Press Releases

Palmesano, Errigo co-hosting September 12 event with Steuben County Office of the Aging

Aging in America is rapidly reaching a crisis point. Thanks to advances in medicine, people are living longer, but when it comes to the realities of aging, we have much work to do. According to Dr. Chip Teel of Full Circle America, seniors have a powerful...

O’mara and Palmesano: One Week to Go! Keep Voting For Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel!

Watkins Glen, N.Y., July 26—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today continued urging residents throughout the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions to keep voting every day throughout the final...

O’mara, Palmesano: Thanks to Voters Who Helped WGI Take Checkered Flag as ‘Best Nascar Track’

Watkins Glen, N.Y., July 21—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) released the following statement after today’s announcement that Watkins Glen International was victorious in USA Today’s online...

Yates County Seniors

Schuyler County Senior Event

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Palmesano July ‘Grants Action News’ Update

One Week of Voting Left to Help the Glen Take Checkered Flag as America’s ‘Best Nascar Track’

Watkins Glen, N.Y., July 10—With one week to go in the voting, State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) are urging area residents to finish strong and keep voting for Watkins Glen International (WGI)...

Statement From Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I -Corning) On Upstate Niagara's Agreement To Purchase And Continue Operating The Kraft Plant In Campbell

"Upstate Niagara's agreement to purchase and continue operating the Kraft plant in Campbell is very good news. It's an extremely positive result from the commitment of local, state and federal leaders to do everything possible for the future of area...

O’mara and Palmesano Pay Tribute to GST BOCES Instructor Dale Robie

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Painted Post, N.Y., June 15— A leading New York State workforce development organization, SkillsUSA, recently named Greater Southern Tier BOCES (GST BOCES) Digital Media Arts instructor Dale Robie as its “Advisor of the Year.” 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 Welcomes Fifth Graders from St. Michael School in Penn Yan to State Capitol

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Recently, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) was pleased to welcome a group of fifth graders from Keith Prather’s fifth-grade class from St. Michael School. The school is located in Penn Yan in Yates County. Palmesano was also pleased...

Palmesano Rewards 2016 “Read and Run Challenge” Champs With Ice Cream Celebration

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This afternoon, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) kicked off his 2017 “Summer Read and Run Challenge” by honoring last year’s champions, the students of Carder Elementary School in Corning. Palmesano partnered with Hokey Pokey Ice Cream...

Palmesano Says State Economic Development Programs Require More Transparency, Oversight

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and his Assembly Minority colleagues want to make good use of the remaining days of this year’s legislative session. Today, they unveiled legislation (A.5657-A) which would promote transparency and accountability...

Local Public Libraries Awarded State Grants

Elmira, N.Y.—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and Assemblyman Chris Friend (R,C,I-Big Flats) announced today that public libraries throughout their legislative districts have been awarded state...

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...

Palmesano Welcomes Bacalles Back to Albany

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Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) was pleased to meet with his predecessor, Jim Bacalles, during Bacalles’ recent return to the Capitol. “It was an honor and great privilege for me to welcome Jim back to Albany,” said Palmesano....

Palmesano Applauds Passage of Legislation Making Lauren’s Law Permanent

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Today, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) joined his colleagues to pass one of his priority bills for this year’s Legislative Session– a permanent extension of Lauren’s Law. Palmesano is a sponsor of the bill. He worked closely with...

O’Mara And Palmesano Host NYWIA’S 4th Annual ‘Sip And Sample’ In Albany

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Albany, N.Y., May 17—Over the past several years the New York Wine Industry Association’s (NYWIA) annual “Sip and Sample” tasting event in Albany -- hosted by State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning)...

Legislators Hosting New York Wine Industry Association’s 4th Annual ‘Sip and Sample’ On Tuesday in Albany

Albany, N.Y., May 15—Wineries, cheese producers and food manufacturers from throughout New York State will be in Albany Tuesday, May 16, for the New York Wine Industry Association’s (NYWIA) 4th Annual “Sip and Sample” tasting event co-hosted by...