Press Releases

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...

Area State Legislators Help Honor Local Senior Volunteers at State Capitol Tribute to Service

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From left to right: Kim Salisbury (Chemung County Aging Services Coordinator), Carol Lincoln, Mike Wald, Senator O'Mara, Tammy Waite (Director, Schuyler County Office for the Aging), Wendy Wirth, Robert Wirth, Linda Conway, Janet Schroeder, Assemblyman...

O’Mara and Palmesano Host Watkins Glen Girls Basketball State Champions at the Capitol

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Albany, N.Y., May 9—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) hosted the Watkins Glen Girls High School Basketball team at the Capitol today where the Senate and Assembly paid tribute to the team’s...

O’Mara, Palmesano Join Parents of Derrick Robie to Call on Assembly Leaders to Allow Vote on ‘Lorraine’s Law’

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Albany, N.Y., May 9—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), to...

O’Mara, Palmesano Welcome Corning Native to Capitol during Legislature’s ‘West Point Day’

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Albany, N.Y., May 3—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I–Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I–Corning) today joined their legislative colleagues at the Capitol to host the 65th annual “West Point Day” and pay tribute to current West...

Palmesano Grateful For Dedicated Teachers, Marks Teacher Appreciation Week

“Educators arrive at work each morning bearing one of the most significant responsibilities that we ask members of any profession to shoulder: the future.” “Teachers are dedicated, they’re patient and they work tirelessly to empower our kids...

Palmesano stands With Correction Officers At Albany Rally

This morning, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) joined in solidarity with hundreds of correction officers in West Capitol Park at a rally to advocate for needed reforms and new funding that would promote public safety and help make New York State...

Friend, Palmesano Welcome Area Families to the Capitol

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Assemblymen Chris Friend and Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) were pleased to welcome the Pawlak and Orcutt families to the Capitol. The families were visiting Albany on behalf of Loving Education At Home (LEAH), an organization that supports Christian...