This summer is one of the hottest we’ve seen in New York state. In fact, certain regions of the state have experienced record-breaking temperatures this summer. Syracuse was expected to hit 97°F on August 12, 2025—the same record-high temperature...

Every summer, our district office is energized by the talented young people who join our team as interns. These high school and college students come ready to learn, to serve their community and to see firsthand how state government works. I am always...

While National Farmers Market Week has come to an end, every week is a good week to visit local farms and farmers’ markets in the Hudson Valley and New York state! These hardworking, often family-owned farms and farm stands are the backbone of New York’s...

Over the years, I have had the privilege of meeting and getting to know so many courageous veterans right here in Assembly District 98. My father, Rainer K. Brabenec, served in the U.S. Navy before beginning his career with the New York City Policy Department....

Picture this: Sunlight filters through lush trees, a cool breeze carries the scent of pine and the trail ahead promises adventure…right here in our 98th Assembly District! Spanning parts of Orange and Rockland counties, our corner of the Hudson Valley...

As the legislative season in Albany begins to wind down,our time is primarily filled with ensuring our local towns and communities are given final support and permissions before the next legislative cycle begins. The bills we pass often come at the request...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) announced that his resolution (K539) officially recognizing Emergency Medical Services Week—May 18 – 25, 2025—passed the Assembly today with unanimous support. “Our EMS workers are the first to respond...

The Port Jervis Raiders, Minisink Valley Warriors and Highland Falls Raiders are not just team names—they are symbols of our history, our values and our unity. Now, however, these beloved names are under threat of being changed. This is nothing short...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark) and Senator Anthony Palumbo (R,C-New Suffolk) recently introduced the “Affordable NY Act,” a bill aimed at providing tax relief for middle-class and property taxpayers in New York state. The proposal aims to...

The Assembly Minority Task Force on Human Trafficking has completed its work after gathering input from nearly 200 individuals, including survivors, law enforcement and anti-trafficking advocates. This valuable feedback has shaped a comprehensive report...