Today, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulsaki) joined his colleagues for the opening of the 2026 Legislative Session in Albany. Delivering his opening remarks on the Assembly Floor, he shared an optimistic tone, framing the new year as a vital opportunity to tackle the most pressing issue for New Yorkers, affordability.

Pictured from left Kelcie Kronick, deputy county clerk of motor vehicles, Terry Wilbur, Oswego County clerk, Leader Barclay and Kelly Searor, from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Pictured from left at the art exhibit, Theresa Bower, treasurer, Art Association of Oswego, Inc., Leader Barclay, Taylor Davis, member engagement and operations manager, Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

Pictured from left, Shane Broadwell, president of the Oswego County Land Bank Board, Leader Barclay and Kim Parks, executive director of the Oswego County Land Bank inside recently completed rehabilitated property in Oswego.

Pictured from left at the new construction site, Joe Caples, project manager, C&S, Neil Ytkin, construction manager, Daldrop SBB, Benjamin Morrow, operations manager, Daldrop SBB, Leader Barclay, Austin Wheelock, executive director,Operation Oswego County, John DiMillo, manager, Daldrop SBB, Ed Campagna, manager, Daldrop SBB.

Pictured from left to right: Jan Tighe, mayor of the Village of Pulaski, Liz Wiemer, Oswego Co. Office for the Aging, Tracy Wimmer, CFO of ConnextCare, Patrick Dewine, executive dir. of United Way of Oswego Co., Assembly Minority Leader Barclay (R,C-Pulaski),and Margaret Barclay.

Pictured from left, Dr. Mantosh Dewan, president of Upstate Medical University, SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr., Leader Barclay, James Sparkes, interim chair of Upstate Medical University Council.

Barclay also invited students to participate in the New York State Assembly Summer Reading Challenge, which rewards young readers who dedicate at least 15 minutes a day to reading for 40 days over the summer.

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) visited the Mexico Public Library on Tuesday where he read to a group of local children and encouraged them to embrace reading throughout their summer break.

Pictured from left to right are Andrew Eusebio, coordinator, Imagination Library of Oswego County, Susan McBrearty, president of Oswego Bookmobile and Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski).

Pictured from Left to Right is Teresa Woolson, founder and board member of Friends of Recovery Oswego County, and Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski).

From left Board Member of Friends of Recovery Oswego County Christine Provost, Staff Member Abby Sweeney, Board Member Megan Walradth, Oswego Co. Dept. of Mental Hygiene Nicole Kolmsey, Board Member Jessica Woolworth, Board President Ellen Lazaraek, Founder and Board Member Teresa Woolson, Member Trisha DeWolf, Executive Director Virginia Bough, Leader Barclay, and City of Fulton Mayor Jim Rice.

Pictured from left to right: U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York John Sarcone III and Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski)

Pictured from Left to Right: Vietnam Veteran Doug Bower & Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski).

Pictured from Left to Right: County legislator Mel Chesbro, Danny Dunn & Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay.

Pictured from left to right are NY Farm Bureau District 6 Director Adam Miner, Board of Directors Vice President Michael Kiechle, and Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay.

From left Oswego Co. Planning & Tourism Director Tim Stahl, Oswego Co. Executive Director Operation Oswego County, Inc. Austin Wheelock, Oswego Co. Workforce Development Director Rachel Pierce, Oswego Co. Legislator Mel Chesbro, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay, Oswego Co. Legislator Roy Reehil, Kristen Foland, Assistant Superintendent of CiTi BOCES, and Carla Dishaw, retired Executive Dean of Workforce Development and Community Education at Cayuga Community College.

From left to right, Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District Superintendent Naomi Ryfun, Town of Parish Supervisor James Beryns, Village of Parish Mayor Jacqueline Murphy, Leader Barclay and BioSpherix President Syed Ahmed Mustafa.

From left to right, Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District Superintendent Naomi Ryfun, Town of Parish Supervisor James Beryns, Village of Parish Mayor Jacqueline Murphy, Leader Barclay and BioSpherix President Syed Ahmed Mustafa.

Leader Barclay welcomed and formally introduced six new members, all bringing a fresh perspective and a commitment to serving the people of New York.

Pictured from left to right are Georgianne Carson, with the city of Oswego; Mayor of Oswego Rob Corradino; Kristi Eck, representing SUNY Oswego; Mudd Murphy, Shoe Drive organizer for Oswego County; Pastor Jim Tschudy; Volunteer Justin Babcock; and Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay.

Pictured from left to right: Executive Director of the CNY Arts Center Bonnie McClellan, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay, Board Member Nick Gentile, and Board President Bill Grace. From left to right photographs submitted by: Ray Grela, Eric Weaver, and painting by William King.

Pictured from left to right are Emma Rainbow, Ivy Walton, Scarlett Lamb, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay, Freya Hafner, Ethan Reed and Wyatt Lane.

Pictured from left to right are Oswego County Legislature Chairman Jim Weatherup, Central Square Deputy Mayor Mudd Murphy, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay, Lion’s Club member June Krous and Central Square Mayor Randy House.

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) convened a discussion with community leaders from across Oswego County to discuss ways to facilitate increased neighborhood improvement and revitalization programs within the region.

From left to right: Pulaski Mayor Jan Tighe, and Community Cupboard Board members, Debra Gayne and Robin Longley.

From left to right from the inaugural stone soup in 2022: ConnextCare’s Senior Vice President and CFO Tracy Wimmer, Leader Barclay, ConnextCare’s Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing and Quality Officer Nancy Deavers, ConnextCare’s Director of Human Resources Stephanie Earle and Executive Director of the United Way of Greater Oswego County Patrick Dewine. ConnextCare is a leading sponsor of the Stone Soup Luncheon.

Pictured from left to right are Father George Wurz and Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay.

Pictured from left to right are Harold Wert, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay, Sue Wert and Director of the Oswego County Office for the Aging Sara Sunday.

Pictured from left to right are Lee Audlin, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) and Craig Traub after receiving many generous donations from last year’s drive.

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) awarded 25 area high school students from 10 school districts with the Community Service Youth Recognition Award.

On Friday, May 3, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) presented a proclamation recognizing the heroic actions of John Guralny, who disarmed a threatening intruder in January.

Pictured from left to right: United Way Representative Brandi Weaver, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay, Dick Delaney, and Patrick Dewine.

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (third from left) cuts ribbon on opening day of Sterling Nature Center following the completion of renovations.

From left, Brittney Jerred, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay's District Director, Paul and Karen Glenister of Oswego County Farm Bureau, representing Sheriff Don Hilton are Kate Davis and Deputy Forte, Oswego County Farm Bureau President Bruce Gibson and Farm Bureau Regional Director Bailey Coon. The Farm Bureau was on hand to give out signs at Mexico Community Park from 11 am to 1 pm and offered picnic lunch of hamburgers and hotdogs to those who attended.