Press Releases

Brabenec Calls On Assembly to Follow Senate Lead In Support Of Blue Lives Matter Legislation

In his ongoing effort to protect our men and women in blue, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) called on Assembly leaders to take up bi-partisan legislation passed by the Senate today (A.2962a) to designate certain offenses against law enforcement,...

Herman Bell Release Slap in the Face to Law Enforcement Everywhere

“Cop killer Herman Bell should have been left to die in prison and suffer through the rest of his days regretting what he did and asking God for forgiveness. “This man was part of a movement predicated on violence and senseless attacks against...

Brabenec Stands with Local Labor to Protect Jobs & Prevailing Wage

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Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) stood with Sen. Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown), Assemblyman Harry Bronson (D-Rochester) and union leaders this week in Albany to close a dangerous loophole that prevents publicly funded construction projects from...

Brabenec Stands Against $1.9 Billion in New Taxes in Assembly Majority One-House Budget

“I am deeply troubled that the Assembly Majority’s Budget Resolution includes $1.9 billion in new taxes, free college for illegal aliens and a slew of money devoted to New York City-centric programs. “Furthermore, I will not support early voting,...

Where There’s Smoke There’s Fire

“Another day in Albany, another public official guilty of corruption – yet Gov. Cuomo goes on with his business as if nothing happened – a truly myopic and feeble leader. “A man who stood before the masses proclaiming ‘the most transparent...

Brabenec Announces Groundbreaking Property-Tax Relief Plan

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) together with the Assembly Minority colleagues launched a comprehensive Medicaid reform package today that would require a full state takeover of Medicaid costs over 10 years that are currently passed down to...

Brabenec To Sponsor Bill Accelerating Creation Of The Town Of Palm Tree

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) announced today that he will sponsor legislation that would accelerate the creation of the Town of Palm Tree. If the legislation becomes law, the Town of Palm Tree in Orange County would be required to meet and...

Brabenec Meets With Orange County Farm Bureau In Albany

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Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark), who has been inducted into the New York Farm Bureau’s Circle of Friends for the past three years, met with representatives from the Orange County Farm Bureau today in Albany. Brabenec has been an ardent supporter...

Brabenec Delivers Valentines to Seniors

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As part of his annual Valentine’s Day tradition, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) visited St. Joseph’s Adult Care Home in Sloatsburg to distribute Valentine’s Day cards to residents that were made by local students at Sloatsburg Elementary...

Politicians Vote Down 14 Ethics Reform Proposals

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) stood with Minority colleagues today in the house to introduce 14 ethics reform proposals that would inject transparency, equity and accountability into state government. All were voted down by the Assembly Majority....

Time To ‘Tidy Up’ Albany’s Priorities

“We have the highest tax burden in the nation, opioid overdoses plaguing our neighborhoods, a looming $4 billion projected state deficit, roads and bridges in desperate need of repair statewide, and yet state leaders focus their energy on legislating...

Brabenec Outlines Findings of Task Force on Preventing Domestic Violence

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As a result of a number of statewide, grassroots forums on domestic violence held by the Assembly Minority Conference involving victims, law enforcement and prevention advocates, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) today joined colleagues for a...

Brabenec Fights For Property Tax Savings At Albany Hearing

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As a member of both the Assembly Committee on Cities and the Assembly Committee on Local Governments, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) participated in a hearing Tuesday in Albany on ways to consolidate services and cut property taxes. Brabenec...

Gov. Continues To Deflect Blame for Budget Woes

“While Gov. Cuomo continues to talk about how difficult this budget season will be in light of the projected $4 billion deficit, the solution starts with taking a look in the mirror. “While I do agree we need to fully fund our schools, invest...

Cutting Taxes, Cutting Waste: 2018 Budget Priorities

With the new year comes many new challenges, and more importantly, new questions on how to spend your, the taxpayer’s, money. Gov. Cuomo’s State of the State address last week included much of the same tax-and-spend policies that have driven...

Brabenec Calls On Pamela Harris To Step Down

“It was very troubling to hear of the accusations against Assemblywoman Harris. Unfortunately, it is a constant reminder of the necessary steps that need to be taken to reform our ethics laws in Albany. We need to pass the Public Officers Accountability...

Brabenec Reacts To 2018 State Of The State

“It has become increasingly clear as the months roll on that Gov. Cuomo is using the office of the governor to run for the office of the president. “His list of proposals is more of the same circus we are accustomed to seeing, posturing of empty...

Brabenec Named To 2017 Farm Bureau Circle of Friends

“I am humbled to accept an induction into the New York State Farm Bureau’s 2017 Circle of Friends. New York’s agriculture is renowned all around the nation, and that is a testament to the devoted men and women who work the Hudson Valley soil to...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec’s Holiday Greeting

“The holidays are a special time of year when we come together with our closest family and friends to exchange gifts and reflect on the challenges and triumphs of the past 12 months. It is a treasured time of relaxation amidst the culmination of previous...

Brabenec: ‘Preserve Your 2nd Amendment Rights By Recertifying Your Pistol Permit’

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) is reminding pistol permit holders that the deadline to recertify their pistol permits is January 31, 2018 per new state regulations. If your pistol permit was issued before January 15, 2013, you must recertify...