Press Releases

O’Mara and Palmesano Call For Statewide Public Hearings on Farmworkers Proposal

Albany, N.Y., March 15—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today called on the state’s Majority legislative leaders to hold statewide public hearings on legislation that they believe...

Kolb, Palmesano Applaud Passage of Finger Lakes Community Preservation Act

Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) applauded the passage of a new law they championed that will protect the Finger Lakes region from unwanted pollution and disruption.  The bill...

Palmesano, Friend Welcome Advocates from the Southern Tier Library System to Albany

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Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and Assemblyman Chris Friend (R,C,I-Big Flats) recently welcomed representatives from the Southern Tier Library System to Albany. The delegation is fighting for full state funding of local libraries, a measure...

Palmesano March ‘Grants Action News’ Update

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his “March Grants Action News Update” to residents, organizations and local governments about a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each month,...

State Legislators and Local Leaders: Local Roads and Bridges Need Greater State Investment

Albany, N.Y., March 6—A group of state legislators, organized by State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning), today joined a statewide coalition of county and town highway superintendents and other...

Palmesano Announces Scholarship Opportunity to Make College More Affordable For Area Students, Families

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and his fellow members of the Conference of Italian-American State Legislators are announcing the availability of applications for their annual scholarship program. Four scholarships will be awarded, each totaling...

Palmesano, Minority Colleagues Detail Their Budget Blueprint For a Better New York

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and his Assembly Minority colleagues this week unveiled their top budget priorities as negotiations are intensifying ahead of the April 1 deadline to approve a state spending plan. “Budgeting is about...

Palmesano Sponsors Bill To Ban Supervised Injection Sites

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is co-sponsoring legislation championed by Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis (R,C,I,Ref-Brooklyn, Staten Island) and Sen. Fred Akshar (R-Binghamton) to prohibit supervised heroin injection sites across the state....

Palmesano Blasts Governor for Proposed Prison Closures

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today blasted Gov. Cuomo for his proposal to close three additional correctional facilities in New York State through amendments to his Executive Budget proposal. Palmesano said that prison closures in recent...

Palmesano-Backed Child Victims Act Signed Into Law

“I was proud to support the Child Victims Act and am pleased Gov. Cuomo signed it into law. However, I am sad and angry that we needed to pass this law in the first place because of the horrifying things that brought us to this point. We got here...

Palmesano Alerting Constituents about FASNY Tuition Assistance

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is advising members of volunteer fire departments and the community about an opportunity to receive tuition reimbursement through the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY). FASNY has developed...

Palmesano Appointed To New Leadership Position, New Committee Assignments

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) was recently named Deputy Minority Whip of the Assembly Minority Conference by Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb. Kolb also tapped Palmesano to serve on two new key committees- Insurance and Ways and Means....

Palmesano Stands Up For New York’s Most Vulnerable

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today rallied with disability advocates and home-care beneficiaries to stand strong against the governor’s proposed budget cuts to the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), a critical funding...

Palmesano Rallies With Restaurant Workers

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Today, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) rallied with industry workers, family restaurant owners and fellow lawmakers to protect the tipped-wage credit, an important tax provision that helps workers earn a living wage while helping restaurant...

Palmesano Cites Governor’s Failed Leadership, Policies for Dangerous Prison Conditions

As the pressure-cooker environment inside of our state correctional facilities continues to intensify, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) wrote to the governor this week seeking new state resources to ensure safe staffing levels in our prisons....

Palmesano Pleased to Read to Students Enrolled in Addison Public Library Summer Learning Program

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) was pleased to read to students participating in the Addison Public Library Summer Learning Program at Addison High School
Recently, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) was pleased to read to students participating in the Addison Public Library Summer Learning Program at Addison High School. “I’m proud to promote literacy in our community, whether it’s fighting...

Palmesano August ‘Grants Action News’ Update

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his “August Grants Action News Update” to residents, organizations and local governments about a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each month,...

Palmesano July ‘Grants Action News’ Update

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his “July Grants Action News Update” to residents, organizations and local governments about a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each month, the...

Palmesano Mourns Trooper Nicholas Clark

“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Trooper Nicholas Clark. He died in the line of duty. He died doing what he did every day: protecting his friends, his family and his community. His tragic passing is a stark reminder that law enforcement is a...

Palmesano: End of Session a Disappointment, Urges Leaders to Call Lawmakers Back to Finish Outstanding Business

“I am urging leaders of the state Senate and Assembly to call us back to Albany this summer to complete our work for the people of New York. As session limped to a close, too many important issues were left unresolved. Too much important legislation...