“It may come as a shock to Sheldon Silver, but you don’t receive travel expenses when going from the yard to your six-by-eight cell. Although justice has been served in the form of a prison sentence, Silver will still be receiving his taxpayer-funded,...

**EDITOR’S NOTE: Brabenec’s Letter to Commissioner Zemsky attached Due to the abysmal inefficiency of Gov. Cuomo’s START-UP NY program and a progress report that’s now a month overdue, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) has written...

The impact of the U.S. Supreme Court decision Olmstead v. L.C. continues to generate concerns from family members, caregivers, community organizations and individuals with developmental disabilities throughout the transition process into more integrated...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) today chastised the Majority members of the Assembly Aging Committee for blocking legislation that would have helped our senior citizens struggling with high property-taxes. Brabenec sponsors a bill that would...

Today in Albany, the Assembly Majority voted down legislation that would have expanded college affordability for middle-class families. Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) denounced the decision and criticized New York City Politicians for trying...

“The completely exclusive and secretive budget process produced mixed results for our Hudson Valley community. I am outraged that negotiations were shrouded in secrecy, the bills were released to the public mere hours before voting, and virtually all...

**Click Here for an .mp4 file of Brabenec’s budget update Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) has issued a video update on the status of budget negotiations and the content of the budget bills that has been released by the Assembly Majority....

“It’s grossly irresponsible and an embarrassing reflection on our state that three men alone have the authority to spend over $140 billion as they see fit. It’s unbelievable that legislative leaders continue the same practices that resulted in two...

Following a press conference in Albany today, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) has called on Gov. Cuomo and Assembly leaders to include funding in this year’s budget for the Safe Water and Infrastructure Action Program (S.W.A.P), which allows...

In honor of the tragic story of an abused pit bull terrier named Sweet Sally found in the 98th Assembly District, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) introduced Assembly Resolution 1107 today which passed the house. The act allows Gov. Cuomo to...

“Professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is the fastest growing sport in the world,” Brabenec said. “It is remarkable that the Assembly took this long to pass a bill legalizing this sport when every other state in the nation already allows it. The...

“It’s shameful that it took a closed door work group of the Assembly Majority 11 months to propose reforms that lacked substance and any will to restore trust in the legislature. The Assembly Majority will try to claim credit for ‘ethics reform’...

Following a press conference held by Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua), Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) spoke out against Gov. Cuomo’s proposed $15 per hour minimum wage increase. Touting small-businesses and local...

“The Assembly Majority’ budget wish list was revealed today, and it reinforces the tax-and-spend mentality that has been rampant in Albany for decades. Although it would end the Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA) and includes the Veterans Buy-Back Bill,...

It’s that time of the year again in Albany, budget season. As we dive deeper into the political quagmire that leaves millions of jobs and our children’s future hanging in the balance, I can’t help but get excited contemplating the potential we have...

Following Small Business Advocacy Day in Albany, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) is touting his support for local employers and pledging his continued advocacy throughout budget negotiations. Brabenec prides himself on fighting to cut the burdensome...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) recently held a Valentines for Seniors event at the Schervier Pavilion Nursing Home and Park Avenue Elementary School to present Valentine’s Day gifts to seniors and young students. Brabenec said everyone deserves...

Following a press conference held by members of the Assembly Minority Conference in Albany today, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) is calling for common-sense legislation aimed at relieving thousands of New Yorkers’ student loan debt and reducing...

Editor’s Note: Click Here for an mp4 file of Assemblyman Brabenec’s post press conference interview Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) today attended a press conference held by Assemblyman Jim Tedisco (R,C,I-Glenville) calling for a floor...

“Today is a truly historic day in the fight for women’s rights in New York State. I am proud to announce that the Women’s Equality Agenda becomes law today to protect women from sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination in the workplace as...