Press Releases

Barclay, Barlow To Host Annual Blood Drive

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) and City of Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow have announced they will host their annual blood drive to benefit the American Red Cross on Friday, May 6 at the Roy C. McCrobie Building located at 41 Lake St....

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay on Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin’s Arrest

The news regarding the arrest of Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin is very disappointing for the people of New York state. Albany has a persistent and pervasive corruption problem and today’s federal indictment is a disturbing indication that problem is still...

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay on the Enacted 2022-23 State Budget

“Gov. Kathy Hochul promised a better, more transparent budget process when she took over as New York’s executive. Promises made, promises broken. Unfortunately, New Yorkers were left with the same secretive, ineffective negotiations they have come...

Leader Barclay Honors NYSUT Representative Pat Kush

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Recently, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) presented Pat Kush with an Assembly citation recognizing her many years of service as New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) Political Action Committee’s 48 District South Coordinator....

Leader Barclay, Colleagues Welcome Law Enforcement Professionals To Albany

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The sheriffs and a number of law enforcement professionals were invited to Albany to attend a press conference in which Barclay and his colleagues called on Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislators to “Finally Fix Bail Reform” and walk back failed criminal...

A Tragic Loss Of Life Leaves Community Searching For Answers

The heartbreaking death of Jordan Brooks has left our community reeling, and has raised serious questions about how services for the disability community are administered in Oswego County. Brooks, who was wheelchair bound and suffered from cerebral palsy,...

New York: Let’s Punish Law-Abiding Citizens with Backward Policy, Again

It seems like New York invents new ways to reward criminals every day. The latest policy concocted by extreme liberals is to give special treatment to those previously convicted of marijuana-related offenses with respect to opening up a state-licensed...

Assembly Minority Calls For Review Of DOH Policies After Nursing Home Audit

Today, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) and Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,I,SAM,ROS-Mahopac), the Ranking Minority member on the Assembly Health Committee, issued a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul and Dr. Mary Bassett, Commissioner of...

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On The Assembly One-House Budget

“For the better part of the past year, gas prices; rising inflation and violent crime have been among the major quality-of-life concerns keeping New Yorkers up at night. Each of these issues has now reached crisis-level. But somehow, Assembly Majority...

Leader Barclay Displays Local Artwork In Albany

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Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) is shown here proudly adorning the walls of his Albany Office with artwork from the 120th Assembly District. The different creations were featured in his 2nd Annual Local Landscape and Landmark Art...

March Is Red Cross Month

This month, we recognize the importance of the American Red Cross and all the work the organization does helping to support communities here and around the globe. The Red Cross has been one of the most vigilant and responsive emergency service organizations...

Leader Barclay and Colleagues Call For More Funding For Local Roads

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Today, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) joined colleagues from the Assembly and Senate Minority Conferences, as well as infrastructure stakeholders, to call for an increase in funding for New York’s local roads, bridges and culverts....

Local Roads Drive Our Local Economies

New York’s local roads, highways and bridges are a vital part of our state’s economic health and quality of life. Unfortunately, the necessary investment and upkeep of these critical roadways have lagged for years. Proposed fiscal injections come...

Leader Barclay Joins Colleagues in Honoring Fallen Officer’s Family, Police Officers on the Assembly Floor

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Today, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) joined his colleagues on the Assembly Floor to extend the cordialities of the house to Dominique Luzuriaga, the widow of fallen NYPD Officer Jason Rivera. She was joined by other officers who...

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

“Ending the school mask mandate is welcome news and an overdue victory for children and parents. It’s taken Gov. Hochul far too long to arrive at this decision. Minority members were calling for this step to be taken weeks ago, when other states had...

New Yorkers Can Comment On The Consequences Of Climate Goals

Amid the worst inflation in 40 years, New Yorkers are forced to tighten their belts to manage persistent, skyrocketing prices. The cost of living is rising and household budgets are feeling the pinch. The price of gasoline continues to increase with the...

‘Future Farmers of America Week’ an Opportunity to Reevaluate A Dangerous Proposal

Agriculture is part of the very fabric that constitutes New York. Despite many obstacles, our farming community provides food and sustenance for our families, schoolchildren and the less fortunate year after year with passion and diligence. Starting tomorrow,...

Leader Barclay Joins Brian Reeves At Press Conference To Advocate For Agriculture Industry

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On Tuesday, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) (right) joined Brian Reeves (left), President of the NYS Vegetable Growers Association and owner of Reeves Farm located in Baldwinsville, at a press conference on the Million Dollar Staircase...

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

“Throughout her distinguished career in public service, Sen. Patty Ritchie has been among the most dedicated and effective voices for the region we both call home. I’ve been fortunate to work alongside her for many years and know she will be greatly...

Assembly Minority Calls on Gov. Hochul to Reject Lowering Farm Workers Overtime Threshold

Members of the Assembly Minority Conference, along with advocates supporting New York’s farmers, gathered to call on Gov. Kathy Hochul to reject the recent recommendation by the Farm Laborers Wage Board to further lower the overtime threshold for farm...