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Column from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay: Reacting to State of the State & Work Ahead in 2024

January 12, 2024 Contributor

Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her third State of the State Address this week, offering some broad policy proposals for 2024. Like years past, the governor’s presentation to the joint session of the Legislature was light on specifics.

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Statement From Senator Mannion On Governor Hochul’s State Of The State Address

January 9, 2024 Contributor

ALBANY, NY – Senator John W. Mannion today released the following statement on Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address: “The vision outlined by Governor Kathy Hochul in her State of the State Address sets […]

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Gov. Hochul’s State Of The State Address

January 9, 2024 Contributor

“What we heard today was typical of most State of the State Addresses—heavy on soundbites but light on substance. Gov. Hochul has been offering glimpses of her policy priorities for more than a week. Generally […]

Now Is The Time To Come Together And Restore New York

January 6, 2024 Contributor

ALBANY – Earlier this week, I spoke on the Assembly Floor to outline the Assembly Minority Conference’s priorities as we take up legislation in 2024. Improving the quality of life for New York residents is […]

Resolve And Resilience: Motivation For A New Year

December 29, 2023 Contributor

ALBANY – As we turn the page on another year, we reflect on the journey over the past twelve months and welcome the opportunity to embrace new challenges and ideas. We find strength in our resolve […]

Legislation To Improve Access To State Government Websites For People With Disabilities Is Senator Mannion’s Twenty-Second Bill Signed Into Law In 2023

December 28, 2023 Contributor

ALBANY, NY – Senator John W. Mannion today announced his legislation (S3114A) to improve access to New York State government websites for people with disabilities has been signed into law. It is Senator Mannion’s twenty-second […]

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Democrats Moving Local Elections To Even Years

December 23, 2023 Contributor

ALBANY – Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) issued the following statement on the election law bill signed into law today, by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The measure will move local elections to the same even-year […]

The Holidays Are A Great Time To Reflect On Our Successes And Our Challenges

December 22, 2023 Site Administrator

Column from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay Christmas Day and the new year are just a few days away, and it’s an opportunity for all to reflect on the successes, challenges and lessons we’ve learned […]

Senator John Mannion And Mayor Deana Michaels Secure $250,000 To Replace The Aging Ice Chiller At Fulton Community Ice Arena With A New System That Is Environmentally Friendly And Energy Efficient

December 22, 2023 Contributor

FULTON – Senator John W. Mannion and Mayor Deana Michaels today announced a $250,000 Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability, and Technology Program (CREST) grant for the City of Fulton to replace the aging and inefficient ice […]

Governor Hochul Announces Release Of Initial Findings From Inter-Agency Fire Safety Working Group On Emergency Response

December 21, 2023 Contributor

Available Analyses Find No Reported Injuries, No Harmful Levels of Toxins Detected at Sites of Battery Storage Fires Draft Fire Code Reviews Recommendations Expected to be Released for Public Comment in First Quarter 2024 Statewide […]