Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush announced that communities across the 117th Assembly District will receive more than $2.03 million in Regional Economic Development Council awards, supporting critical investments in workforce training, child care, flood mitigation,...

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C–Black River) today announced that two libraries will receive a combined $349,216 in state funding through the New York State Aid for Library Construction Program, supporting critical building repairs and infrastructure...

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C-Black River) today congratulated Mark Hall on being named the new Chair of the Adirondack Park Agency (APA). Hall, a long-time North Country leader, has spent his career balancing the protection of the Park’s natural...

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C–Black River) today criticized Gov. Hochul’s recently announced “inflation refund checks,” calling them a shallow political stunt that fails to address the crushing costs families in the North Country and Mohawk...

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C-Black River) today called for renewed focus on legislation that would modernize New York’s mental health restoration process for defendants deemed unfit to stand trial,a reform that failed to advance this session despite...

As the 2025-26 Legislative Session comes to a close, Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C-Black River) reaffirmed his commitment to the people of the North Country and Mohawk Valley, highlighting key legislative actions and priorities he championed this year....

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C-Black River), who represents families across the Mohawk Valley and North Country, stood in solidarity today with Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) and a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers...

“Today marks the tenth budget extender, and once again, New Yorkers are left waiting while Albany continues to operate in the dark. Earlier this week, the governor claimed a budget agreement had been reached — but clearly, that was not the case. The...

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C-Black River) today joined his fellow lawmakers, donor families, transplant recipients and healthcare professionals at a Donate Life press conference held in the Well of the Legislative Office Building (LOB) to raise awareness...

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C-Black River) today commended the Assembly Minority Task Force on Human Trafficking's work and the announcement of its forthcoming report on efforts to combat human trafficking in New York state. “As a father and a representative...

New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-C-Rome, Assemblyman Brian Miller, R-C-New Hartford, Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush, R-C-Black River, Assemblyman Robert Smullen, R-C-Meco, and Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-Marcy, recently urged the governor to...

Today, Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C-Black River) voiced strong support for Assembly Bill A.3938, the “Alexander John Smullen Traffic Safety Memorial Law.” This initiative seeks to establish a statewide traffic safety memorial sign program, offering...

"The EI-Hub system has faced significant reliability issues, preventing children with disabilities across New York from receiving essential support they need. Although it was created to streamline access to services, its implementation has led to widespread...

“Today’s address painted an optimistic vision for New York but failed to address the urgent challenges residents face. The cost of living is unsustainable, with soaring housing prices, record-high groceries and rising energy costs thanks to forced...

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C- Black River) through a State and Municipal (SAM) Facilities Grant was able to secure $50,000 for the Russell Fire Department. This grant was used to purchase repairs to their current station, specifically roof repairs,...

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C- Black River) voiced his concerns with the lack of transparency regarding New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) spending at an Assembly Energy Committee public hearing in Albany. NYSERDA operates...

Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C- Black River) voiced his disappointment over Governor Hochul’s veto of a bill designed to increase transparency in state spending (A.10281). This bill, which passed unanimously in the Assembly and Senate, would have...

Last month, severe storms barreled across the North Country, devastating parts of Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. Yesterday, Governor Hochul announced her request to declare the situation a major disaster has been approved by President Biden, providing...

“My Assembly District is towns and villages in Lewis, Jefferson, Oneida and St. Lawrence Counties. Although all counties had detrimental impacts from the most recent storm, this time St. Lawrence was hit the hardest, followed by Jefferson, Lewis and...

Over the past month, torrential storms and extreme weather have devastated Lewis County. Without the support of our volunteer fire departments across the county, the devastation could have been exponentially worse. This is a prime example of the importance...