Press Releases

Elected Officials, Finger Lakes Wineries and Residents to Cuomo: Trash Incinerators Have No Home in Finger Lakes

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Albany, NY – Local elected officials, wineries and Finger Lakes residents held a press conference in Albany on Tuesday to call on Governor Cuomo to reject Circular enerG’s trash incinerator proposal and urge legislators to pass bi-partisan bills in...

Palmesano Welcomes Bacalles Back to Assembly Chamber

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Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) was pleased to welcome his predecessor, Jim Bacalles, back to the Assembly during Bacalles’ recent visit to the Capitol. “It was a real privilege for me to welcome Jim back to Albany,” said Palmesano....

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) Statement On Eric Schneiderman

“The allegations detailed in The New Yorker last night are deeply disturbing. It was appropriate for the attorney general to step down and resign. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. New Yorkers must not tolerate this conduct...

O’Mara and Palmesano Host NYWIA’s 5th Annual ‘Sip and Sample’ In Albany

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Albany, N.Y., May 8—Since 2014, the New York Wine Industry Association (NYWIA) has welcomed spring in Albany with its annual “Sip and Sample� tasting event hosted by State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil...

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 Encourages Area Residents to Celebrate I Love My Park Day

Tomorrow, May 5, is the seventh annual I Love My Park Day, a statewide event held by Parks & Trails New York dedicated to beautifying, cleaning and enhancing state parks. “It’s also about promoting awareness about all of the recreational opportunities...

Palmesano Blasts Proposal to Ban Educational Firearms Training and Scholastic Shooting Programs

“This legislation might be good politics for downstate politicians, but its terrible public policy. The bill, A.10428, would ban educational and extracurricular programs that promote safety and inclusiveness. The New York State High School Clay Target...

Palmesano, Lupardo Welcome Advocates for Student Journalism from Corning-Painted Post High School to Assembly Chamber

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Recently in Albany, Assemblymen Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) was pleased to welcome student journalism advocates from Corning-Painted Post High School to the capitol. Palmesano, Assemblywoman Lupardo (D-Endwell) and Sen. Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats)...

Palmesano, Friend Welcome Area Families to the Capitol

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Recently in Albany, Assemblymen Phil Palmesano and Chris Friend were pleased to welcome area students and parents from Loving Education at Home (LEAH), an organization which supports Christian families who provide their children with education opportunities...

Palmesano Speaks To Fourth Graders at Watkins Glen Elementary

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Assemblyman Phil Palmesano spoke with an inquisitive and energetic group of about 80 fourth-grade students at Watkins Glen Elementary. He delivered a presentation on state government. Palmesano outlined the respective roles each of the three branches...

Palmesano Alert: Recruit NY Open House Events Are This Weekend

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is reminding area residents of a chance to learn about an exciting opportunity to give back to their community and protect their neighbors. This weekend, April 28 and 29, the Firemen’s Association of the State...

Palmesano, Steuben County Leaders Hold Donate Life Press Conference

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Today, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning), Steuben County Clerk Judy Hunter, Chairman of the Steuben County Legislature Joseph Hauryski and Steuben County Manager Jack Wheeler organized a press conference at the local DMV office in Corning to...

State Lawmakers Join Industry Reps, Local Restaurant Owners to Oppose Elimination of Wage Tip Credit

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Corning, 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 joined statewide representatives of the restaurant industry and area restaurant owners in Corning...

State Lawmakers to Join Industry Reps, Local Restaurant Owners to Oppose Elimination of Wage Tip Credit

Corning, N.Y., April 12—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) will join statewide representatives of the restaurant industry and area restaurant owners...

Palmesano April ‘Grants Action News’ Update

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...

Finger Lakes Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Block Controversial Incinerator Project

GENEVA – Senator Pam Helming, Senator Tom O’Mara, Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano have introduced legislation that would block a proposed waste-to-energy incinerator project from moving forward at the former Seneca...

Palmesano Alert: Recruit NY Weekend Fast Approaching

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is reminding area residents of a chance to learn about an exciting opportunity to give back to their community and protect their neighbors. During the weekend of April 28 and 29, the Firemen’s Association of...

Local Municipalities to Receive State Support for Local Roads

Corning, N.Y., - State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I- Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) said today that the 2018-2019 state budget maintains strong state support for local roads and bridges, and restores an “Extreme Winter Recovery”...

Palmesano March ‘Grants Action News’ Update

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

Bipartisan Palmesano Bill to Fix STAR Program Passes Assembly

Legislation co-sponsored by Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I- Corning) to roll back harmful changes to the state’s School Tax Relief Program (STAR) easily passed the Assembly this week.. Palmesano has been a vocal critic of the changes the administration...