Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) released the following statement today after the State Assembly today passed a resolution which paves the way for public officials to be stripped of their pension if convicted of a felony related to their public...

One of the cornerstones of the campaign for President of self-proclaimed socialist Bernie Sanders was that public colleges and universities should be tuition “free.” Not to be outdone, Hillary Clinton also made tuition-free higher education part...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) released the following statement today after it was announced that the Village of Phoenix and the City of Fulton were awarded grants through the state's Restore New York Communities initiative. The City of Fulton...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) released the following statement today in reaction to the Public Service Commission (PSC) affirming the need for upgrades to transmission in New York. Included is a letter dated Jan. 4, 2017 from Assemblyman...

"I am deeply disappointed that the International Joint Commission has adopted their Plan 2014 which will regulate water levels on Lake Ontario. This ill-conceived plan does nothing to protect land owners along the southern and eastern parts of Lake Ontario...

About 2 million people hunt, fish and trap in the state, ranking New York third in the nation in the number of sportsmen and women obtaining licenses and permits. Local communities and the state benefit economically from the license sales and associated...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) released the following statement today in reaction to the Governor’s proposed budget. “I look forward to learning more specifics about the financial plan but overall, I am concerned about how taxpayers...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) today announced that there is a new SAFE Act requirement taking effect. Pistol permit holders are now being required to recertify every five years in order to maintain a pistol permit. Previously, pistol permits...

The 2017 legislative session is underway in Albany. Pursuant to the state constitution, the Governor is required during every session to communicate to the legislature the condition of the state. This, in the modern era, has been known as the Governor’s...

“I was pleased to hear the Governor wants to complete an independent study on the I-81 project because the redesign of this highway will influence Syracuse and the suburbs for years to come. We need to consider all of our options carefully before building....

The 2017 legislative session is underway in Albany. Pursuant to the state constitution, the Governor is required during every session to communicate to the legislature the condition of the state. This, in the modern era, has been known as the Governor’s...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) recently announced that his office is again assisting in the collection of gently-used shoes and boots now through December 15. Barclay said that in years past the shoe drives have resulted in thousands of pairs...

The Governor recently signed a bill that will reform the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) to potentially expedite the process of obtaining public records. The measure passed with unanimous support in both the Senate and the Assembly in June and will...

Looking back at 2016, there are many accomplishments worth noting and other items that remain on the to-do list. FitzPatrick to Remain Operational After a tumultuous year, the community finally received good news August 9 that FitzPatrick would remain...

Last September in Baltimore, Buffalo Bills players Jerry Hughes and Zach Brown missed the team bus for their game at M&T Bank Stadium. To make the game on time, they used Uber a ridesharing company they accessed with an app on their smartphones. Following...

On New Year’s Day, First Day Hikes are being held across the nation in collaboration with state parks and the National Parks Service. First Day Hikes are designed to encourage people to begin the New Year by reconnecting with the outdoors and to help...

A recent report published by the New York State Department of Labor indicates that employers are facing labor shortages as they seek workers to fill skilled trade jobs. The report states that these shortages are mainly due to baby boomers retiring. The...

With the holidays upon us, many community activities are in the works that will brighten the season. Volunteers and community organizations are planning to cook and serve warm holiday meals, coat and mitten drives are being organized, and others are coordinating...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) and Assemblyman Bob Oaks (R,C—Macedon) applauded the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) for approving the sale of FitzPatrick today. “I am glad the PSC approved the sale. The approval reaffirms...

On Nov. 18, nearly 600 people are expected to gather for the National Adoption Day Celebration at the OnCenter in Syracuse. This annual event draws people from throughout Central New York and is expected to finalize 55 adoptions. Family court judges...