Assembly & Senate Republicans Join Congresswoman Elise Stefanik To Call Out Albany Democrats’ Failure To Deliver In 2025 Legislative Session

Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay, Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt and members of the Senate and Assembly Republican Conferences today were joined by Rep. Elise Stefanik at the state Capitol, blasting Democrats for failing to deliver meaningful results for New Yorkers during the 2025 legislative session.

“We’re approaching the end of another legislative session, and unfortunately, the major issues plaguing New York will persist for another year. Albany’s One-Party Rule has failed to deliver on opportunities to lower the cost of living, address public safety or govern with any semblance of transparency, efficiency and public participation. Democrats’ signature achievement in 2025 was passing an astronomical $254 billion budget, to be paid on the backs of already-overburdened taxpayers. New York has a dwindling population and stagnant economy because Democrats refuse to change course. Instead of solutions, they prefer the status quo, and that’s a disservice to the people of the Empire State,” said Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski).

“I am honored to join Leader Ortt and Leader Barclay to meet with the Republican Senate and Assembly Conferences for the last week of legislative session. Another year, another failed, radical, reckless agenda and legislative session in New York State passed by single-party Democrat rule led by the worst Governor in America, Kathy Hochul.

“Kathy Hochul and Far Left NY Democrats have once again put New York LAST with a massive, bloated $254 billion budget that is anti-worker, anti-family, anti-farm, anti-small business, and anti-law enforcement. From job-killing regulations proposed like the insane 700-cow farm cap to pro-criminal policies that make our streets, communities, and campuses less safe, this legislative session continues New York down the path to catastrophe, further exacerbating the affordability crisis and crime crisis.

“And of course, this is all on top of the $10 million taxpayer-funded slush fund to bail out Tish James for her criminal activity. Kathy Hochul’s radical Far Left Democrat agenda is driving businesses and hardworking families out of the state. Enough is enough. New Yorkers deserve better. It is time for new leadership in New York State,” stated House GOP Leadership Chair, Rep. Elise Stefanik.

“Albany Democrats are wrapping up another session with record spending, radical mandates, and zero results for struggling New Yorkers. Governor Hochul’s $254 billion budget does nothing to lower costs, but everything to drive up energy bills, grocery prices and the cost of doing business. While families are getting crushed, Democrats created a $10 million legal slush fund to protect their political allies. They doubled down on pro-criminal policies and turned a blind eye to rising antisemitism, illegal immigration and collapsing public safety. The message from Albany is clear: If you’re a criminal or a bureaucrat, you’re protected; if you’re a hardworking taxpayer, you’re on your own. Senate Republicans are fighting for a better path, one that puts law-abiding New Yorkers first, restores public safety and makes this state affordable again?,” blasted Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt.

     In five years, New York’s state budget has increased by a staggering $77 billion, yet despite record-high spending, reports indicate that life in New York has only gotten harder. Public safety concerns remain high, affordability continues to hurt household budgets, and the state’s  population loss is among the highest in the country. New York Democrats’ criminal justice “reforms,” such as bail reform, Clean Slate and Raise the Age have dismantled public safety and stripped law enforcement of the tools they need to keep communities safe. At the same time, Albany continues to advance costly mandates—like sweeping climate regulations and a congestion pricing plan that place additional financial pressure on working and middle-class families. New Yorkers deserve a government that reflects their priorities: safe communities, economic opportunity and common sense solutions that make life easier—not harder.

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