Statement from Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C-Black River) on Assemblyman Ed Ra (R,C-Franklin Square) Being Named New Leader of the Assembly Minority Conference
Feb 9, 2026
“I’m proud to congratulate my good friend and colleague, Ed Ra, on his selection as the new leader of the Minority Conference in the New York State Assembly. Ed and I both came to Albany in 2010, and over the years I’ve come to know him not just...
Statement from Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C-Black River) on Leader Will Barclay Stepping Down as Minority Leader
Feb 5, 2026
“Having served in the Assembly since 2010, I have had the honor of working alongside Leader Will Barclay through many legislative sessions, challenges and transitions. Throughout that time, he has been a steady presence for our Conference and a leader...
Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C-Black River) Announces More Than $2 Million in Regional Economic Development Funding for North Country Projects
Jan 12, 2026
Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush announced that communities across the 117th Assembly District will receive more than $2.03 million in Regional Economic Development Council awards, supporting critical investments in workforce training, child care, flood mitigation,...
As Final Session Begins, Blankenbush Says He Won’t Back Down for the North Country
Jan 7, 2026
“I’ve seen a lot of legislative sessions begin in Albany, and the challenges facing the North Country and Mohawk Valley today are as serious as any we’ve faced. People back home aren’t asking for slogans or speeches; they want relief from crushing...
Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush Announces State Funding for Library Improvements in the North Country
Dec 22, 2025
Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C–Black River) today announced that two libraries will receive a combined $349,216 in state funding through the New York State Aid for Library Construction Program, supporting critical building repairs and infrastructure...
