NYS Assemblyman William Conrad

06/03/2026

If you ever get the privilege to visit the People's House, you will meet Wayne Jackson, our esteemed Sergeant-at-Arms. A combat-wounded veteran of Vietnam, he has held this role in the chamber since 1979, maintaining decorum and order on the floor. He is beloved here, and it's hard to imagine our days in Albany without him.

06/03/2026

With my thanks to Chair Didi Barrett, I am co-sponsoring her bill to impose a one-year moratorium on new data centers, create a utility rate class for large energy users, and require that data centers be powered predominantly by renewables.

06/01/2026

"Love is the master key that opens the gates of happiness."
– Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

Wishing us all, the community and allies alike, a joyful .

05/29/2026

With my thanks to Senate-side sponsor Chris Ryan, I am so pleased to share that this has now passed both houses! Next, on to the desk of Governor Kathy Hochul!

05/28/2026

In today’s Ken-Ton Bee:

05/25/2026

The Milton J Brounshidle American Legion Post 205 and Ken-Ton Memorial Day Parade is a beloved event, giving us the space and occasion to see neighbors. Those who fell in service to our cherished republic – they are the men and women to whom we owe this privilege. We can gather freely because of their sacrifice, and we do so today in their eternal honor.

05/25/2026

The fire service has long had ties to our military; the call of duty, and the acceptance of sacrifice, are the bonds that join them. It was an honor to begin this as I do every year, remembering the dearly departed members of our fire companies.

Thank you to Town of Tonawanda United Volunteer Fire Fighters Association and Associates for bringing us together.

05/22/2026

Beyond thrilled today to help break ground at the future site of NT's Payne Park Aquatic Facility! I brought Assembly Speaker Heastie here in 2024 to learn directly from Mayor Austin Tylec about the potential of this project to transform recreation across our community, facilitate life-saving swimming lessons, and enhance families' wellness for generations to come.

The Speaker was impressed – and together, we committed $4 million in state funding to close the gap for Mayor Tylec and his team, who'd already secured millions for the effort, including from our federal partners, plus another $1 million from Governor Kathy Hochul.

A big congratulations to all on what's sure to be a remarkable transformation.

05/20/2026

We have at last begun adopting a state budget. First, education.

We kept our "hold harmless" promise, meaning Foundation Aid is up for all five of the school districts I represent. We expanded UPK across New York. Teacher Center money was restored and TeachNY is well funded, boosting educator development and our recruitment pipeline – both of which I fought hard for. We've retained free school meals for all. And we postponed the electric buses mandate to spare strapped districts the cost and logistical concerns.

This is a good bill.

05/20/2026

As always, WBEN NewsRadio, I appreciate the opportunity to help shed some light on the state budget process.

Budget negotiations continue in Albany Wednesday. Assemblyman Bill Conrad tells us about the response from schools as they work on their budgets. Also, reaction to the state's all-electric school bus ban being pushed back. |