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Assembly Will Barclay

New York’s Credit Card Debt Higher than National Average

August 20, 2018 Contributor
Earlier this year, the state comptroller’s office issued a report about consumers’ credit card debt in New York state. The information, which is largely based on the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s data, shows how people are managing their households within their local economies and serves as a basis for comparison when it comes to household finances.

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Ritchie

Helping Cows Beat The Heat

August 14, 2018 Contributor
This summer has been one of the hottest, most humid, I can remember. While the extreme heat is forcing all of us to take some extra precautions, it is important we do not forget our animals, pets and those responsible for producing the main ingredient for many of our farm fresh foods, milk. Unfortunately, as temperatures rise, so do the stress levels of dairy cows.

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Ritchie

Providing A New ‘Leash’ On Life For Pets In Need Of Adoption

August 7, 2018 Contributor
Every year, more than 150,000 animals are brought to local shelters across New York State. While our shelters do an amazing job of spreading the word that these animals need a loving home, the unfortunate, heartbreaking, reality is that many of these animals do not end up finding their forever family.

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Assembly Will Barclay

Legislature Passes Bill to Better Protect, Promote Living Organ Donors

August 6, 2018 Contributor
In my mind, one of the most selfless things a person can do is to be a living organ donor. In order to give the gift of life to another, a living organ donor not only sacrifices a part of his or her body for another, but also endures the necessary medical procedure, the healing and other hardships. While many have undertaken this incredibly generous act, there is a huge gap between those awaiting an organ or tissue transplant and the organs and tissues available for transplant.

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Ritchie

Senator Ritchie’s Community Spotlight: The Newly Restored Minna Anthony Common Nature Center

August 1, 2018 Contributor
One of the treasures of the North Country is the Wellesley Island State Park. Its breathtaking views and unrivaled recreational opportunities draw more than 200,000 people each year. This year, just in time for the summer season, Wellesley Island State Park got even better.

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Ritchie

Celebrating Our State Parks and Recreational Areas

July 24, 2018 Contributor
New York State parks and historic sites offer a wealth of recreational activities for residents and tourists alike. This is especially true in the summer months, when nearly 70 million people visit state parks across New York State, including more than four million in Central and Northern New York, for everything from boating and camping to fishing and hiking.

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Assembly Will Barclay

Property Taxes, Public Trust, Education Among People’s Top Concerns

July 23, 2018 Contributor
People are concerned about the direction our state is headed. We have some of the highest property taxes in the U.S., a sluggish economy, and an onslaught of corruption cases and other scandals involving taxpayer dollars. The following are some questions I am frequently asked on these important issues and some ideas on how to change and improve state government.

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Ritchie

Keeping Unwanted Drugs Out Of The Wrong Hands

July 17, 2018 Contributor
Long before I became a State Senator, I was aware of the growing substance abuse problems in our region. In the years since, we have seen illegal drugs not only become a crisis in our communities, but they have greatly affected our families, friends and neighbors. Most of the focus of this drug problem has been on opioids and heroin, and rightly so.

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