“Professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is the fastest growing sport in the world,” Brabenec said. “It is remarkable that the Assembly took this long to pass a bill legalizing this sport when every other state in the nation already allows it. The...

“It’s shameful that it took a closed door work group of the Assembly Majority 11 months to propose reforms that lacked substance and any will to restore trust in the legislature. The Assembly Majority will try to claim credit for ‘ethics reform’...

Following a press conference held by Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua), Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) spoke out against Gov. Cuomo’s proposed $15 per hour minimum wage increase. Touting small-businesses and local...

“The Assembly Majority’ budget wish list was revealed today, and it reinforces the tax-and-spend mentality that has been rampant in Albany for decades. Although it would end the Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA) and includes the Veterans Buy-Back Bill,...

It’s that time of the year again in Albany, budget season. As we dive deeper into the political quagmire that leaves millions of jobs and our children’s future hanging in the balance, I can’t help but get excited contemplating the potential we have...

Following Small Business Advocacy Day in Albany, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) is touting his support for local employers and pledging his continued advocacy throughout budget negotiations. Brabenec prides himself on fighting to cut the burdensome...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) recently held a Valentines for Seniors event at the Schervier Pavilion Nursing Home and Park Avenue Elementary School to present Valentine’s Day gifts to seniors and young students. Brabenec said everyone deserves...

Following a press conference held by members of the Assembly Minority Conference in Albany today, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) is calling for common-sense legislation aimed at relieving thousands of New Yorkers’ student loan debt and reducing...

Editor’s Note: Click Here for an mp4 file of Assemblyman Brabenec’s post press conference interview Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) today attended a press conference held by Assemblyman Jim Tedisco (R,C,I-Glenville) calling for a floor...

“Today is a truly historic day in the fight for women’s rights in New York State. I am proud to announce that the Women’s Equality Agenda becomes law today to protect women from sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination in the workplace as...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) addressed Orange County Chamber of Commerce members at a breakfast Thursday held to allow legislators the opportunity to provide an update on what is happening in Albany. Brabenec explained the ethics reforms...

Last week, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) hosted a “My Idea for a Law” poster contest at Sloatsburg Elementary School. Brabenec encouraged second-grade students to think of an everyday problem they believe could be solved with a new state...

Today, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) is demanding answers after Gov. Cuomo vetoed a veterans’ pension buy-back program for the second year in a row. The bill, which was passed in both the Senate and Assembly, was sponsored by Brabenec,...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) is partnering with local charities to collect and distribute food to those less fortunate during the holiday season. Donations of canned goods, pasta, cereal, dry milk, almond milk, soy milk, baby formula, diapers,...

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) today released an updated schedule of his district-wide constituent meetings. Brabenec now moves to Rockland County, where he will continue to encourage local residents to meet with him and his staff to discuss...

Last night, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) hosted a public forum at Port Jervis High School to discuss the ongoing heroin epidemic that has claimed the lives of thousands. Across the nation, addiction to this drug has become a disease that...

“Gov. Cuomo’s announcement of a commission to revamp Common Core is nothing but a political farce designed to trick New Yorkers into believing he is listening to their concerns. With the announcement of yet another commission to hide behind, Gov....

Recently, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R, C, I-Deerpark) visited local shops in the village of Monroe on a small-business walking tour with Mayor James Purcell, Laurie Dziedzic, President of the Greater Monroe Chamber of Commerce (GMCOC), and Paul Campanella,...

“This annexation is going to set a terrible and dangerous precedent. Never before has state law been used in such an aggressive land grab scenario. An annexation of land by the Village of Kiryas Joel will create huge problems for all of Orange County,...

“Common Core is broken. Parents, teachers, administrators and students have been well aware that New York’s implementation of the national standards has been abysmal. Until today, Gov. Cuomo has blatantly ignored the pleas of these stakeholders. While...