Press Releases

Gallahan: The Public Should be Able to Look at This Massive Budget Before We Vote on it

“New Yorkers are calling our offices asking the same thing over and over: where does the state budget stand? This is the largest budget in our state’s history, yet our constituents have been left in the dark about where funding will be directed, how...

Gallahan Commends Hobart Men’s Ice Hockey Team with a Resolution on The Assembly Floor

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Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan (R,C-Manchester) introduced a resolution on the New Yorkstate Assembly floor yesterday afternoon commending the achievements of the Hobart Men’s Ice Hockey Team, which won the NCAA Division III National Championship. The dedication...

Gallahan Supports Call to Address New York’s Financial Needs

“New York’s insatiable appetite for spending has resulted in a state budget practically bursting at the seams. The Texas and Florida budgets combined do not equal the size of our proposed budget despite having twice the population. Finalizing this...

Gallahan: Students, Teachers and Parents Should Feel Safe at School

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Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan (R,C-Manchester) joined Assembly Minority Task Force on School Safety & Security co-chairmen Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio (R,C-Gowanda), Assemblyman Doug Smith (R,C-Holbrook), Assemblyman Mike Reilly (R,C-Staten Island) as well...

Gallahan: ‘Raise The Age’ Has Raised Concerns from New York Judges, Police and Parents Alike

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Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan (R,C-Manchester) attended a press conference alongside Assemblymembers, Senators and local district attorneys to support the call to repeal “Raise the Age” (RTA) legislation that went into effect across New York state in...

Gallahan: Local Officials Outraged by High-Rise Plan

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“Upstate and downstate residents of New York alike are outraged by Gov. Hochul’s high-rise plan. It is an unrealistic plan that will impose major changes on local zoning in suburban communities. To be perfectly clear, critics of this housing plan...

Gallahan: it is Adult-Use Cannabis, Not Child/Teen-Use Cannabis

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Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan (R,C-Manchester) joined Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio (R,C-Riverhead), Sen. Dean Murray (R,C-3rd Senate District), members of the Assembly and Senate Minority Conferences and members of the Longwood Public School Public Safety Committee...

Gallahan Writes to Department of Labor, Attorney General Calling for Investigation of Realeats Sudden Closure

Editor’s Note: To see a letter from Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan about RealEats’ sudden closure, click here. Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan (R,C-Manchester) was disturbed to learn this past Wednesday that RealEats, located in Geneva, New York, closed its...

Gallahan: Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Plans for New York Will Stretch State Budget Past the Breaking Point

“We simply will not have the money to pay for everything Gov. Hochul wants,” said Gallahan. “The bottom line is, for this great state to succeed, state funding has to filter into local businesses and the pockets of hardworking families. Large-scale...

Gallahan Reacts to Gov. Hochul's 2023 State of the State

“I am encouraged by Gov. Hochul’s list of priorities. Addressing public safety, not raising income taxes, and increasing available mental health resources are all issues we should stand behind. “However, she couldn’t seem to stop contradicting...

Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan Honors Sessler Companies with NYS Historic Business Registry Induction

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Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan (R,C-Manchester) presented Sessler Companies with their induction into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. Created in 2020, this registry is administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation...

Gallahan’s Supply the Shelters Drive a Huge Success: Urges Constituents to Adopt an Animal Today

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Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan (R,C-Manchester) today announced that his annual donation drive for local animals was another huge success. Thousands of pounds of new dog food, cat food, treats, toys, litter and cleaning supplies were collected and distributed...

Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan Honors Sessler Companies with NYS Historic Business Registry Induction

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Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan (R,C-Manchester) presented Sessler Companies with their induction into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry.Created in 2020, this registry is administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation...

Gallahan Secures $100,000 For Town of Junius

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Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan (R,C-Manchester) is announcing that he has secured $100,000 in CREST funding for the Town of Junius.Serving the Town of Junius community, this funding will allow the Town to complete the purchase of a snowplow. “Our Towns...

Gallahan Secures $25,000 For the Phelps Library

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Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan (R,C-Manchester) is announcing that he has secured $25,000 in Bullet Aid funding for the Phelps Library and STEAM Lab Makerspace.Serving the Phelps community, this funding will allow the library to expand on their STEAM initiative...

Supply The Shelters with Assemblyman Gallahan

Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan (R,C-Manchester) is accepting and collecting new pet supplies to be donated to shelter animals at a drive he is facilitating in order to ensure they are kept nourished and well cared for through the winter months. Food, cleaning...

Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan Honors Eastview Mall with NYS Historic Business Registry Induction

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On Wednesday, Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan (R,C-Manchester) presented Eastview Mall with their induction into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. Created in 2020, this registry is administered by the New York State Office of Parks,...

Gallahan Speaks As The 2022 Legislative Session Ends

“Our task during this year of all years was simple, to help put an end to the skyrocketing prices and rising crime affecting the well-being of millions of New Yorkers,” said Gallahan. “Sadly, the Majority lawmakers failed to meaningfully consider...

Gallahan Receives Civil Air Patrol Certification

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Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan (R,C-Manchester) has joined the Legislative Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol. Assemblyman Gallahan was presented with his official Civil Air Patrol ID Card and membership certificate last week on Thursday, May 19. The Civil...

Gallahan Speaks on the 2022-2023 State Budget

“While I am certainly concerned about the fact that this year’s budget is another record-breaker in terms of spending, dwarfing the budgets of more populous states such as Florida and Texas, it's positive that we secured tax cuts for middle class...