With the official start of summer, Central New York offers an exciting variety of family-friendly events for residents and visitors to enjoy. These activities provide the perfect opportunity to appreciate the warm weather while spending quality time together....

The dairy industry has not only been one of the more important forces in American nutrition, but it has also helped propel New York into one of the most significant agricultural centers in the country. This month, I encourage all those in the state to...

New York has made strides in combating the ongoing opioid crisis, but much work remains as we still have far too many deaths in the state. For many of us, this epidemic is personal. It could be an acquaintance, friend or family member—the opioid crisis...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) announced his office will once again be collecting food items needed for school children this summer. These items will be distributed in partnership with Blessing in a Backpack’s Fulton, Hannibal and...

Each May, we celebrate and offer our thanks to the incredibly brave men and women of our law enforcement community. During National Police Week, which was established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy, we also reflect on the enormous sacrifice made...

Readily available and reliable mental health services are a critical part of building strong communities. Often overlooked, good mental hygiene provides a major boost to our quality of life, our neighborhoods and even our economy. For that reason, during...

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. This award recognizes outstanding high school students who volunteer and work tirelessly...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) presented a proclamation to John Guralny, a man who came face-to-face with an armed intruder at his place of employment on Jan. 4, 2024. An individual came to White’s Lumber in Pulaski carrying a pistol,...

On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) attended United Way’s 14th Annual “Stone Soup, Too!” luncheon at Holy Trinity in Fulton, New York. All proceeds collected support local food pantries. Contributing delicious...

On Wednesday, April 24, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) attended a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Sterling Nature Center Resiliency Education Building. This transformative initiative will benefit countless...