New York State Assembly

Speaker Carl E. Heastie

Minority Press Releases

May 2025

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On The 2025-2026 State Budget

Medical Aid In Dying: A Dangerous Step With Irreparable Consequences

April 2025

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Assembly Passing The ‘Medical Aid In Dying Act’

PSC Must Not Let Rapid Act Threaten Local Land Use

Support RecruitNY: Strong Communities Start With Volunteer Firefighters

Assembly, Senate Minority Conference Members Introduce Legislation To Give Schools Temporary Exemption From Locker-Room Requirements

Barclay, Central Square Community Push For Traffic Safety Mesaures Following Fatal Accident

April Is Donate Life Month

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On The Second Budget Extender Passed

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On The Budget Extender Passed Today

March 2025

Barclay To Host Annual Blood Drive On May 16th

Human Trafficking Can Be Overcome With A Commitment To Collaboration, Vigilance

Honoring Service And Sacrifice: Leader Barclay & Assembly Members Celebrate Veterans

Leader Barclay Announces Assembly Minority Budget Conference Committee Appointments

New York’s Crumbling Roads And Bridges Are Stalling Our Economic Success

Barclay, Walczyk Seek Extreme Winter Recovery Assistance For Region

Assembly Minority Conference Appeals For MTA Forensic Audit

February 2025

Alexander John Smullen Traffic Safety Memorial Law: A Fitting Tribute To Honor Victims Across NYS

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

Oswego County Recognized As First ‘Work Ready Community’ In New York State

February Is Cancer Prevention Awareness Month

Leader Barclay And Local Officials Tour Biospherix

January 2025

Leader Barclay Announces Assembly Minority Leadership, Committee Positions For 2025

Leader Barclay & Assembly Minority Conference Welcome Six New Members

Public Safety, Affordability Headline NYS Assembly Minority Conference 2025 Session Priorities

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

December 2024

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Christmas

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Hanukkah

The Season Of Giving: Celebrating Community And Compassion

Leader Barclay, Local Leaders Convene For Blessing Of Shoes

November 2024

Supporting Small Businesses During The Holidays

Peanut The Squirrel Debacle Tells You Everything You Need To Know About NY’s Priorities

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Thanksgiving

Assembly Minority Conference Re-Elects Will Barclay As Minority Leader

Barclay Announces Fifth Annual Stocking Drive For Veterans

Barclay Announces 11th Annual ‘Tithe My Shoes’ Charity Drive Is Underway

Protecting New York’s Farmland Benefits Us All

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Veterans Day

Let’s Not Squander The Brightest Parts Of Our Economic Outlook

October 2024

Participate In The Process: Get Out And Vote

Local Landmark and Landscape Art Opening Extended

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay, Hannibal Village Leaders Announce $50,000 Grant For Community Enhancements

Leader Barclay Gathers With CNY Community Arts Members To Promote Local Landscapes And Landmarks Exhibit

Leader Barclay Hosts Summer Reading Celebration

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On The Anniversary Of Oct. 7

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

September 2024

Leader Barclay Partners With United Way, Village Of Pulaski On Successful ‘Stone Soup Pulaski’ Luncheon

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Oswego County Sheriff's Deputy Killed In The Line Of Duty

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay, Central Square Leaders Announce $50K For New Park Equipment At Goettel Park

Barclay Expresses Concern With Proposed DEC Wetlands Regulatory Proposal

Legislation Signed Today Will Provide Benefits To Family Of 9/11 First Responder

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On The Anniversary Of The 9/11 Attacks

August 2024

New Law, Introduced By Barclay, Allows Oswego County Courts To Conduct Virtual Proceedings

Ready, Set, Learn: Back To School Season Is Here

Barclay Meets With Local, State Officials & Community Stakeholders To Discuss Neighborhood Revitalization Efforts

Expanding Broadband Internet Is Critical For Education, Economy, Health Care & Infrastructure

Leader Barclay Partners With United Way & Village Of Pulaski On ‘Stone Soup Pulaski Luncheon’ To Benefit Food Pantries & Weekend Backpack Programs

The 2024 Great New York State Fair Has Something for Everyone

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay Honors Three Volunteers at Senior Luncheon

Statement From Minority Leader Will Barclay on Assemblyman Michael Norris’ Nomination for State Supreme Court Judgeship

Lagging Infrastructure and Inflation are a Massive Threat to New York

Human Trafficking Thrives in Darkness, Our Conference Hopes to Shine a Light

July 2024

Safe Haven Museum Represents What It Means to Be a True Democracy

Assembly, Senate Minority Issue Second Letter to Comptroller Dinapoli, Urging Audit of ERAP Program

Harborfest Has Become a Summertime Staple in Upstate New York

Leader Barclay to Host Annual Local Landscapes & Landmarks Visual Art Exhibit

Helping Families Afford Child Care Is Critical When Building Strong Communities

June 2024

Summer Reading Challenge Fosters Student Growth, Exploration & Relaxation

Summer Fun Awaits In Central New York

May 2024

June Is National Dairy Month

We Can Do Better Fighting The Opioid Crisis

Leader Will Barclay Launches The Annual ‘Blessings In A Backpack’ Donation Drive

Police Week Reminds Us What’s On The Line For Law Enforcement

Barclay Honors John Guralny For Heroic Action Protecting Coworkers’

Leader Barclay Recognizes Local High School Students With Community Service Youth Award

May Is Mental Health Awareness Month

April 2024

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay Attends United Way’s Annual Stone Soup Event

Oswego County Farm Bureau Urges Motorists To Watch For Slow-Moving Vehicles With New Yard Sign Campaign

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay Honors Oswego County Army Veteran Timothy Benson

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay And Ways & Means Committee Ranking Minority Member Ed Ra On New York’s Broken Budget Process

Assembly Minority Leader Barclay & Oswego Mayor Corradino To Host Annual Blood Drive On May 17

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On The Budget Extender Passed Today

Organ And Tissue Donations Save Lives

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On The Budget Extender Passed Today

March 2024

Leader Barclay And Assembly Members Honor Vietnam Veterans

Assembly Minority Propose Bill To Address ‘Squatting’ & Strengthen Rights Of NY Property Owners

Assembly & Senate Minority Join Rep. Molinaro, ‘Voices For Seniors’ To Mark Four-Year Anniversary Of DOH’S COVID Nursing Home Order

The State’s Cannabis Operation Needs A Complete Overhaul

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay Shares Remarks At General Budget Conference Committee

Helping Families Afford Child Care Solves A Major Concern In New York State

Leader Barclay Announces Assembly Minority Budget Conference Committee Appointments

Assembly Minority Propose Child Care Investment To Increase Access & Improve Affordability

New York Farm Bureau Presents Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay Circle Of Friends Award

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes’ Decision To Not Seek Re-Election

February 2024

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay And Conference Members Honor New York State Trooper Rick Albert

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Assemblymember Andrew Goodell’s Decision To Not Seek Re-Election

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay on Assemblymember Joe Giglio’s Decision to Not Seek Re-Election

Preserving New York’s Farmland Is The Right Thing To Do For Our Economy And Our Legacy

We Must Take Care Of Our Veterans The Same Way They Take Care Of Us

Leader Barclay Joins Local Participants from Association Of New York State Youth Bureaus' 21st Annual Youth Leadership Forum

January 2024

Recognizing Mental Wellness Month: Patients, Providers & Programs Need Our Support

New York Needs Fiscal Restraint, Responsible Investing

Reacting To The State Of The State & Work Ahead In 2024

Now Is The Time To Come Together And Restore New York

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay