Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) yesterday expressed his support for the efforts of the Assembly Minority Task Force on School Safety & Security to address concerns over school safety. To ensure New York schools are safe for both students and...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) joined Senate and Assembly members of the Minority Conferences and local district attorneys to voice concerns over Raise the Age (RTA) legislation and announce a new bill to combat RTA’s ineffectiveness. RTA...

“As a member of the Town of Sand Lake Zoning Board of Appeals for nearly fifteen years, I am disappointed the governor thinks we should take away local rule. Removing the voice of local officials and municipalities from decision making about their own...

“The state budget is beyond bloated—if the state is going to spend all this money, we have to make sure it gets to those who need it most. Hardworking taxpayers and small businesses have been hit hard by COVID-19 and the ongoing recession, and as...

Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) attended a press conference on the Million Dollar Staircase in the state Capitol earlier today to support the call to increase funding for local roads, bridges and culverts. Also in attendance were Sen. Tom O’Mara...

 Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R,C-Sand Lake) and Sen. Jake Ashby (R,C-Castleton) are thrilled that Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin is providing volunteer firefighters and emergency service workers with an exemption on their property taxes....

“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....

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...

“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...

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...

“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...

**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....

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,...