Jeff Gallahan

New York State Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan announced Friday that he will not seek re-election this fall, citing recent health challenges after nearly six years representing the 131st Assembly District. Gallahan, a Republican and Conservative from ... more

Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan issued a statement following an attack at Auburn Correctional Facility that left five correction officers injured earlier this month. The incident occurred March 2 during evening movement for dinner inside the facility ... more

Republican lawmakers representing the Finger Lakes and surrounding regions are sharply criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed $260 billion state budget, arguing it continues a pattern of unchecked spending while failing to deliver meaningful affordability relief ... more

Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2026 State of the State address laid out an expansive agenda centered on affordability, public safety, housing, and infrastructure, but reaction from lawmakers, fiscal watchdogs, and advocacy groups shows that the governor’s ... more

Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan is urging state regulators to reject a proposed utility rate hike that he says would push New Yorkers deeper into financial distress. Gallahan, a Republican representing the 131st Assembly District, denounced the ... more

Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan has delivered $50,000 in state funding to support renovations at Blue Star Canteen NY #1 in Canandaigua, a hub for military families in the region. The funding will go toward interior and ... more

New York lawmakers finally passed a $254 billion budget Thursday night, ending a 38-day delay after Gov. Kathy Hochul refused to budge without key policy wins. Despite weeks of infighting, the Assembly wrapped early, just ... more

Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan voiced strong support Monday for U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan’s visit to Rochester, denouncing local sanctuary policies and accusing city officials of endangering public safety. Homan visited Rochester on April 29 to ... more

Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan joined fellow Republican lawmakers in Albany on Tuesday, calling for a delay in the implementation of changes to the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). The proposed changes, set to take effect ... more

Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan (R,C-Manchester) joined Republican lawmakers and school superintendents in Albany on Tuesday to advocate for legislation that would allow rural school districts to opt out of New York State's zero-emission school bus mandate ... more

Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2025 State of the State address has drawn mixed reactions from lawmakers and advocacy groups, with Republicans and Democrats alike weighing in on the priorities she outlined for the coming year. Assembly ... more

The following is a guest editorial submitted for publication on FingerLakes1.com. Submissions for consideration can be sent to news@fingerlakes1.com or manually uploaded by clicking here.  Gerrymandering a concern after Elections - By Jeff Gallahan The democratic election ... more

Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan (R,C-Manchester) is announcing over $100,000 in grant funding that has been awarded to four different library projects within the 131st Assembly District through the New York State Department of Education and the ... more

When Governor Kathy Hochul took office one of her first actions leading state government was to request a full mask mandate in public schools amid rising COVID infections. Now, Republican lawmakers from the Finger Lakes ... more

A solid chunk of funding is coming to the Waterloo Library and Historical Society by route of Albany, thanks to the efforts of Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan (R,C -Manchester). The funding will be used to update ... more

Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery was simply at an advantage against others considered for status as New York's first veterans cemetery. It had plentiful space, a long-standing record of strong management, as well as the backing ... more

Senator Pam Helming has introduced a bill in the State Senate that would require all legislatively-enacted committees, commissions, task forces and other working groups to have an equitable number of appointments by the majority and ... more

Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan[R-131] who took office at the start of 2021 says the the first several weeks of serving in the legislature have been among the most exciting in his life. "While the circumstances we ... more

As Governor Andrew Cuomo held his State of the State Address on Monday, lawmakers waited to see what major components would be included, or not, in his legislative agenda. For Upstate Republicans representing the Finger ... more