots.

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New York’s Green New Deal Is Political Show Pretending To Be Environmentally Conscious

August 21, 2020 Contributor

The recently passed Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act demands wildly unrealistic energy goals and, rather than common-sense policy, is riddled with blind idealism and headline-grabbing rhetoric.

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As New Yorkers Flee, 2020 Census Takes On Even Greater Importance

August 14, 2020 Contributor

I am encouraging everyone to take the brief census survey as soon as possible. For those who have not yet filled out the form, please visit https://2020census.gov/.

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Upcoming Opportunity For Electronics Recycling

August 9, 2020 Contributor

On Saturday, Aug. 22 between 8:30 and noon you will be able to drop off electronic devices and appliances to be recycled. We will be stationed at the corner of Sheldon Ave. and West Seneca St. (enter off Mollison St.). in the City of Oswego.

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National Farmers’ Market Week: Time to Shop While Helping Our Local Businesses, Community

July 31, 2020 Contributor

National Farmers’ Market Week, August 2-8, is the perfect opportunity to show your support for hardworking farmers while helping our local economy and community.

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Barclay: Gov. Cuomo Has Bigger Problems To Solve Than How ‘Substantive’ Chicken Wings Are

July 24, 2020 Contributor

Government overreach has been a hallmark of Gov. Cuomo’s time in office, but his recent dictates surrounding forced-food purchases at bars have crossed a new line.

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Dramatic Spike In Shootings, Violence Across NYS Demands Immediate Action

July 10, 2020 Contributor

The recent spike in shootings, violent crimes and homicides across New York state is cause for serious concern.

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Assembly Minority Leader Barclay Responds To DOH Report On COVID-19 Deaths In State’s Nursing Homes

July 6, 2020 Contributor

For months, the Cuomo administration and State Department of Health (DOH) have deflected accountability for the thousands of lives lost to COVID-19 in New York’s nursing homes. To the surprise of absolutely no one, they have now presented a report that continues to promote their pass-the-buck narrative.

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