Minority Press Releases
June 2020
New Group Home Visitations Will Help Ensure Our Vulnerable Population Continues to Thrive
June 19, 2020
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay on the Election of Rob Ortt as Senate Minority Leader
June 19, 2020
As Covid-19 Threat Subsides, Assembly Minority Calls on Legislature to Vote to End Executive's Emergency Powers
June 18, 2020
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
June 16, 2020
Graduation Ceremonies Recognize Hard Work & Achievement For New York's Students
June 12, 2020
Phil Palmesano Named Assembly Minority Conference Appointee to Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research & Reapportionment
June 11, 2020
June is National Dairy Month
June 5, 2020
Assembly Minority Urges Governor to Get Local Road, Bridge & Highway Projects Back Up and Running
June 5, 2020
May 2020
The Legislature Returns Remotely, But the Need for Restored Authority Remains
May 29, 2020
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
May 28, 2020
Assembly Minority Introduces Legislation to Limit Governor's Expanded Powers, Increase Local Authority During Future Emergencies
May 28, 2020
Memorial Day May Look Different, But Our Gratitude Remains the Same
May 22, 2020
Reopening Parts of New York Is Reason for Cautious Optimism
May 15, 2020
Assembly Minority Members Call for Legislative Hearings on Covid-19 Pandemic's Impact on State Nursing Homes
May 11, 2020
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay Calls for Restoration of Legislature's Authority
May 9, 2020
Teachers Are Doing Incredible Work in These Difficult Times, They Deserve Our Praise
May 8, 2020
Minority Leader Will Barclay Calls for Performance Measurements from State Department of Labor
May 7, 2020
Barclay Participates in Milk Giveaway with Dairy Farmers of America, Oswego County Farmers & Local Leaders
May 7, 2020
April 2020
Planning New York's Financial Future Will Take Transparency, Cooperation
April 30, 2020
Assembly Minority Conference Calls for Financial Aid to Firefighters and EMS Workers Reeling from Pandemic
April 30, 2020
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
April 28, 2020
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On The 116-Member Reopening Advisory Board
April 28, 2020
Statement from Assemblyman Will Barclay On the Death of Former Assemblyman Joseph Errigo
April 27, 2020
Surviving the Times Through Community Support
April 24, 2020
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay Calls for “New York State Regional Restart”
April 20, 2020
Blood Donations Are a Call for Community Response
April 20, 2020
Assembly Minority Conference Proposes ‘Jump-Start New York’ To Aid Residents, Businesses, Economic Recovery
April 17, 2020
Assemblyman Brian Manktelow To Direct Minority Conference Efforts to Protect & Assist Lake Ontario Shoreline Communities
April 16, 2020
Assembly Minority Calls for Immediate State Action to Minimize Devastating Impact on NY’s Farming Community
April 15, 2020
Assembly Minority Conference Urge President Trump and New York Congressional Delegation to Secure Immediate Assistance for State’s Farmers
April 10, 2020
Assembly Minority Conference Urge President Trump and New York Congressional Delegation to Secure Immediate Assistance for State's Farmers
April 10, 2020
Looking Back at The 2020 Budget’s Bizarre Process & Priorities
April 10, 2020
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
April 8, 2020
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay, Assemblyman Brian Manktelow & Senator Patty Ritchie On Gov. Cuomo’s Executive Order to Redistribute Ventilators & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
April 3, 2020
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay on Public Campaign Financing
April 2, 2020
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay Statement on Changes to New York's Power Plant Siting Process
April 2, 2020
March 2020
Supporting Our Community Heroes, Helping Our Local Businesses Plays Important Role in Responding to Covid-19
March 27, 2020
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
March 27, 2020
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay's District Office Closed to Walk-In Visitors
March 25, 2020
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
March 25, 2020
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
March 24, 2020
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
March 16, 2020
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
March 15, 2020
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
March 14, 2020
Caution, Calm & Coordination Will Help Us Through the Challenge of Covid-19
March 13, 2020
Assemblyman Fitzpatrick Hosts Discussion on New Rent Regulations’ Impact on Regions Outside NYC
March 12, 2020
Localities Must Have a Say in New Energy Projects
March 6, 2020
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay Statement on the Coronavirus Appropriations Bill
March 3, 2020
February 2020
Cutting Millions in Library Funding Sends a Terrible Message to Our Communities
February 28, 2020
Veterans Sound Off On Service Cuts, Fight Back
February 21, 2020
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay Greets Local Law Enforcement in Albany
February 14, 2020
‘Green Light’ Creates Major Public Safety Hazard
February 14, 2020
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay on Assemblyman Brian M. Kolb’s Decision to Retire
February 13, 2020
Adding Pressure on Local Governments Will Continue to Hurt Middle-Class Families
February 7, 2020
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay on Assemblyman Gary Finch’s Decision to Retire
February 5, 2020
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) Announces Appointments To Redistricting Commission
February 3, 2020
January 2020
Action on New York’s Outmigration Issue is Long Overdue
January 31, 2020
Assembly Minority Conference Offers Rules Reforms to Improve Operations in the Assembly Chamber
January 28, 2020
Bracing to Face New York’s Budget Realities
January 24, 2020
Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) on the 2020 Budget Address
January 21, 2020
A Strong Covid-19 Response Today Can Help Our Long-Term Recovery Tomorrow
January 20, 2020
New York Is Now Dealing With the Realities Of ‘Reform’
January 17, 2020
Assembly Minority Conference Calls For Criminal Justice ‘Reforms’ To Be Immediately Addressed
January 15, 2020
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay Names Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh as Assistant Minority Leader Pro Tempore
January 10, 2020
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay Names Assemblyman Ed Ra as Ranking Minority Member of The Committee On Ways And Means
January 10, 2020
An Opportunity To Realize New York’s Full Potential
January 10, 2020
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay Opens the 2020 Legislative Session
January 9, 2020
Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) On The 2020 State Of The State Address
January 8, 2020
Assembly Minority Conference Unanimously Chooses Assemblyman Will Barclay As New Conference Leader
January 7, 2020
Assembly Minority Conference Choses Will Barclay As New Assembly Minority Leader
January 7, 2020
December 2019
Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua)
December 25, 2019
Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb
December 17, 2019
Shop Local This Holiday Season And Support Your Friends And Neighbors
December 13, 2019
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb Presents Proclamation To Canandaigua Mayor
December 6, 2019
Help Your Community Celebrate The ‘Season Of Giving’
December 6, 2019
Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb
December 1, 2019
November 2019
Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua)
November 28, 2019
Give Back To The Community This Thanksgiving Season
November 22, 2019
HEAP Program Designed To Help New Yorkers During The Cold Winter Months
November 15, 2019
Honoring Those Who Bravely Serve Our Country On Veterans Day
November 8, 2019
October 2019
NY’s Tax Rankings Still Terrible, With No Relief In Sight
October 25, 2019
October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 18, 2019
Experience The Finger Lakes This Fall Season
October 11, 2019
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Stresses Education & Early Detection
October 4, 2019
September 2019
STAR Program Mess Is Another Headache For Taxpayers
September 27, 2019
Gov. Cuomo’s Lesson Learned Over License Plate Debacle
September 20, 2019
Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb On Gov. Cuomo Walking Back New License Plate Plan
September 17, 2019
Finger Lakes Region Driving Record-Setting Tourism
September 13, 2019
Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb
September 11, 2019
Direct-Care Professionals Need Our Support
September 6, 2019
August 2019
Prepping For A Productive School Year
August 30, 2019
Leader Kolb, Sen. Ortt Call For Legislative Action Against Gov’s Unnecessary $25 Tax On New License Plates
August 28, 2019
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb Announces Appointment Of Donna l. DeCarolis To New York State Climate Action Council
August 27, 2019
College Costs are Crushing Young New Yorkers
August 23, 2019
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb Presents Check To Ionia Volunteer Fire Company
August 22, 2019
Assembly Minority Leader Kolb Presents $200,000 To Ionia Volunteer Fire Company
August 22, 2019
Kolb Tours Ontario County Animal Shelter That Rescued 85 Dogs In Recent Animal Cruelty Case
August 20, 2019
An American Institution: The Great New York State Fair
August 16, 2019
State Library Funding Is Critical To Support Institutions Of Knowledge, Growth & Learning
August 9, 2019
Law Enforcement Officers Deserve Our Thanks, Respect & Protection
August 2, 2019
July 2019
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony In Naples
July 30, 2019
Donated Blood Shortage Requires Immediate Attention
July 26, 2019
County Fairs Promote Sense Of Community And Boost Local Tourism
July 19, 2019
Summer Bucket List: Options Abound in the Finger Lakes
July 12, 2019
June 2019
Summer Fun Meets Summer Learning in the Finger Lakes Region
June 28, 2019
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb Statement On The End Of The 2019 Legislative Session
June 21, 2019
Kolb: New York’s Farmers About To Be The Victims Of Albany’s Misguided Meddling
June 18, 2019
With the Start of Summer, Lyme Prevention Takes on Added Importance
June 14, 2019
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb Statement On Bill To Give Driver’s Licenses To Illegal Immigrants
June 12, 2019
Celebrate Safely During National Fishing & Boating Week
June 7, 2019
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb Statement On The 75th Anniversary Of D-Day
June 6, 2019
Assembly Majority Rejects Proposals To Reduce Costs For Veterans To Use State Parks
June 4, 2019
May 2019
Each Step Toward Preventing Domestic Violence Helps Save Lives
May 31, 2019
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb Attends Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day
May 30, 2019
Memorial Day is a Day of Solemn Remembrance
May 24, 2019
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb Applauds Signing Of The Finger Lakes Community Preservation Act
May 24, 2019
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb, Colleagues Call For Passage Of “Ramona’s Law”
May 21, 2019
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb Speaks At Ems Remembrance Ceremony
May 21, 2019
Kolb, Giglio Call For Passage Of Critical Public Protection Measure: Ramona’s Law
May 21, 2019
Police Week is a Time of Reflection, Praise and Gratitude
May 17, 2019
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb Attends Day Of Caring Event In Ontario County
May 17, 2019
Assembly Minority Members Express Concerns Over Farmworker Bill, Call For Public Hearings
May 15, 2019
Driver’s License Debate Fails On Principle, Policy & Popularity
May 10, 2019
New York Has Worst Tax Freedom Day In Entire Nation
May 3, 2019
April 2019
Assembly Majority Blocks Minority Conference Attempt To Expand Earned Income Tax Credit For Low-Income New Yorkers
April 29, 2019
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb Visits Culvert Project In Richmond
April 26, 2019
Help Support Our Volunteer Fire Departments
April 26, 2019
Long Fight Ends With a Victory for Veterans
April 19, 2019
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua) on State Parole Board Decision to Release Judith Clark
April 17, 2019
Assembly Minority Offers Amendments to Further Protect Victims of Crime
April 9, 2019
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb Joins Assemblyman Colin Schmitt in Welcoming New Windsor Police Department
April 9, 2019
Assembly Majority Blocks Bill to Restore Transparency and Trust in State Government
April 9, 2019
Crime Victims’ Rights Week a Time of Reflection, Action
April 5, 2019
Assembly Minority Offers Budget Amendments to Protect the Disability Community & Their Caregivers
April 1, 2019
March 2019
“Let’s Help Our Community Together”
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb Welcomes Constituents to Assembly Chamber to Support Programs & Funding For Disability Community
March 27, 2019
Leader Kolb Receives “Champion Award” for Continued Efforts to Assist Disability Community
March 25, 2019
Paying New York Prices Is Becoming Costly & Concerning
March 22, 2019
Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R, C-Canandaigua) on the Future Closing Of Hillside’s Varick Campus
March 20, 2019
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua) Meets With Members of the 2019 Assembly Internship Program
March 19, 2019
Lack of Attention to Veterans is Shameful
March 15, 2019
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua) Meets With Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES Students In Albany
March 14, 2019
Kolb, Palmesano Applaud Passage of Finger Lakes Community Preservation Act
March 14, 2019
Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua) on the Assembly One-House Budget Resolution
March 13, 2019
CHIPS Funding Critical to Economy, Emergency Services
March 8, 2019
Direct-Care Professionals Deserve More Respect, Better Treatment
March 1, 2019
February 2019
Assembly Minority Conference Outlines Priorities in “Budget Blueprint for a Better New York”
February 27, 2019
Minimum Wage Increase Hurts Those it Means to Help
February 22, 2019
Share Your Thoughts on NY’s Future
February 16, 2019
Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R, C-Canandaigua)
February 14, 2019
January 2019
Assembly Minority Conference Releases NEW YORK’S INFRASTRUCTURE: A Report on Fortifying Our Roads, Bridges and Water Systems
January 28, 2019
Most New York Students Still Dreaming of Affordable College
January 25, 2019
Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua)
January 22, 2019
Attack on Municipalities Coming from Multiple Fronts
January 18, 2019
Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua) On The 2019 State Of The State & Budget Address
January 15, 2019
Assembly Minority Conference Proposes Measures To Improve Voting Procedures, Save Taxpayers Money
January 14, 2019
Newest Hike in Minimum Wage Set To Yield Massive Layoffs
January 11, 2019
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb Opens The 2019 Legislative Session
January 9, 2019