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Violence In Prisons Is Rising, Albany Needs To Act

December 6, 2024 Contributor

Violence in state prisons has reached another record high, and there are no signs this growing crisis will slow down anytime soon. Inmate-on-inmate assaults surpassed 2023 levels in September. The Mohawk Correctional Facility just saw […]

Supporting Small Businesses During The Holidays

December 1, 2024 Contributor

Small businesses are the heart of our communities, dotting Main Streets with character and fostering personal connections among neighbors. These businesses serve as job creators and drive innovation. Their value is further highlighted by the […]

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Thanksgiving

November 28, 2024 Contributor

“Thanksgiving Day provides an opportunity to express gratitude for our many blessings, participate in longstanding traditions, and enjoy time with family and friends. While the season is celebrated by many, it can be a challenging […]

Gillibrand Statement On The Release Of Three Americans, Including One New Yorker, From Chinese Custody

November 27, 2024 Contributor

New York, NY – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement about the release of three Americans, including New York’s Kai Li, from Chinese custody: “This Thanksgiving, I am so grateful to hear […]

New Law Will Provide Insurance Reserve Fund For Fulton City School District

November 26, 2024 Contributor

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) today announced his legislation, A.08335, has been signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul to establish an insurance reserve fund for the Fulton City School District. The district operates a fully […]

Assembly Minority Conference Re-Elects Will Barclay As Minority Leader

November 25, 2024 Contributor

The Assembly Republican Conference today unanimously elected Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) as Leader of the Minority Conference. Today’s leadership vote was held at the Capitol before the upcoming 2025 Legislative Session. “I am deeply thankful to […]

Barclay Announces Fifth Annual Stocking Drive For Veterans

November 25, 2024 Contributor

Today, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) announced he and many local partners are launching the fifth annual “Stockings for Veterans” drive—a holiday season effort to collect personal-care items for veterans at the VA Medical […]

New Data Shows New York Nowhere Near Energy Goals

November 22, 2024 Contributor

New York progressives have put the state on a fast track to an energy overhaul that has consistently raised feasibility concerns from the day it was conceived. The shortcomings of New York’s energy goals are […]

Gillibrand Statement On Arrest Of Man For Planning Nyc Bombing Attack

November 21, 2024 Contributor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement on the arrest of a South Florida man for allegedly planning a bombing attack on […]

Gillibrand Praises $1.5 Billion In Chips Funding For Globalfoundries; Grant Will Expand Facility, Enable Construction Of A New Factory, And Create Good-Paying Jobs In The Capital Region

November 20, 2024 Contributor

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand hailed the awarding of $1.5 billion in CHIPS and Science Act funding for GlobalFoundries, a leading manufacturer of semiconductors. The funding will enable GlobalFoundries to expand its […]