Press Releases

Smullen Presents Dygert Family with Official Proclamation Celebrating Farm’s 300th Anniversary

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) visited Dygert Farms in Palatine Bridge on Tuesday, July 11 to congratulate its proprietors, Shannon and Robby Dygert, on 300 years in operation and serving the community. Smullen spoke...

Smullen Addresses Teacher Shortage

Today, Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) attended a press conference hosted by the College of Saint Rose and Fulton Montgomery Community College (FMCC) to discuss solutions to the teacher shortage currently plaguing New...

Smullen: SUNY Campuses are not Responsible for Fixing New York’s Immigration Crisis

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) wrote a letter to Gov. Hochul earlier today expressing his concerns following recent reports that the governor directed the State University of New York (SUNY) and the Division of Homeland...

Smullen: Whole Milk is an Important Part of A Nutritious Diet for Our Children

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) supports Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie), Sen. George Borrello, Executive Director of Northeast Dairy Producers Tonya Van Slyke and his fellow state legislators in celebrating...

Smullen: Boating Safety, Rules and Regulations are Extremely Important for New York’s Prospective Boaters

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen’s (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) office attended the Safe Lakes Initiative's annual press conference at the Hudson River Black River Regulating District (HRRD) Office in light of National Safe Boating Week. Attending...

Smullen Supports Preserving Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (eFMAP) for New York Counties

Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) has co-sponsored a bill introduced by Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) that would require Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (eFMAP) funds to be shared directly with...

Smullen: New Yorkers Feel Neglected and Are Fleeing The State to Secure Their Futures

“With delay after delay, New Yorkers are understandably feeling the financial pressure a late state budget carries with it. All of the mystery surrounding the budget is not sitting well with New York families considering its egregious size and Albany...

Smullen Proud That Cleanup Funding is Now Available for Disadvantaged Communities in His District

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Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) spoke at the 2nd Annual Mohawk Valley Brownfields Developer Summit at Miners Table Restaurant in Herkimer last evening. This summit aims to bring all six counties of the Mohawk Valley—Fulton,...

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...