Assembly Will Barclay
Dramatic Spike In Shootings, Violence Across NYS Demands Immediate Action
The recent spike in shootings, violent crimes and homicides across New York state is cause for serious concern.
Politics
Assembly Will Barclay
Assembly Minority Leader Barclay Responds To DOH Report On COVID-19 Deaths In State’s Nursing Homes
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.
Assembly Will Barclay
Fourth of July Is Time To Celebrate Importance Of Shared Strength, Freedoms
The Fourth of July is a day when each American can celebrate the most cherished aspects of our nation’s birth—freedom from tyranny, the value of democracy and independence, and the courage of those who stood up for what they believed to be right.
Assembly Will Barclay
Local Leadership, Community Partnership Pivotal In Overcoming Impact Of COVID-19
Our communities have shown remarkable resilience in recent months. As the impact of COVID-19 has strained nearly every aspect of daily life, friends, neighbors and even strangers banded together and stepped up to ease the repercussions of the pandemic. Here in the 120th Assembly District, I have seen incredible strength, courage and generosity.
Assembly Will Barclay
New Group Home Visitations Will Help Ensure Our Vulnerable Population Continues To Thrive
Beginning [yesterday], after months of visitation restrictions, families of individuals with developmental disabilities living in group homes will finally be able to reunite with their loved ones. I am extremely proud of the efforts of the Assembly Minority Conference to ensure these critically important in-person visitations can begin once again.
Assembly Will Barclay
Barclay: June Is National Dairy Month
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.
Assembly Will Barclay
Legislature Returns Remotely, But Need For Restored Authority Remains
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.
Assembly Will Barclay
Assembly Minority Leader Barclay Gives Statement On Phase Two Of Reopening
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
Senator Patty Ritchie has released the following statement in regards to Phase Two of reopening.
Assembly Will Barclay
Reopening Parts Of New York Is Reason For Cautious Optimism
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.