This year’s maple syrup production season broke a 70-year-old state record. Maple producers recorded collecting more than 700,000 gallons of maple syrup, which was an 18% increase over the harvest in 2015. Warmer-than-normal temperatures extended...

“I applaud the state Public Service Commission (PSC) for proposing to financially assist upstate nuclear power plants. Without this assistance, there is a high probability that our nuclear power plants would shut down. Such a scenario would result...

The vote earlier this month in the United Kingdom to leave the European Union (“Brexit”) has raised the question as to whether something similar could happen here in New York State. More specifically, could Upstate New York vote to secede from New...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I--Pulaski) recently honored Zonta Club of Oswego for celebrating its 60th anniversary. Founded in 1955, Zonta Club of Oswego is a service club comprised of professional, civic- and community-minded women who serve and advocate...

The 2016 state legislative session ended in the early morning hours of June 18th after a long week of debate and votes on hundreds of bills. Notwithstanding the broken legislative process, the Legislature and the Governor were able to come to agreement...

The warm weather is finally here and with that comes the opportunity to visit our state beaches, historic sites and parks. This year in the 2016-17 enacted state budget we continued our investment in New York’s parks and historic sites. Over the...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) will host a town hall meeting in both Hastings and in Williamstown on Saturday, June 25. Residents of the local communities are invited to share thoughts, questions and ideas with Assemblyman Barclay. The first...

On your mark, get set, READ! This is the theme this year for the New York State 2016 Summer Reading Challenge. Each year, I sponsor a summer reading challenge for children of all ages. Kids are challenged to read or be read to for just 15 minutes a...

Last week New York State extended to all veterans who are members of the New York State retirement system the ability to purchase military service credit. I am honored to have been one of the many members in the State Legislature who sponsored and supported...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I--Pulaski) announced today that Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed the extension of the Military Service Credit Law (A.9531/S.7160) into law last night, which would provide all military veterans enrolled in the public retirement...

New statistics from the State Department of Health show heroin and opioid-related deaths have increased 47% in New York over a five-year period, from 2010-2014. These increases are evident in Central New York. Tragically, in comparison to 10 years ago,...

In 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote the poem, “Defense of Fort McHenry.” The poem was later put to song and retitled “The Star Spangled Banner.” Our anthem is proudly played often at sporting events, community gatherings, and at schools throughout...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I--Pulaski) recently presented WWII Veteran Laurence "Sparky" Rector with an Assembly Resolution on May 14. Mr. Rector’s story was recorded and filed with the Library of Congress after Joe Messineo, a volunteer with the...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I--Pulaski) and Assemblyman Bob Oaks (R,C—Macedon) recently congratulated Oswego County Opportunities on celebrating its 50th year anniversary at the organization’s annual meeting. From left are President of the Board...

In November of 2009, Helen Buchel and her daughter, Brittany Passalacqua, a 12-year-old girl, were brutally murdered in Geneva, New York. Helen and Brittany were killed by John Edward Brown, a violent felon whose criminal history included a conviction...

Our state government provides millions of dollars in funding for various agencies and infrastructure. However, it's often the smaller investments in local programs and individuals that people notice and appreciate. Grants of less than $5,000, for example,...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I--Pulaski) recently met with leaders from ARISE, a community-based organization that works to help those with disabilities and their families navigate services and promote independent living. From left are Sabine Ingerson,...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I—Pulaski) will host two coffee hour town hall meetings on Saturday, May 14. One will take place at the Volney Town Hall at 8:00 a.m., located at 1445 County Route 6, Fulton, NY 13069; and the other will be at the Mexico...

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,I--Pulaski) recently toured the Oswego YMCA. From left are Executive Director of Oswego YMCA Kerri Webb, Barclay, and Vice President of the YMCA Board Ed Mervine.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. In recent weeks, pinwheels have been placed in lawns around the state that are meant to serve as a reminder that child abuse is real and that more can be done to protect children. According to child protective services...