Press Releases

Bendett: Spending is Out of Control and Priorities are not in Sync With the Needs of New Yorkers

“Inflation and the increased cost of living have impacted New Yorkers greatly,” said Bendett. “Excessive government spending needs to be stopped and state funding needs to be directed to the right places so we have the opportunity to grow economically....

Bendett Joins Colleagues in Calls to Repeal Deadly “Bail Reform”

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Today, Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) joined Assembly and Senate Colleagues, law enforcement and families of crime victims at the state Capitol to call for increased criminal justice measures throughout New York following the bail reform laws...

Bendett: Our First Responders Need Our Support

“The attack by an inmate on a correction officer in Rensselaer County Jail this week is an unfortunate reality caused by ill-advised policies implemented by Albany. Correction officers across the state are struggling to efficiently perform their jobs...

Bendett Announces Committee Assignments

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) has been named to the Assembly Committees on Small Business, Insurance, Aging and Labor for the 2023 Legislative Session. As a small business owner for over 25 years, CEO of his own real estate development corporation...

Bendett: Breathing Life Back Into New York State

“The tax burden and mounting pressure over out-of-control crime is weighing heavily on New Yorkers. What our communities need right now is peace of mind and security, not hollow words and empty promises. In her State of the State Address, Gov. Kathy...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett Inaugurated in Albany

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**Click Here** to Watch Assemblyman Bendett’s Swearing-In Video Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C – Sand Lake) was officially sworn in to represent the 107th Assembly District today in Albany alongside the new members of the Assembly Minority Conference....

Assemblyman Scott Bendett Sworn in as Next Representative for 107th District

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Freshman Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) was sworn-in last evening at the Rensselaer County Courthouse with the newest class of elected officials representing Rensselaer County. Bendett served in the Rensselaer County Legislature since 2017,...