Press Releases

Palmesano and Colleagues Join With Prosecutors, Law Enforcement Officials and the Families of Crime Victims in Capitol to Call for Repeal of Disastrous Bail Reforms

“This morning, we heard gut-wrenching stories from the families of good people who are no longer with us. My heart goes out to Jennifer Payne, Sheila Harris and their families. My questions for the governor, legislative leaders and the...

Palmesano Recognized For Pro-Agriculture Voting Record, Advocacy in Capitol

Recently, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) was named to the New York Farm Bureau’s “Circle of Friends,” his 10th such designation in as many years. “Being recognized by the New York Farm Bureau is an honor and a privilege....

Palmesano Says the Governor's Address Failed to Address Critical Areas Such As Fixing the Disastrous New Bail and Discovery Laws, Other Priorities

“The governor’s address today failed to address some very critical areas. Most importantly, he failed to address the need to fix the disastrous new bail and discovery laws which is already having wreaking havoc and compromising public safety...

Palmesano Congratulates Barclay as New York State Assembly Minority Leader

“Today, I was proud to support my friend Will Barclay as our next Assembly Minority Leader. Will has the intelligence, experience and determination to lead our Conference into a new session, a new decade, and a new era. “I look forward to working...

Palmesano January ‘Grants Action News’ Update

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

Palmesano December ‘Grants Action News’ Update

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

O’Mara and Palmesano: Southern Tier and Finger Lakes REDCs continue short- and long-term economic growth and job development strategies

State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) welcomed today’s announcement that the Southern Tier region will be awarded a total of $88.9 million and the Finger Lakes region $64.4 million under the...

Palmesano Joins Assembly and Senate Colleagues in Fight against Botched Criminal Justice Bills

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is co-sponsoring legislation drafted by Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) and supported by Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua) which would repeal radical efforts by Majority politicians...

Please Remember to Honor and Thank Our Veterans Year Round

On Veterans Day, we honor individuals for making a profound choice—to put their families, their friends, their fellow citizens, and their country above everything else, including their own life. Veterans in our community were willing to lay down...

Palmesano November ‘Grants Action News’ Update

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

Palmesano Blasts Majority’s Effort to Allow Inmates to Vote from Prison

“Recently, Majority politicians in Albany fought to provide inmates free iPads and free college degrees. They’ve pardoned sex offenders so they could vote. They want automatic parole for inmates once they turn age 55 regardless of the crime...

Palmesano Alerting Community about Tuition Assistance Opportunity through FASNY

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is advising prospective and active members of volunteer fire departments about an opportunity to receive tuition reimbursement through the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY). FASNY...

Palmesano October ‘Grants Action News’ Update

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

Local Reps Urge Cuomo Administration to Release Funding For County Boards of Elections

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) today urged Governor Andrew Cuomo to release agreed-upon state funding to help counties cover...

O’Mara and Palmesano: Thank You to Voters for Making Finger Lakes ‘Best Wine Region’

Corning, N.Y., August 23—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today thanked area voters who participated over the past several weeks in USA Today’s 10 Best online Readers’ Choice...

Palmesano August ‘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,...

Palmesano Rips Governor’s New License Plate Fee

The Cuomo Administration is publicizing a new online poll allowing New Yorkers to choose the state’s next license plate design. Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) believes the online promotion is a distraction from the governor’s outrageous...

Palmesano Blasts Governor for Signing Farm Bill That Will Decimate the Ag Industry

“The fact that the governor signed this disastrous farm labor bill in New York City in the company of far-left politicians and special interest groups and not actual farmers tells you everything you need to know about this legislation. It is an...

O’Mara And Palmesano: Vote Finger Lakes as USA’s ‘Best Wine Region’ And ‘Best Wine Festival’

Watkins Glen, N.Y., July 17—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today urged area residents to keep voting every day for the Finger Lakes in USA Today’s 10 Best online competitions to...

Four in A Row: Vote to Help the Glen Take Checkered Flag as America’s ‘Best NASCAR Track’

Watkins Glen, N.Y., June 26—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) are urging area residents to keep voting every day for Watkins Glen International (WGI) in USA Today’s 10 Best online...