As summer draws to a close, the anticipation of a new school year is quickly growing for students, teachers and parents. As young people head back to school, it means they’ll reconnect with friends, get acclimated to new grade levels and classes, and...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) convened a discussion with community leaders from across Oswego County to discuss ways to facilitate increased neighborhood improvement and revitalization programs within the region. The group met yesterday...

About 30 years ago, home internet access was for a select few, but today, reliable high-speed internet is an essential part of modern-day communication, education and economic growth. Broadband access helps us connect with others, it offers endless amounts...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) today announced he is once again partnering with the United Way of Greater Oswego County, the Village of Pulaski and local restaurant and business leaders to hold the “Stone Soup-Pulaski Luncheon”...

The Great New York State Fair is an annual tradition that delivers top-tier entertainment, unique crafts and family fun for kids and adults of all ages. The fair, which is the oldest in the U.S., delights hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, and...

On Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) attended the Oswego County Office of the Aging’s annual senior luncheon to greet attendees and recognize three individuals who earlier this year were honored by the New...

New York is facing a perfect storm of circumstances severely inhibiting its efforts to modernize its lagging infrastructure. Due to a combination of high inflation and an already long list of resiliency projects needed to restore New York to its place...

In a letter to Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, Assembly and Senate Minority have requested a comprehensive audit of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), which is managed by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA). The program originated...

Human trafficking is a deeply disturbing issue that occurs in every part of our country, including right here in New York. Anyone can be a victim of human trafficking. It is a pervasive issue that hurts far too many. Every person has the right to dignity...

As war ravaged Europe in the 1940s, there were few places Jews could seek shelter as they fled Nazi persecution. One such place was Oswego, New York, which welcomed Jewish refugees with open arms at a time when hatred and fear were far too prevalent both...

It’s an exciting time of year in Upstate New York. During the summer months, there are tons of fun family-friendly events happening around our communities, and the Oswego Harborfest is one of my favorite local activities. Not only will there be unique...

New York’s effort to relieve burdens on the criminal justice system by “raising the age” of criminal responsibility is a flawed and failing policy. Young offenders committing violent crimes face little to no repercussions and are emboldened by a...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay today announced he will host the fifth annual Local Landscapes and Landmarks visual art exhibit, where artists from the 120th Assembly District share their talent for capturing Central New York’s natural beauty...

Spikes in child care costs, like those impacting just about every other good and service in New York, have created economic hardship for families all over the state. These challenges have forced many families to pass up earnings opportunities in order...

As the school year comes to a close and students start their summer break, I am excited to once again host the annual New York State Assembly Summer Reading Challenge for children of the 120th Assembly District. The purpose of this challenge is to encourage...

With the official start of summer, Central New York offers an exciting variety of family-friendly events for residents and visitors to enjoy. These activities provide the perfect opportunity to appreciate the warm weather while spending quality time together....

The dairy industry has not only been one of the more important forces in American nutrition, but it has also helped propel New York into one of the most significant agricultural centers in the country. This month, I encourage all those in the state to...

New York has made strides in combating the ongoing opioid crisis, but much work remains as we still have far too many deaths in the state. For many of us, this epidemic is personal. It could be an acquaintance, friend or family member—the opioid crisis...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) announced his office will once again be collecting food items needed for school children this summer. These items will be distributed in partnership with Blessing in a Backpack’s Fulton, Hannibal and...

Each May, we celebrate and offer our thanks to the incredibly brave men and women of our law enforcement community. During National Police Week, which was established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy, we also reflect on the enormous sacrifice made...