Press Releases

Palmesano-Sponsored Measures To Promote Organ Donation Signed Into Law

Today, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) said that he is pleased the governor signed into law a bill which will expand the pool of eligible organ donors by allowing those sixteen and seventeen year olds to register to become an organ donor. Palmesano...

O’Mara and Palmesano Issue Reminder To Regional Municipalities On Bridge-NY Application Process

Elmira, N.Y. - State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I- Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today issued a reminder that the application process is underway for $200 million in BRIDGE-NY funding that will be available over the next two...

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, the Assembly...

Assemblyman Palmesano Supports Correction Officers’ Informational Picket

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) strongly supports the correction officers at the Five Points and Willard Correctional Facilities who are conducting an “informational picket” at 2202 NY 96, Ovid NY 14521 next to the Fastrac and McDonalds...

State, Local Leaders Announce Funding For Completion Of Hilton Garden Inn Project

Corning, N.Y.--State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning), Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) Co-Chairman G. Thomas Tranter, Jr., Steuben County Industrial Development Agency Executive...

Statement By Assemblyman Phil Palmesano On Exepected Decision This Week By Amtrak Board Of Governors

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) said, “I am very hopeful and optimistic that later this week the Amtrak Board of Directors will vote to approve a $2.5 billion contract between Hornell's Alstom and Amtrak to build its new line of Acela high-speed...

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 Assembly...

Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel In Running (And Currently In Lead) For America’s ‘Best Waterfront Hotel’

Watkins Glen, N.Y.—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today noted residents throughout the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions can vote for the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel in USA Today’s online...

Bridge-NY Application Process Underway To Assist Localities With Bridge And Culvert Projects

Elmira, N.Y —State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I- Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) said today that the application process is underway for $200 million in BRIDGE-NY funding that will be available over the next two years to help...

Local Municipalities Awarded State Aid for Local Roads through New Pave-NY Initiative

Corning — State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I- Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) said today that area counties, cities, towns and villages will receive significant increases in state funding for local roads through the first round...

Palmesano Backs Legislation To Combat Heroin And Opioid Epidemic

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and his colleagues on both sides of the aisle passed legislation today codifying their agreement with the governor that outlines a course of action to battle the heroin and opioid epidemic, a public health crisis...

O’Mara, Palmesano Honor National Spelling Bee Co-Champ Jairam Hathwar In Albany On Wednesday

Albany, N.Y. - State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today paid tribute at the State Capitol to Jairam Hathwar of Painted Post, this year’s co-champion of the 89th Annual Scripps National Spelling...

O’Mara And Palmesano Will Host 2016 National Spelling Bee Co-Champ At Capitol On Wednesday

Albany, N.Y., June 14—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) will host Jairam Hathwar of Painted Post, New York, co-champion of this year’s 89th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee, in Albany on...

Palmesano June ‘Grants Action News’ Update

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his June 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 Assembly...

Palmesano-Sponsored Mandate Relief Bill Passes Assembly

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today announced that a bill he co-sponsors (A.6202-C) which would require the state to reimburse counties for all expenses related to delivering indigent legal services has passed the New York State Assembly....

Veterans Equality Act Signed Into Law

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is pleased to announce that the governor has signed the Veterans Equality Act into law. The legislation (A.9531), which Palmesano co-sponsors, will allow veterans enrolled in the New York State retirement system...

Palmesano Joins Lawmakers, Activists In Call For Bipartisan Effort To End The Heroin Epidemic

“It can happen to anyone.” That was Assemblyman Phil Palmesano’s (R,C,I-Corning) message today at a press conference in Albany highlighting the need for legislators to attack the heroin epidemic sweeping across our state. “This disease...

O’Mara, Palmesano Welcome League Of Women Voters Designee To State Capitol

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Albany, NY, May 31, 2016--New York State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) were pleased to welcome League of Women Voters student representative Margaret Badding, a junior at Campbell-Savona High School...

Palmesano, O’Mara Call Out The Assembly Majority Leaders For Failing To Allow Vote On Parole Reform

Albany, N.Y., May 26—Earlier this month, State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) joined legislative colleagues and family members of murder victims, including the parents of Derrick Robie of Savona...

Palmesano May ‘Grants Action News’ Update

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his May 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 Assembly...