Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
Adding Pressure On Local Governments Will Continue To Hurt Middle-Class Famolies
For years, local governments have dealt with increasingly insurmountable financial stress forced upon them by Albany.
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Ritchie
Encouraging Youth To Engage With Our Environment
It was during the Great Depression when then President Franklin Roosevelt created a program known as the Civilian Conservation Corps or “CCC,” an effort intended to engage young men in conservation work across the nation.
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
Action On NY’s Outmigration Issue Is Long Overdue
If a store, restaurant or any organization started losing customers, people in charge would make adjustments or they’d be out of business.
Ritchie
Support In The North Country
Just a few months ago, several dedicated individuals in our community were honored in Watertown at the “Community Health Hero” awards, hosted by area health care organizations the Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization and the North Country Health Compass Partners.
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
Bracing To Face New York’s Budget Realities
This week the governor presented his $178 billion Executive Budget proposal for the 2020-2021 fiscal year.
Ritchie
Sign The Petition To Fix Albany’s Broken Bail Laws
Imagine for a second your child is killed by a drunk driver. Then, imagine you find out the person responsible is a repeat offender who was arrested and released a couple weeks prior, after not having a court-ordered ignition interlock device in his vehicle.
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
New York Is Now Dealing With The Realities Of ‘Reform’
Recent changes to criminal justice law have missed the mark, and the outcry from law enforcement experts, victims and the public has made it abundantly clear we cannot continue on this path.
What was sold to the public as a way to improve our justice system has rapidly descended into a public safety crisis.
What was sold to the public as a way to improve our justice system has rapidly descended into a public safety crisis.
Ritchie
Be Aware Of Winter Utility Scams
As temperatures drop, utility bills often rise. For many, every penny is critical in ensuring there is gas in the car, food on the table and heat in the home. Unfortunately, during this difficult time for many, there are those who wish to take advantage of others.
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
An Opportuniy To Realize New York’s Full Potential
The pageantry and ceremony of the opening days are welcome reminders the New York State Legislature has an important role to play in shaping the lives of millions of people, some of whom were on hand at the Capitol to hear their elected representatives speak about how they plan to make New York stronger.
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
National Birth Defects Prevention Month Shines Light on Importance of Newborn Screenings
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month–a time dedicated to raising awareness of birth defects, their impact and prevention where possible.