Destefano Calls for Living Wage
Mar 25, 2019
Press Releases
Destefano Calls for Increase in Funding Towards Mental Hygiene System
Mar 20, 2019
Destefano Joins Call For $150,000 For American Legion
Mar 14, 2019
This week, Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C,I,Ref-Medford) joined members of the Assembly Minority Conference in signing a letter to the governor requesting $150,000 be allocated to the American Legion Boys State program in the upcoming final state budget....
Destefano: One House Budget Is Irresponsible
Mar 13, 2019
“It appears the Assembly Majority has designed a budget simply to push more people out of New York state. They continue to tax hardworking residents to pay for their progressive wish list while the rest of the state can’t afford the high cost...
DeStefano Joins Highway Workers for CHIPS Rally
Mar 6, 2019
Destefano Calls for Permanent Two Percent Property Tax Cap
Mar 5, 2019
DeStefano Calls On the MTA to Scale Back Fare Raise
Mar 1, 2019
Apply Today For the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators Scholarship
Feb 28, 2019
Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C,I,Ref-Medford) is encouraging all high school seniors and current college students to apply for the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators annual academic and athletic scholarships. Each scholarship is...
DeStefano Attends Albany Press Conference Outlining Budget Priorities
Feb 27, 2019
Today, Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C,I,Ref-Medford) attended a press conference outlining the Assembly Minority Conference’s budget priorities in the back of the chamber in the New York State Capitol. Hosted by Assembly Minority Leader Brian M....
DeStefano: Amazon Breaks Gov. Cuomo’s Heart
Feb 14, 2019
“Gov. Cuomo’s $3 billion handout wasn’t enough to entice Amazon to open shop in Long Island City. His actions have proven that this deal was not created with the taxpayers in mind, but only to benefit his self-serving agenda. There are...
DeStefano Fights to Restore Disability Funding
Feb 11, 2019
DeStefano Calls On Governor to Restore Aim Funding
Feb 6, 2019
“Gov. Cuomo outlined a massive $179 billion state budget this year with proposals that will spend money on everything but our local towns and villages. His proposed Assistance and Initiatives for Municipalities (AIM) budget cuts would cut $59 million...
Destefano Opposes Single-Payer Health Care
Feb 5, 2019
“For years, health care has been at the forefront in national politics, but today the debate hit home as members of the Assembly Majority pushed for single-payer health care in New York state. This could be disastrous for taxpayers as it could raise...
DeStefano: Legislature ‘Misses Mark’ On Gun Control
Jan 29, 2019
“The bills brought to the floor today were a failed attempt at a solution regarding the nation’s gun debate. Today’s legislation focused heavily on the legal gun owners in New York. It did not address the individuals carrying illegal handguns....
DeStefano Demands Increased Infrastructure Funding
Jan 28, 2019
DeStefano Questions Legislature’s Priorities after Passage of Dream Act
Jan 23, 2019
“Today, after much debate, the New York State Assembly voted and passed the DREAM Act, a bill that would allow taxpayer-funded tuition assistance to illegal immigrants. For the law-abiding residents of New York, this is another irresponsible way...
DeStefano Reacts to Gov. Cuomo’s State Of The State Address
Jan 15, 2019
“Gov. Cuomo’s State of the State Address failed to mention one of the most important solutions that New York so greatly needs—ethics reform. It seems that he’s more concerned with what the federal government is or isn’t doing...
DeStefano Confident Bi-Partisanship Will Yield Progress for State Assembly In 2019
Jan 9, 2019
Editor’s note: https://youtu.be/lXJzTpXEthM to view Assemblyman Joe DeStefano’s interview. “During my 23 years as fire commissioner of the Medford Fire District and as a proud union member, I’ve come to know people from all walks...
DeStefano Sworn in to State Assembly
Jan 8, 2019
