Last week, the Office of the New York State Comptroller issued an encouraging report indicating labor force participation for working-age individuals with disabilities rose 4.6 percentage points between 2019 and 2024. This is welcome news, and I am glad...

“Thanksgiving Day is a cherished tradition that allows families to gather around the table, reflect on their blessings and share in the joy of simply being together. We know, however, that not everyone is afforded that opportunity, which makes this...

Today, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) announced he and many local partners are launching the sixth annual “Stockings for Veterans” drive—a holiday season effort to collect personal-care items for veterans at the VA Medical Center...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) today announced that he is once again participating in the annual "Tithe My Shoes" charity drive, an effort to collect new or gently used shoes and boots for the Rescue Mission with an emphasis on children’s...

It takes a special type of person to commit to military service. Doing so means less time with one’s family, grueling training and for those who must endure combat, unparalleled danger. Veterans Day gives us a chance to reflect on the immense sacrifices...

​Marijuana-impaired driving accidents are on the rise, and New York remains one of the most lenient states when it comes to recreational marijuana use. Since legalization under the 2021 Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, the rollout of cannabis has...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) welcomed local artists and area residents to the unveiling of the annual Local Landscapes and Landmarks Visual Art Exhibit. The exhibit, now in its sixth year, is the result of a partnership between...

Summer has drawn to a close, and autumn has officially arrived in New York. For many, this is the most beautiful time of year. Across the state, residents and visitors can take in the brilliant fall foliage, wander through state and local parks to enjoy...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C–Pulaski) toured Oswego County Land Bank properties with Executive Director Kim Park and Board President Shane Broadwell. The tour provided an opportunity to view recently rehabilitated properties, ongoing projects...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C–Pulaski) presented an Assembly resolution to Daldrop SBB, a subsidiary of the Daldrop Group, recognizing the company’s significant investment in Oswego County. The expansion strengthens the Daldrop Group’s...

Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 precious lives taken from us 24 years ago, and we pay tribute to the extraordinary courage of first responders, volunteers and ordinary Americans who, in the face of unimaginable tragedy, stepped forward with strength...

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is responsible for supporting New York’s energy goals. Recently, the agency released a draft energy plan that looks ahead to 2040, but its public hearing schedule leaves out key...

Labor Day is a time to celebrate the dedication and contributions of New Yorkers. Your skills, vision, and commitment touch every corner of our state—from classrooms and hospitals to small businesses and public service. Your work strengthens our...

When transmission lines go up, something else comes down—quiet farmland, family campgrounds and the character of local communities. Large-scale projects like these are often promoted as essential upgrades to meet state energy goals, but too often they...

Volunteer firefighters exemplify what it means to be a good community member. They selflessly give countless hours of their time to protect the homes, businesses and families in their communities. Unfortunately, though, recruitment and retention of volunteers...

For nearly two weeks each summer, the Great New York State Fair transforms Central New York into one of the state’s most beloved annual traditions.­ Each year, the Fair draws hundreds of thousands of attendees from across New York, a true testament...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) is once again teaming up withUnited Way of Greater Oswego County, the Village of Pulaski and local restaurants and businesses to host the “Stone Soup Pulaski Luncheon” to provide local families and...

New York has an energy problem, and it seems to be getting worse by the day. The latest setback for New Yorkers came by way of a recent court ruling clearing the way for the state to impose a wildly burdensome new requirement that nearly all new buildings...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) was among the state legislators honored today with the prestigious Upstate Medical University Award for Exemplary Service in recognition of his consistent support and dedication to the State University...

Upstate New York is home to some of the most incredible natural resources in the country. From our incredible mountain ranges, rivers, lakes and the “Grand Canyon of the East,” we have much to be proud of. During July, which is designated Park and...