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Mature Workforce Stays in Labor Longer

The shift in workers over age 55 retiring and the growth rate in the U.S. workforce among workers aged 55-64 are unprecedented, according to a recent study done by the New York State Office for the Aging.  In 2000, 13 percent of the workforce was 55 and older, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, and by 2015, this figure is expected to rise to 20 percent. […]

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Budget Cuts a Start; More can be Improved in Budget Process

On Aug. 19, the State Assembly returned to Albany for a special session.  As a result, many mid-year spending cuts were made.  Although it’s never easy to make spending cuts, it was necessary in light of the fiscal crisis that the state is facing.  The state’s budget, for better or worse, relies heavily on Wall Street and therefore, when Wall Street suffers, so too does state revenue. […]

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Summer Reading Challenges Due Back to Barclay’s Office

The 2008 Summer Reading Challenge entitled “Catch the Bug” encouraged children to read with their parents or by themselves for at least 15 minutes each day during the months of July and August.  More than 5,000 Summer Reading Brochures were circulated to schools and libraries within the 124th Assembly District.  Many local libraries participated in matching “bug” themed events throughout the summer to promote reading. […]

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STAR Rebate Rules Reviewed

By Assemblyman Will Barclay I wanted to take the time to share with you a few reminders, new rules and deadlines about this year’s Middle Class STAR Rebate program.  Rebates are in addition to property […]