“While Gov. Hochul is on the right track with certain plans of action, we need to fill in the gaps and consider the fine details. Directing necessary spending for education, health care and small business support needs to be well-thought-out and region-specific...

“The fentanyl epidemic stretching across our state and country is spiraling out of control, and it’s our duty to the families and children in our communities to put a stop to it. As a father, nothing is more important than keeping my children safe—with...

“As we kick off the new year, I will be advocating for our families, businesses and communities in rural New York. Now more than ever, New Yorkers want their elected officials to fight for safety and affordability. The holiday season might be over but...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) was surprised to see an article by the Times Union claiming that in New York state and others across the country, public school enrollment has remained reduced even after the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic that...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) was shocked by a recent article from The New York Times claiming New York City has spent tens of thousands of dollars to pay for meals for undocumented migrants through the use of DocGo, a medical services company...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) hosted a Rural Equity Forum at the Rensselaer County Office Building in East Greenbush on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Speaking alongside him was Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) and those...

“Congratulations to the amazing organizations and artists in our district who received grant awards from NYSCA. It’s great to see these funds dispersed to so many deserving awardees so doors to new creative and collaborative opportunities can be opened...

“The explosion that occurred at the US-Canada Rainbow Bridge border crossing is a truly tragic incident. We will be closely monitoring this situation as we look forward to Thanksgiving. Everyone please stay safe and look out for each other this holiday...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) is hosting a holiday toy drive from Nov. 27 to Dec. 8 for children and families in need this holiday season. This event will be a great opportunity for residents in the 107th Assembly District to spread some holiday...

Sen. Jake Ashby (R,C-Castleton) and Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) are partnering on legislation (S.7237) directing DCJS to create a certification program for a new, official position at schools across the state: School Safety Specialist. School...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) asserts the Health Equity Impact Assessment (HEIA) released by St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP) confirms what he and his fellow upstate residents have thought all along: closing the Burdett Birth Center would...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett recently offered testimony on the Burdett Birth Center's potential closure in Troy, NY. Closure of the Burdett Birth Center would pose significant access to care for families throughout our communities, especially those facing...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) participated in a check presentation at the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office this morning alongside local leaders as well as fire and police department representatives to thank everyone who donated to the...

“The horrific acts of terrorism committed by Hamas against the State of Israel have devastated innocent Israeli civilians and have left our Jewish communities in turmoil. As a member of the Jewish community, I am deeply troubled by these attacks and...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R, C-Sand Lake) announced he is co-sponsoring Assemblyman Joe Angelino’s (R, C-Norwich) legislation (A.8085) aimed at simplifying the process of purchasing and taking possession of ammunition for certain licensed individuals...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) is proud to support the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. The program’s fall 2023 Breast Cancer Awareness slogan is “Knowledge: Paving the Way to Empowerment.” This campaign...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) hosted a school supply drive from Friday, Aug. 4 through Thursday, Aug. 31 at the Arvilla E. Diver Memorial Library in Schaghticoke, the Kinderhook Memorial Library in Kinderhook and the Bethlehem Public Library...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) is teaming up with Columbia Land Conservancy President Troy Weldy to discuss the challenges likely to emerge should the state move to ban the use of lead bullets and ammunition in the near future. While this transition...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) and Sen. Jake Ashby (R,C-Castleton) are proud to announce the Sand Lake Town Library and the Grafton Community Library, located in Rensselaer County, have been chosen by the New York State Education Department/New...