“State Majority wants you to finance the campaigns of public officials, even those you don’t support,” said Brabenec. “I am strongly against public campaign financing because it violates taxpayers’ ability to choose who they want...

“Right now, we need to focus on keeping New York running,” said Brabenec. “Gov. Cuomo has called for an “accelerated” State Budget agreement, but we must ask ourselves if this is the best route to take. The primary focus should...

**EDITOR’S NOTE: Click here for a video clip interview with Assemblyman Brabenec on the ‘Green Light Law’ https://youtu.be/cRYbndWELcI Following a briefing in Albany by members of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Assembly Minority...

Editor’s Note: Click here https://youtu.be/MHnhde4-YZE for a video clip of Assemblyman Brabenec speaking on repealing bail reform Assistant Minority Whip Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) joined hundreds of law enforcement officers, district attorneys...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) joined colleagues, law enforcement and family members of victims at a press conference in Albany held by Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) calling on Assembly Majority to change their...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) proudly announced today that he has been named to the all-important Assembly Ways and Means Committee which is responsible for considering, debating and passing all budgetary legislation and any bills which...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) announced today that up to $340,000 will be distributed to the Town of Ramapo to install license plate readers in and around the Hamlet of Monsey in Rockland County. The increased security is in an effort to...

“Majority politicians proved last year that their primary focus is coddling criminals, illegals and socialist policies – a frightening agenda that threatens public safety across our state. “We are already seeing the disturbing effects...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) joined law enforcement, elected officials, and members of local district attorney’s offices for a series of press conferences today organized by the New York State Sheriff’s Association in calling...

(FLORIDA, NY) - Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I, REF - Deerpark) introduced legislation today which would repeal all enacted sections of the criminal justice reform package that was passed earlier this year during the budget process. Most members of...

A Statement from Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) in response tonew legislation, S.6821, allowing prisoners to register and vote while still incarcerated. “Sen. Kevin Parker should be ashamed of himself for using taxpayer money to have...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) recently wrapped up his local small business tour that included stops at ACE Hardware, Pennyroyal Tattoo, Rookie’s Pizza, Random Acts of Consignment, Mattingly’s Tavern, Latino’s Food and The Ecletic...

With Gov. Cuomo’s recent announcement to rescind his new license plate tax, New Yorkers can take a collective sigh of relief. His proposal was a blatant money grab to fund Albany’s addiction to runaway spending. I am proud of my colleagues...

“It’s bad enough the Assembly Majority in Albany wants to control our money, now they want to vote for us too. “It’s no surprise the Assembly Majority kicked the decision to publicly fund political campaigns to a third party commission...

“Defined by dysfunction, state Majority has wrapped up a monumentally catastrophic 2019 legislative session with a slew of progressive bills that will wreak havoc in our cities and state. Majority politicians have made it clear this session; they...

“I know these new labor mandates, drafted by New York City lawmakers, represent an existential threat to our state’s family farms. “Agribusiness – which brings in more than $4.8 billion annually – is a unique economic sector....

Albany, NY -- (06/18/19) All members of the Orange County Assembly delegation are proud to announce the Assembly overwhelmingly passed A.7699-A today, which would establish a county wide opt-in to utilize community preservation funds. This legislation...

“This is a slap in the face to all law-abiding citizens who follow the law, play by the rules and earn our nation’s privileges. Bottom line – this bill is an utter disgrace “We are sending the message to society that it’s okay...

“As I said this winter when this bill surfaced, affording the same privileges to those here illegally as to law-abiding citizens is as dangerous as it is insulting. “Thanks to Assembly Majority, New York has become a bastion of rewarding criminals,...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) announced today that he will sponsor legislation to aid retired public employees and reduce cost for local governments by raising the income threshold to $50,000 for retirees who resume working in the public...