Press Releases

Miller On Percoco Conviction: ‘Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire’

“To no one’s surprise, the governor’s former top aide and close friend Joe Percoco was found guilty this afternoon of several federal corruption charges. As the saying goes, ‘where there’s smoke, there’s fire.’ When does this all end? New...

Miller, Colleagues Propose Plan To Decrease Property Taxes

Today, Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I-New Hartford) and members of the Assembly Minority Conference put forth a plan to take Medicaid, a state-mandated, high cost driver and shift the costs to the state. The plan was introduced as a way to alleviate this...

Miller, Students Make Valentines for Seniors

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Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I-New Hartford) joined the first graders at Ostrander Elementary in Wallkill to make Valentines to be delivered to seniors at the Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Miller also spoke to the students about the importance...

Miller, Colleagues Propose Reforms To Assembly Procedures

Today, Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I-New Hartford) and members of the Assembly Minority Conference put forth a comprehensive rules reform package to increase transparency in the Assembly, institute term limits for leadership and allow good legislation...

Mohawk Valley Nine Holds Initial Meeting Of 2018

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The Mohawk Valley Nine, a bipartisan coalition of state legislators representing Herkimer, Madison and Oneida counties, held its initial caucus meeting of the year earlier this week. The meeting touched on a wide range of topics, including education,...

Miller Votes No On Free Education For Illegal Immigrants

“The recurring theme during this legislative session has been the misuse of taxpayer dollars. From sham economic development schemes, to illegal highway signs and now, once again, free college for illegal immigrants. As elected representatives of New...

Gov. Will Take Down ‘I Love NY’ Signs Amid Criticism From Miller And Residents

“After a great deal of concern was expressed by myself, other state legislators and, most importantly, our residents that state tax dollars were being abused for non-compliant highway signs, the governor has agreed to take them down. Once the signs...

Cuomo’s Illegal I Love NY Signs Costing State $14 Million In Federal Funding

“It seems there is one poor decision after another coming out of the governor’s office these days, all of which are costing the taxpayers money. Over the last several years, the governor spent more than $8 million to put blue ‘I Love NY’ signs...

Miller On Economic Development Budget Hearing

“Today’s Economic Development budget public hearing comes at a fortuitous time with the start of the Joe Percoco corruption trial just last week. START-UP NY has failed, costing New Yorkers nearly $400 million; a top aide to the governor is on trial...

Miller, The Assembly Minority Conference Announces Plan To Combat Domestic Violence

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Advocates for victims of domestic violence and law enforcement officials stood with Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I-New Hartford) and members of the Assembly Minority Conference today as they announced a plan to combat domestic violence and better aid...

Miller On Start Of 2018 Corruption Trials

“Today, the former top aide to Gov. Cuomo is on trial for receiving bribes in exchange for handing out bids related to the governor’s now infamous economic development programs. While it is important to note that the governor himself has not been...

Miller On Cuomo’s Budget Presentation

“What I want to see from a state budget is a plan that supports the middle class, a plan that improves the daily lives of our residents and a plan that provides help now – not in five – 10 years when another million residents have been forced to...

Miller Addresses Sexual Harassment Issues Plaguing State Legislature

“As I have said time and time again – and I will say it until it is no longer an issue – Albany needs ethics reform now. As new allegations of sexual harassment from another state legislator come to light, there is clearly a culture at work in Albany...

Miller Chastises Pamela Harris For Stealing From Hurricane Sandy Victims

“I find the alleged acts of Assmeblywoman Pamela Harris to be reprehensible and disgusting. As a representative of residents who lost homes and businesses due to disastrous flooding this past summer, I am appalled. While we continue to fight with FEMA...

Butler, Miller Introduce Legislation To Extend Pistol Recertification Deadline Into 2019

Assemblyman Marc W. Butler (R,C,I,Ref-Newport) introduced legislation to extend the firearms recertification deadline for pistol permit holders along with Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I-New Hartford), who supports the proposed legislation. Pistol permit...

Miller On Governor’s State Of The State Address

“There are certainly some positive thoughts to take away from the governor’s State of the State – ideas that can protect and benefit New Yorkers – but of course, all they are is thought. Year after year, we see grand promises come out of the executive...

Miller Named to NY Farm Bureau Circle of Friends

Yesterday, Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I-New Hartford) was recognized for his efforts in support of farming and agriculture in New York state by being named to the prestigious Circle of Friends by the New York Farm Bureau. “This is such an honor...

Miller On Governor’s Redc Awards

“Of course we are pleased to see some of our tax dollars come back to our region with the hope of stimulating economic development in the area. That said, I believe we need to have a discussion between the Legislature and the governor to discuss better...

Miller: NYS Must Echo Fed’s ‘Entitlement Reform’ Plan

“There are a lot of people suffering in this state – too many. New York is taxing residents right out of state. One of the largest drivers of state spending is social programs like Medicaid, welfare and unemployment. These programs are extremely important...

Miller Rejects FEMA’s Assertion That July Flooding ‘Not Severe Enough’ For Assistance

“Our residents have been through enough since the disastrous flooding in July that ensued after the Sauquoit Creek overflowed its banks, yet again. Many have lost their homes, their businesses, their livelihoods. My fellow legislators and I have been...