NYS Assemblyman William Conrad

06/06/2026

"We do not ask favors or indulgence but ask that, if You will, use us as Your instrument for the right and an aid in returning peace to the world."
– Lt. Col. Robert L. Wolverton, in a prayer to God ahead of the invasion

And "return peace" they did. On this, the 82nd anniversary of that pivotal mission, may we pause in timeless gratitude to the young troops who saved the world.

06/05/2026

As session concludes, I want to offer a special thank-you to my Albany team: Legislative Aide Jack Reichel, who will be staying on, and Intern Vek Gahatraj, who is headed to D.C. Both offered invaluable support to me in the capital, and therefore to all of you, the citizens of the 140th. Vek, we will dearly miss your joyful presence and wish you all the best as you move forward in your academic career!

06/04/2026

The much-discussed data center moratorium bill has now passed the Assembly. My constituents, many hundreds of you, asked that I back this piece of legislation. I thank you for your outreach – and I heard you.

Appreciate News 4 WIVB Buffalo for welcoming a dialogue tonight:

Interview: NYS lawmakers consider moratorium on data centers

06/04/2026

Passed the Assembly today with unanimous support: My and Senator Brian Kavanagh's bill to establish a pilot program with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.

Municipalities will be able to apply for state funds that can go to residents to help them make weatherization and energy upgrades to their homes. The goals are to save people money and ease their access to better insulation and climate control measures.

We can be good stewards of our environment by conserving the energy we have!

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.