Press Releases

Palmesano Votes to Fix STAR Program

Today, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) joined a bipartisan effort to roll back misguided changes the administration made to the state’s School Tax Relief Program (STAR) last year. The legislation (A.5969) would again classify the STAR...

Palmesano and O’Mara Sponsor Round Table Featuring Dutchess County Executive Molinaro

Molinaro’s ‘ThinkDIFFERENTLY’ initiative has been making a difference for residents with special needs in Dutchess County and communities throughout New York State Corning, N.Y., February 23—State Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and...

Palmesano Will Continue to Fight for Developmentally Disabled and Direct Care Professionals Who Provide Their Care

“Today, Gov. Cuomo turned his back on our state's most vulnerable New Yorkers, the developmentally disabled, and the incredible direct support professionals who provide such important quality of life care to these incredible individuals. The governor...

New York State Budget Should Be About Fairness, Your Priorities

Last month, Gov. Cuomo released his 2017-18 Executive Budget Proposal. I often remind people that this is not a final budget and simply represents his priorities. After the governor released his budget, I issued the following statement: "The governor's...

Palmesano-Sponsored Organ Donation Law Effective Today

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is pleased to announce that one of his priority bills from last year is now in effect. The law will expand the pool of eligible organ donors by allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to register to become an organ donor....

Deadline for Important Tuition Assistance Program for Volunteer Firefighters and Students Extended

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...

Area Legislators Meet With Young Advocates for a Tobacco-Free New York

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This week, Assemblymen Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning), Joe Errigo (R,C,I,Ref-Conesus) Joe Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) and Chris Friend (R,C,I-Big Flats) met with local young people from the advocacy group Reality Check, an organization dedicated to promoting...

Palmesano Sponsors Legislation to Protect Law Enforcement, First Responders

With vile attacks on emergency responders, police officers and firefighters becoming all too familiar to New Yorkers across the state in recent years, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano is joining with his colleagues to push for the passage of the Community Heroes...

Palmesano Brings the Fight for New Yorkers with Disabilities to the Capitol

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) joined his Assembly Minority colleagues this morning at a press conference in the Capitol to release their Assembly Minority Task Force on Protecting the Rights of People with Developmental Disabilities report....

Deadline for Important Tuition Assistance Program for Volunteer Firefighters and Students Extended

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 Moves up The Leadership Ladder, Assigned New Leadership Post, Committee Assignments

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I,REF-Corning) has moved up the leadership ladder after being assigned a new leadership post by Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C,I,REF-Canandaigua). Kolb has appointed Palmesano Vice-Chairman of the Assembly...

Longtime Palmesano Ethics Priority Passes Assembly

One of Assemblyman Phil Palmesano’s (R,C,I-Corning) top ethics reform provisions passed the state Assembly today. The legislation would strip taxpayer-funded pension and retirement benefits from politicians who abuse the public trust and are subsequently...

Friday Deadline for Important Tuition Assistance Program for Volunteer Firefighters and Students Quickly Approaching

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 February ‘Grants Action News’ Update

Palmesano Denounces Governor for Veto of Important Mandate Relief and Civil Liberties Bill

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) expressed frustration and disappointment regarding Gov. Cuomo’s veto of bipartisan legislation (A.10706) which would require the state to reimburse counties for providing indigent legal services. Palmesano...

Palmesano Tours South Seneca County Farms

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R, C, I-Corning) recently enjoyed a productive tour of South Seneca County farms and agricultural interests. The tour included stops at Morton’s Cattle Barn, Lively Run Goat Farm, Last Kingdom Brewery and Firehouse Distillery,...

This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Life

During the holiday season, many families enjoy the undeniable warmth that is generated simply by being together. Whether gathered around a dinner table or a Christmas tree, this special time of year highlights the importance of family and the wonderful...

Palmesano Applauds State Commitment To Job Creation, Manufacturing Growth At Alstom

Hornell, N.Y. - State Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) applauded today’s visit by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to the Alstom Transportation, Inc. manufacturing facility in Hornell to celebrate the continued growth of the rail car manufacturing...

Palmesano Denounces Governor’s Veto Of Farm To Food Bank Bill

Today, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) expressed disappointment regarding the governor’s decision to veto The Farm to Food Bank bill, legislation which would incentivize farmers to donate nutritious products to food banks and...

Statement From Assemblyman Phil Palmesano

Hornell, N.Y., August 26—State Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) welcomed today’s announcement that a new contract has been finalized for Alstom Transportation Inc. to manufacture Amtrak’s next fleet of high-speed train cars, a contract...