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Barclay: June Is National Dairy Month

June 5, 2020 Contributor

In recent weeks, New York state’s dairy farmers have faced some truly unprecedented obstacles, but as we begin National Dairy Month, there is much to look forward to for those producing and distributing one of our most important commodities.

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Legislature Returns Remotely, But Need For Restored Authority Remains

May 29, 2020 Contributor

This week the New York State Legislature formally reconvened in an unfamiliar format, with debates and voting conducted through video feeds. Like many things forced to change under COVID-19 precautions, our work took on a new look, but was an important and necessary effort to have legislative activity back up and running.

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Assembly Minority Leader Barclay Gives Statement On Phase Two Of Reopening

May 29, 2020 Contributor

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay has released the following statement about Phase Two of reopening.

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Senator Ritchie Issues Statement On Phase Two Of Reopening

May 29, 2020 Contributor

Senator Patty Ritchie has released the following statement in regards to Phase Two of reopening.

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Reopening Parts Of New York Is Reason For Cautious Optimism

May 15, 2020 Contributor

Today, certain areas of New York are finally taking important steps in a positive direction after weeks of lockdown orders and business closures. While there is cautious optimism in the regions reopening – the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Mohawk Valley, Central New York and North Country – we must remember there is still much work to do, and many of the risks associated with the health crisis have not disappeared.

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Teachers Are Doing Incredible Work In These Difficult Times, They Deserve Our Praise

May 9, 2020 Contributor

New York’s educators and administrators have put in an incredible amount of work to make the most of a difficult situation.

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Planning New York’s Financial Future Will Take Transparency, Cooperation

May 2, 2020 Contributor

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay released the following statement regarding the state’s financial future.

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Barclay Responds To Cuomo’s Executive Order On Absentee Voting Amid Pandemic

May 2, 2020 Contributor

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay has released the following statement regarding Governor Andrew Cuomo’s executive order allowing all New Yorkers absentee ballot voting instead of physically going to the polls amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Surviving The Times Through Community Support: Legislative Column From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

April 24, 2020 Contributor

For nearly all of us managing these unprecedented times, it’s easy to get away from our normal routines and go-to comforts. Among our many daily challenges is staying connected to the things we have built […]

Cutting Millions In Library Funding Sends A Terrible Message To Our Communities

March 2, 2020 Contributor

New York state’s local libraries are institutions that provide educational materials, meeting spaces, internet and computer access and a sense of community to their patrons. They are invaluable.

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