Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan

09/03/2026

It has been a very busy bat season! Please remember if you find a bat in your home call your public health department to determine if it should be tested for rabies!

Woke up to a bat? Catch the bat! Keep it and call us!

Bats can carry rabies. If a bat was in your home and a person or pet may have been bit or scratched, we may need to test it to keep them safe.

Catch the bat & call public health if:
- You woke up to a bat
- A child or disabled adult was alone with a bat
- A bat touched you or your pet

HOW TO CATCH A BAT:
- Wear thick gloves
- Wait for it to land and use an empty plastic container to cover it
- Slide the lid on the container
- Keep the bat
- Call Public Health: During business hours call 585-396-4343 or 1-800-299-2995. Nights, weekends, and holidays reach Public Health staff at 585-394-4560.

How to safely catch a bat video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YhnV5WJQBA
More info about Rabies: https://ontariocountyny.gov/765/Rabies

08/31/2026

Another correction officer has been seriously injured, and Albany continues to ignore the violence and staffing crisis inside our prisons. Governor Hochul needs to put the safety of our correctional officers first, repeal the HALT Act, address the staffing crisis, and give these men and women the tools they need to do their jobs safely.

Please read my full statement below.

08/06/2026

The violent attack on a correction officer at Auburn Correctional Facility is another reminder of the dangers our correction officers face every time they report for duty. This was one of three recent violent encounters involving staff at Auburn Correctional Facility, and enough is enough.

Our state government must start putting the safety of the brave men and women who work behind those walls first by restoring order in our prisons, holding violent offenders accountable, and giving our correction officers the support and protections they deserve.

The safety of correction officers at Auburn Correctional Facility is in focus after a union reports one officer was stabbed and several others injured during...

07/23/2026

Bob Good has spent decades giving back to the Manchester-Shortsville community, never asking for recognition, just showing up and helping whoever needed it, whenever.

It was an honor to join friends and neighbors at Bob Good Appreciation Day to celebrate a man whose selfless service has touched generations of families.

Thank you to everyone who came together to support Bob and remind him that the people he has always been there for are now here for him.

07/20/2026

Congratulations to the Moravia VFW Post 7127 on the ribbon cutting of their brand-new fairgrounds concession stand! I was proud to have helped secure funding to support this important improvement, and it’s exciting to see the project completed. A special thank you to the Moravia VFW for all you do to support our veterans and the Moravia community.

07/15/2026

Due to today's poor air quality, I have decided to postpone Gallahan's Grand Slam to a later date. The health and safety of my constituents always come first, and I don't want anyone, especially our senior citizens, to have to spend time outdoors in unhealthy air. We look forward to seeing everyone when the event is rescheduled.

Join me for a fun summer evening at the ballpark as the Geneva Red Wings take on the Newark Pilots on Wednesday, July 15th! Admission is free, so bring your family, friends, and neighbors. First pitch is at 6:30. I look forward to seeing you for a great night of baseball. ⚾️ 🇺🇸

07/14/2026

It was an honor to join the Phelps community at Seeley B. Parish Post 457 to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America. As we reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who secured our independence, we're reminded that the freedoms we enjoy today were earned by generations of Americans willing to defend them. Thank you to the Phelps American Legion for hosting such a meaningful ceremony and for all you do to keep our nation's history and the spirit of patriotism alive.

07/10/2026

Join me for a fun summer evening at the ballpark as the Geneva Red Wings take on the Newark Pilots on Wednesday, July 15th! Admission is free, so bring your family, friends, and neighbors. First pitch is at 6:30. I look forward to seeing you for a great night of baseball. ⚾️ 🇺🇸

07/04/2026

Today, we celebrate 250 years of the greatest nation the world has ever known.

America is exceptional because she's built on faith, freedom, hard work, and the belief that every person has the opportunity to succeed. Those principles made our nation the beacon of liberty for the world, and they're just as worth defending today as they were in 1776.

Wishing everyone across the 131st Assembly District a safe, happy, and memorable Independence Day.

07/02/2026

One more day until Friday, and one step closer to celebrating our nation's 250th birthday. Wishing everyone a safe holiday weekend filled with family, freedom, and pride in the country we're blessed to call home. God Bless America! 🇺🇸