Press Releases

Local Teachers Visit Assemblyman Barclay in Albany

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Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I--Pulaski) recently met with teachers from throughout Oswego County in Albany to discuss how Albany’s policies are affecting local schools. From left are Cathy Smith with the Hannibal Faculty Association, Richard Creamer...

Barclay Commemorates Oswego County Bicentennial with Assembly Resolution

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Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I--Pulaski) recently presented the Oswego County Legislature with an Assembly resolution in commemoration of the county’s bicentennial year. In March 1816, Oswego County was formed through an act of the State Legislature....

Infrastructure, Veterans Equality, Decrease State Mandates all Need to be Priorities in 2016-17 Budget

With less than a month to go before the April 1st state budget deadline, state legislators, party conferences, interest groups and other constituencies are making a final push to influence what is included in this year’s state budget. Topics like a...

Barclay Advocates for Funding Parity of Local Roads and Bridges in State Budget

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) stood with local town and county highway superintendents today to advocate for more funding in the state budget for local roads, bridges and infrastructure. Barclay, a consistent supporter of our localities, called...

Local Business: Layoffs Would Be Certain if $15 Minimum Wage Passes Legislature

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) today said that 64% of local business owners surveyed said they would have to cut jobs if New York adopted the $15 minimum wage mandate. Nearly 100 local business owners completed the survey. Respondents ranged...

Barclay Nominates Local Education Leader to Regents Board; Assembly Bypasses Oswego Educator

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) made the following statement today after nominating Oswego resident John Sheffield to serve on the Board of Regents during a joint Senate and Assembly session today in Albany. The Assembly majority are largely...

State Should Retain Work Experience Programs that Provide Bridge to Skills, Employment

There are programs locally that help adults prepare to enter or re-enter the workforce. Work Experience Programs (WEP) is one such program that assists people who are on public assistance gain further employment and job skills. It's one of the many...

State Should Retain Work Experience Programs that Provide Bridge to Skills, Employment

There are programs locally that help adults prepare to enter or re-enter the workforce. Work Experience Programs (WEP) is one such program that assists people who are on public assistance gain further employment and job skills. It's one of the many...

Local Drivers Needed to Provide Rides to Medical Appointments for Veterans

New York State is home to nearly 900,000 veterans. They are our neighbors, our family, and our friends. There are many organizations that proudly assist our veterans as a way to thank them for their service and show gratitude for their many sacrifices....

Local Drivers Needed to Provide Rides to Medical Appointments for Veterans

New York State is home to nearly 900,000 veterans. They are our neighbors, our family, and our friends. There are many organizations that proudly assist our veterans as a way to thank them for their service and show gratitude for their many sacrifices....

Blessings in a Backpack Provides Food to 250 Kids

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Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) recently met with organizers from Blessings in a Backpack, a local group that provides healthy snacks for 250 qualifying elementary school children on weekends and on school breaks. The group works with three schools...

Barclay Applauds PSC’s Commitment to Keeping Fitz Operational

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) made the following statement today after the Public Service Commission announced today that they have expedited a plan to seeing that FitzPatrick is refueled in conjunction with the Clean Energy Standard. The...

Barclay Applauds PSC’s Commitment to Keeping Fitz Operational

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) made the following statement today after the Public Service Commission announced today that they have expedited a plan to seeing that FitzPatrick is refueled in conjunction with the Clean Energy Standard. The...

State Needs to Completely Restore School Funding in Upcoming Budget

Providing our youth with the opportunity for a strong education is one of the most important jobs of our government. Unfortunately, the education system has had its fair share of challenges recently both in terms of funding and from policies stemming...

Assembly Raises Awareness About Heart Defects and Disease

February is American Heart Month. To help recognize the importance of heart health, the Assembly passed two resolutions this month--one for those who are born with heart defects and one for those who later develop heart disease. A Day for Hearts The...

Assembly Raises Awareness About Heart Defects and Disease

February is American Heart Month. To help recognize the importance of heart health, the Assembly passed two resolutions this month--one for those who are born with heart defects and one for those who later develop heart disease. A Day for Hearts The...

Barclay Reacts to CNY Receiving $500 Million

"I am glad Central New York is the recipient of one of the $500 million awards. Many local residents and agencies worked hard to put the best plan forward for our region, and I am glad local efforts paid off. I am hopeful the infusion will jump-start...

Silver’s Conviction Points Again to Need for Real Reform

The once seemingly untouchable former Speaker of the Assembly, Sheldon Silver, was found guilty on seven counts of corruption last week. The jury convicted the former Speaker of manipulating the political system to ultimately receive $4 million in kickbacks....

Barclay Angered by Entergy's Repeated Statements of Closure Despite Attempts to Find a Solution to Keep Jobs in County

"It is a slap in the face to the residents of Central New York that Entergy has stated that, no matter what, the FitzPatrick Plant will close at the end of 2016. Our community has supported this plant at all times, and we have been working tirelessly...

Season Of Generosity Upon Us; Local Shoe Drive Underway

Americans are known for their generosity. According to the National Philanthropic Trust foundation, Americans gave $358.38 billion in 2014 to charities—up 7.1% from 2013. While businesses, corporations and foundations are responsible for much of...