Press Releases

Smullen: On West Point Day, We Recognize The Dedication of Young American Heroes

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Earlier today, Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) met with several young cadets who are currently attending the United States Military Academy at West Point. This West Point Day, Smullen wanted to personally congratulate...

Smullen Holds Press Conference For Tax Day

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Assemblyman and State Chairman of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Robert J. Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) joined Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square), Putnam County Executive and American City County Exchange (ACCE)...

Smullen Thanks all Veterans, Seniors and Community Members Who Attended “Venison for Veterans” Event

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) sponsored and participated in a very special community event for the veterans and seniors of Montgomery and Fulton counties earlier today. The goals of this event were to thank veterans...

Smullen Supports Efforts to Make Schools Safer

Today, Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) joined hiscolleagues and members of the Minority Task Force on School Safety & Security at a press conference to call for more safety precautions to be taken to protect schools....

Smullen Joins Colleagues to Call for an End To ‘Raise The Age’

Today, Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) attended a press conference with Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski), several district attorneys and his Minority colleagues to call for the end of the dangerous...

Smullen Named Co-Chair of Minority Sports Caucus

“I am beyond proud to be named one of the co-chairs of the Legislative Minority Sports Caucus. As the representative of a district steeped in rich tradition and the culture of the great outdoors, the interests of sportspeople are very important to me....

Smullen Reacts to One-House Budget

Today, Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and The Adirondacks) reacted to the budget put forth by the Assembly Majority. The budget total is part of a trend that has resulted in spending going up every year since 2019 when Smullen first joined...

Smullen Welcomes SUNY Chancellor King To FMCC

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Today, Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) welcomed SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. to Fulton-Montgomery Community College (FMCC). They met with FMCC President Dr. Greg Truckenmiller and other leaders, as well as toured...

Smullen Supports Increased Funding for Local Roads

Today, Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) joined his Minority colleagues in both the Assembly and Senate to call for an increase in Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPs) funding, as well as an...

Smullen Calls for Increase in Medicaid Reimbursement Rates to Assist Medical Transportation

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) is calling for increased Medicaid reimbursement rates across rural areas in response to the closure of ACCESS Transportation in Fort Plain. ACCESS Transportation is a service in the Capital...

Smullen Invites the Public to Volunteer for Venison for Vets and Seniors.

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C- Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) has invited residents to volunteer and distribute donations for this year’s Venison for Veterans and Seniors of Fulton and Montgomery Counties. This year’s event will be held on April...

Smullen, Colleagues Denounce Bail Reform at Albany Press Conference

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) today joined Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski), Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt (R,C-North Tonawanda) and members of the Assembly and Senate Minority Conferences at a...

Assemblyman Smullen Appointed as Assistant Minority Whip

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C– Meco) has been appointed assistant minority whip of the Assembly Minority Conference for the new legislative term. Since Smullen’s election in 2018, he has been a leading voice for the Second Amendment, lowering taxes,...

Assemblyman Smullen Issues Statement Following Approval of the Climate Action Council’s Scoping Plan

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,I,SAM-Meco) issued the following statement following the approval of the Climate Action Council’s (CAC) Scoping Plan, which details how New York will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 85 percent from 1990 levels by 2050...

Assemblyman Smullen Announces ‘Last Call’ for Venison Donation for Veterans and Seniors

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,I,SAM–Meco) is asking deer hunters to again consider donating some of this year’s venison to local veterans and seniors who may be struggling with food insecurity. The program is a partnership between local hunters...

Smullen Questions Early Closure of Hamilton County Campgrounds, Calls for Action by DEC

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,I,SAM–Meco) today questioned the proposed early closure of several state campgrounds in 2023, including many in Hamilton County and the Mohawk Valley Region. The campgrounds, which normally remain open through September,...

Assemblyman Smullen Calls on the Biden Administration to Designate Kenya as Combat Zone, Saving New York’s Soldiers from Punitive Taxation

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,I,SAM – Meco) today called on the Biden administration to officially designate the country of Kenya as a combat zone in order to prevent the unjust taxation of New York’s combat soldiers stationed there as part of the...

Smullen Applauds Court Decision Scaling Back Gun Carry Restrictions

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,I,SAM-Meco) applauded a court decision scaling back the state’s new concealed carry restrictions. Smullen has been an ardent opponent of the new laws, even joining a lawsuit against them. “This is further proof that...

Smullen Attends Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Copper Café Opened by ARC Herkimer

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,I,SAM-Meco) recently helped celebrate the grand opening of a new café in the Ilion Mall opened by the Arc Herkimer. The Copper Café is an interactive training space for individuals with intellectual and developmental...

Assemblyman Smullen: Still Time to Register For Annual Veterans Appreciation Picnic

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,I,SAM – Meco) is reminding veterans, active duty service members and their families that the deadline to register for the 2022 Salute to Service Veterans Appreciation Picnic is fast approaching. The picnic will take place...