Newborn Screenings Can Save Lives
Dec 28, 2017
After a baby is born, hospitals perform a variety of screenings for the baby. Some tests are completed by a physical exam or through the use of a medical device at the hospital but many genetic disorders can only be detected with a blood sample. In an...
Newborn Screenings Can Save Lives
Dec 28, 2017
After a baby is born, hospitals perform a variety of screenings for the baby. Some tests are completed by a physical exam or through the use of a medical device at the hospital but many genetic disorders can only be detected with a blood sample. In an...
Making College Affordable
Dec 21, 2017
During this time of year, some families with graduating seniors are planning to enter college in the next academic year. Finances are obviously a big consideration when it comes to higher education and with good reason. Costs have risen dramatically....
Barclay Reminds Pistol Permit Holders to Recertify Firearm Permits
Dec 21, 2017
Today, Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) reminded those with pistol permits to recertify their firearms. The SAFE Act requires all pistol owners to recertify their pistol permits 5 years after the date their license was issued. If your pistol...
State’s Crime Rate Drops in 2016; DNA Databank Helps Solve More than 20,000 Crimes
Dec 15, 2017
New Yorkers consistently rank public safety high on the list of importance so it is good news that in 2016, the number of crimes in the state reached an all-time low. In addition, the crime rate in New York has steadily declined since 1990 with few exceptions.
According...
Public Donates Hundreds of Shoes for Annual Drive
Dec 13, 2017
Assemblyman Will Barclay’s office recently collected about 100 pairs of shoes for the annual Tithe My Shoes drive – an effort led by Mudd Murphy to supply shoes to those in need. Murphy recently collected the shoes from the Assemblyman’s office...
Use Available Drug Take Back Programs to Safely Dispose of Unwanted Medicine
Dec 8, 2017
Most people’s medicine cabinets contain either expired or unwanted over-the-counter and/or prescription drugs. With the rise in prescription drug abuse, in particular opioids, keeping these medications in the home isn’t safe. Fortunately, thanks...
Legislation Seeks to Protect Patients from High Air Ambulance Costs
Dec 1, 2017
In an emergency where minutes are critical, medical professionals sometimes determine that patients need to be airlifted to a hospital rather than transported by traditional ambulance. This is particularly true in rural areas, where emergency rooms can...
Volunteers Enhance Services And Make Community Efforts Possible
Nov 20, 2017
Americans have a long history of volunteering and hold community service as a hallmark of civic life. Militias that formed during the Revolutionary War and our country’s first fire departments, for example, were made possible by volunteers who saw...
Low-Volume Road Designations Would Save Taxpayer Dollars
Nov 16, 2017
There are a number of roads in rural areas in our state that do not see a lot of traffic. Despite the low volume of use, towns are required to maintain roads to state specifications even if the road does not lead to a house, camp, or business. This translates...
Barclay’s Office to Assist in Annual Shoe Drive Through Dec. 3
Nov 16, 2017
Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) announced today that his office will once again assist in the collection of shoes and boots from now through Dec. 3.
Millard “Mudd” Murphy, former mayor of Central Square and executive director of the Oswego...
Barclay Applauds Disaster Declaration
Nov 14, 2017
Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) released the following statement today after it was announced that the President has declared areas along Lake Ontario shoreline a federal disaster.
“I am pleased that President Trump has issued a disaster...
Local Adoption Day Event Celebrates Children and Families Who Find Forever Homes
Nov 10, 2017
On Friday, Nov. 17 the OnCenter will once again host a National Adoption Day celebration. The day is part of a collective effort to help raise awareness of the more than 110,000 children in foster care across the nation waiting to find permanent homes....
New York Offers Employment, Education Benefits to Veterans
Nov 3, 2017
November 11th is Veterans Day. This day provides our nation the opportunity to celebrate and honor all those who served and sacrificed for our country. Because veterans have given so much to our country we, as US citizens, either through our government...
Barclay Reacts to Salmon River Fish Hatchery Improvements
Nov 1, 2017
Quote from Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) for inclusion in press release titled “DEC Announces Improvements to Salmon River Hatchery”
“The Salmon River Fish Hatchery has made our area a world-class fishing destination. Anglers from...
New York’s Paid Family Leave Creates More Costs for Employers, Employees
Oct 27, 2017
New York has a habit of enacting policies that, rather than finding a balance, addresses the issue by creating burdensome regulations that are costly, overreaching and often untested. Nowhere is this more evident than with the paid-family leave program...
Lauren’s Law Becomes Permanent to Help More New Yorkers Register as Organ Donors
Oct 20, 2017
In 2008, an 8-year-old Stony Brook, NY resident named Lauren Shields was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and heart disease. Doctors determined that Lauren’s condition was life threatening and in order to survive, she would need a heart transplant. On...
Amend New York’s ATV Law to Increase Tourism
Oct 6, 2017
New York’s tourism industry is alive and showing signs of growth. According to a recent study of the state’s tourism industry, it is estimated that 239 million visitors traveled to New York State in 2016. These visitors had an estimated economic...
Commission for the Blind Assists with Independence, Employment
Sep 29, 2017
New York has a long history of helping those who are blind live independently. For more than 100 years, the New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) has assisted people in achieving their personal and vocational goals. The commission was...
Allowing Youth Firsthand Experience in Government Empowers Future Leaders
Sep 22, 2017
I am often invited to speak to school-aged kids and during these visits a common question kids have for me is what does it means to be a good citizen. The question itself is inspiring because it means they are searching for ways to be good citizens....