Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) and the Assembly Minority Conference today welcomed six new members during a public swearing-in ceremony in Albany. The new legislators took their oaths of office among family, friends, elected officials and other dignitaries.

“It is an exciting time to return to Albany as we welcome our newest members to the Assembly Minority Conference. Each individual has a proven track record of hard work, professionalism and a deep love and respect for this great state,” said Leader Barclay. “While much work is ahead, I’m confident these new members will be instrumental in achieving great things for their districts and for our Conference. We are eager and united in our commitment to tackling the state’s most pressing issue and building a brighter future for New York.”

The new members were sworn in by the Honorable Ray Walter, State Supreme Court 8^th Judicial District, who served in the Assembly from 2011-2019. The new members are as follows:

• Assemblywoman Andrea Bailey (R,C-Geneseo), 133^rd A.D.
• Assemblyman Paul Bologna (R,C-Clarence), 144^th A.D.
• Assemblyman Patrick Chludzinski (R,C- Cheektowaga), 143^rd A.D.
• Assemblyman Andrew Molitor (R,C-Westfield), 150^th A.D.
• Assemblyman Daniel Norber (R,C-Great Neck), 16^th A.D.
• Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski (R,C-Canisteo), 148^th A.D. 

“Serving the people of the 144th Assembly District is a responsibility that I take seriously, and it is an honor to be their voice in Albany. As a husband and parent of two small children, I know firsthand the challenges families face every day, whether it is finding affordable and accessible child care or managing soaring grocery bills, families are struggling to make ends meet. Prices on essential goods and services are continuing to rise and New Yorkers are yearning for both economic security and public safety; it is time we get back to basics, offer common-sense solutions to everyday problems, and start building a New York state that is safer and more affordable for everyone,” said Assemblyman Bologna.

“I am deeply honored to be representing the hardworking families of the 143rd District. This is an incredible privilege, and I am committed to fighting for the issues that matter most—making New York more affordable, strengthening public safety and improving the quality of life for our community. I look forward to bringing real solutions to Albany and ensuring the voices of the 143rd District are heard loud and clear,” said Assemblyman Chludzinski.

“It is an incredible honor to serve the constituents of Assembly District 150,” said Assemblyman Molitor. “My constituents elected me to represent them in Albany, and I am committed to serving them and addressing the public safety and affordability crisis that has plagued this state. I will work tirelessly to ensure your voices are heard. I work for you.”

“It is a true honor to join the Assembly Minority Conference and serve as a voice for the people of the 16th District. As a first-generation American, I hope to bring a unique perspective shaped by resilience, hard work and service to our great state. I look forward to working with all my colleagues to advance policies that prioritize safer communities, affordable education and opportunities for all New Yorkers,” said Assemblyman Norber.

“I’m incredibly thankful to be here today, with the support of the people of the 148th District and in partnership with my conference as we begin the important work of setting New York back on the right path,” said Assemblyman Sempolinski. “Our constitutional rights are continuously challenged, our government has continued to spend excessively and we’ve lost focus on who we should be delivering for: New Yorkers. We must be ready to return to common-sense policies that will enrich New York taxpayers, not ask them to continually foot the bill for initiatives and programs that don’t deliver on what they promise. I’m ready to fight for New York state and New Yorkers this year, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to do so.”