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...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

Earlier this week, an important bill co-sponsored by Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) to encourage New Yorkers to give the gift of life and register as organ donors passed in the state Assembly. The legislation’s chief sponsor is Assemblywoman...

Albany, N.Y.—New York State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats), Assemblyman Chris Friend (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) will help welcome senior citizen volunteers from Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben counties to...

Elmira, N.Y., May 9—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) threw their support behind the correction officers at the Elmira Correctional Facility (ECF)...

Albany, N.Y., May 4—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today joined legislative colleagues and family members of murder victims, including the parents of Derrick Robie of Savona (Steuben County),...

Bath, NY — State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today reminded area residents that they can register online for a New York State “Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program” that will be held...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is reminding area residents of a chance to learn about dynamic opportunities in their community. This weekend, April 23 and 24, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York’s (FASNY) will hold its annual...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and Assemblyman Christopher S. Friend (R,C,I-Big Flats) hosted a forum this evening in Corning focused on supporting the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities. Invitees included people with developmental...

The impact of the U.S. Supreme Court decision Olmstead v. L.C. continues to generate concerns from family members, caregivers, community organizations and individuals with developmental disabilities throughout the transition process into more integrated...

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

This week, children in grades 3-8 across our region and state are taking mandatory Common Core standardized testing. I just wanted to take a moment to send a quick message to our parents, teachers and children. First, to our parents, thank you for...

"Over the next two weeks, children in grades 3-8 across our region and state are taking mandatory Common Core standardized testing. I just wanted to take a moment to send a quick message to our parents, teachers and children. “First, to our parents,...

“Without question, this was the most secretive and least transparent budget process I have witnessed over the last six years. While the administration claims to want reform, apparently this reform does not apply to a $154.9 billion budget process that...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) has seen the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Program (CHIPS) become a success, helping municipalities all across New York State update and repair crumbling local roads and bridges. Now, Palmesano believes...

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...

“Today, the New York State Assembly passed legislation to legalize Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in New York. It is a decision a long time coming. Legalizing MMA will stimulate economic development and job creation. Just as important are the safety regulations...