Press Releases

Barclay Pays Tribute to Long-Time Oswego County Lawmaker Jack Proud

STATEMENT from Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref—Pulaski) on the passing of Jack Proud. “The one description that comes to mind when I think of Jack is he was a gentleman in every sense of the word. He always put others first. Whether serving...

‘Tithe My Shoes’ Drive Underway

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) announced today he will participate in the sixth annual “Tithe My Shoes” drive, an effort to collect shoes and boots for the Rescue Mission. Shoes will be collected until Dec. 15 in an effort to bring...

Closing the Skilled Labor Gaps with Apprenticeship Programs

With an estimated 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 each day and approaching retirement, there is a growing need to find qualified individuals to fill jobs across many employment sectors. One tool that is helping businesses fill these skilled-labor gaps...

The Latest in the Year of the Criminal

In New York, convicted felons are not allowed to vote until their sentence has been served. Voting rights are automatically restored after the sentence is completed. Whether the conviction is for homicide, rape, assault, or grand larceny, the conventional...

Barclay Recognizes Fulton’s Veteran of the Year Garry Visconti with Assembly Resolution

Assemblyman Will Barclay recently presented Garry Visconti with an Assembly Resolution honoring him for being named Fulton’s Veteran of the Year.  Pictured with Barclay and Visconti in center are members of the Fulton Veterans Council. From left are
Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref—Pulaski) recently presented Garry Visconti with an Assembly Resolution honoring him for his long-time military career and for being selected the 2019 Fulton Veteran of the Year. “Every day, but especially...

Career Assistance for Veterans Available at Local Job Centers

On Nov. 11, our country will celebrate Veterans Day. This day provides our nation the opportunity to honor all those who served and sacrificed for our country. It also provides an opportunity to acknowledge some of the practical difficulties veterans...

Newly-Signed Law Restores Hunting on Lands Held in Trust by SUNY ESF

In the fall of 2013, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) announced that it would ban hunting with firearms on 5,300 acres of its property in the Adirondacks as result of the ill-conceived SAFE Act. An amendment was recently signed...

Need to Reinstate Medicaid Cap

Medicaid is a federal and state program established in 1965 to provide healthcare for people with limited wealth. It is often confused with Medicare, which is a federal program that provides health coverage to people, regardless of wealth, who are 65...

State Proposes Burdensome Rule for Restaurants, Third-Party Delivery Services

Technology has opened new ways for people to order food from restaurants. Apps like UberEats, DoorDash, GrubHub and Seamless are a few of the many that act as the middle man between the restaurant and consumers looking for food delivery. Their growth...

Internships in New York State Government

Offering our youth firsthand opportunities in government helps students gain a deeper understanding of our communities, our state, and the world we live in. It also helps them understand the freedoms and rights we have in this country while empowering...

Barclay Encourages Homeowners To Apply For Lake Flood Assistance By Oct. 31

A statement from Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Ref-Pulaski) in response to announcement that those homeowners affected by flooding along Lake Ontario may now apply for assistance under the 2019 Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Flood Relief and Recovery...

Sadly, New York Continues the Outward Migration

I love New York State. Our diverse natural resources offer opportunities that not many other states can compete with. We have the beautiful mountains of the Adirondacks and Catskills. We have access to the Atlantic Ocean, Niagara Falls, two Great Lakes,...

Assemblyman Barclay (R,C,I, Ref—Pulaski): NYS Department of En Con’s Press Release Regarding Former Cleveland Elementary School Becoming Training Academy Site

“I am pleased that Commissioner Seggos and the DEC decided to keep the school in Oswego County. With the county’s great natural resources, the former Cleveland Elementary School in the Village of Cleveland is an ideal location for the academy...

State Property Checks Explained

My office has been getting calls from constituents who are understandably confused about two rebate checks the state has begun to mail to property taxpayers and whether they should expect to receive one, none or both. I want to try and clarify for the...

Assemblyman Barclay Speaks at Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce Round Table Series

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Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref—Pulaski) was honored to be the guest speaker at the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce’s “Meet the Officials Round Table” series today. Assemblyman Barclay updated people about legislation...

Youth Big Game Weekend Instills Hunting Values, Traditions and Responsibility

Here in Upstate New York, we have some of the best areas in the nation to hunt, trap and fish. Each year, sportsmen have an opportunity to enjoy the thousands of waterways and millions of acres of forest and open space that are rich in wildlife. These...

Barclay Encourages Participants to Send in Completed Summer Reading Challenges

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) today reminded children who participated in this year’s Assembly Summer Reading Challenge to send in their completed challenge forms. Students who read at least 15 minutes per day for 40 days between July...

Assemblyman Barclay Presents Spectrum News Scholar Athlete Award to Central Square Athlete

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Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref—Pulaski) was honored to present the Spectrum News Scholar-Athlete Scholarship to Central Square High School Senior Jordan Ravenel-Shuler recently. For six weeks during the fall, Spectrum News awards a $1,000 scholarship...

Funding Awards Announced for Libraries in District

In New York state there are more than 750 libraries located in cities, towns, and villages. They serve as both a community space for events and a key to resources and reading materials for people all ages. They play a critical role for those who need...

Barclay Supports Legislation Protecting New York Drivers from New License Plate Fee

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I, Ref-Pulaski) made the following statement in response to newly-introduced legislation designed to protect New York drivers from Gov. Cuomo’s mandated $25 fee on new license plates (S.6663). This bill would prohibit...