Area State Legislators Help Honor Local Senior Volunteers At State Capitol Tribute To Service
May 7, 2015
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...
State Legislators Hosting ‘Sip And Sample’ Events During Month Of May
May 4, 2015
Albany, N.Y., May 4—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and other state legislators are hosting a New York Wine Industry Association (NYWIA) “Sip and Sample” event in Albany today featuring wineries,...
Palmesano Sponsors Resolution Marking April As Organ And Tissue Donor Awareness Month
Apr 29, 2015
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and Assistant Speaker Felix Ortiz (D-Kings) today sponsored a resolution celebrating Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Month in conjunction with New York Donate Life.
Palmesano is encouraging New Yorkers...
Palmesano Alert: RecruitNY Weekend Quickly Approaching
Apr 17, 2015
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is reminding area residents of a chance to learn about dynamic opportunities in their community. On April 25 and 26, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) will hold its annual recruitment...
Area State Legislators Sponsor Legislation To Encourage Emergency Services Volunteers
Apr 16, 2015
Elmira, N.Y., April 13—As the nation observes National Volunteer Week this week, from April 12-18, 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) said today that...
Palmesano Announces Italian-American Legislators Scholarship
Apr 15, 2015
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today announced that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting applications for four $2,500 scholarships to be awarded in June at its Annual Conference Weekend.
“As...
Palmesano On The 2015-2016 Enacted Budget
Apr 1, 2015
“While the state budget contains some beneficial provisions for the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions, it also represents some missed opportunities in a number of important areas.
“I am pleased this budget provides for an increase in education...
Palmesano Announces Italian-American Legislators Scholarship
Mar 26, 2015
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today announced that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting applications for four $2,500 scholarships to be awarded in June at its Annual Conference Weekend.
“As...
Palmesano: Empower Parents, Not Bureaucrats
Mar 17, 2015
Today, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) joined his legislative colleagues and concerned students, parents, teachers, and administrators at a press conference touting new legislation that would require school districts to notify parents of their...
Tougher Penalties For Human Traffickers Imminent
Mar 16, 2015
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) applauded his colleagues for helping him pass a critical piece of legislation that will protect some of society’s most vulnerable people. The Trafficking Victims Protection and Justice Act (A.506) will strengthen...
Palmesano March ‘Grants Action News’ Update
Mar 9, 2015
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his March grants bulletin to residents, organizations and local governments about a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each month, the Assembly provides...
Palmesano Discouraged By Inaction
Mar 9, 2015
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) expressed frustration after a series of resolutions drafted to reshape and reform procedure in the Assembly chamber were rejected today by the Assembly Majority.
“Our conference’s proposed reforms would...
State Legislators, Local Leaders Urge Stronger State Commitment To Local Roads And Bridges
Mar 4, 2015
Albany, N.Y. - A bipartisan group of 114 state legislators, organized by state Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning), today joined county and town highway superintendents and other local leaders from across...
Palmesano February ‘Grants Action News’ Update
Feb 23, 2015
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his February grants bulletin to residents, organizations and local governments about a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each month, the Assembly provides...
Palmesano Alert: Deadline For Tuition Assistance For Members Of Volunteer Fire Departments Extended
Feb 12, 2015
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is advising members of volunteer fire departments and the community about an opportunity to receive tuition reimbursement through the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY).
FASNY has...
Palmesano On Election Of New Assembly Speaker: Congratulations And Let’s Get To Work
Feb 4, 2015
“I would like to congratulate Mr. Heastie on his election as Speaker of the New York State Assembly. This was truly a historic day in our chamber, as we witnessed the election of the first African-American to serve as speaker. I wish Speaker Heastie...
Palmesano Alert: Deadline For Tuition Assistance For Members Of Volunteer Fire Departments Extended
Feb 3, 2015
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is advising members of volunteer fire departments and the community about an opportunity to receive tuition reimbursement through the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY).
FASNY has...
Palmesano Calls For Transparency
Jan 27, 2015
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today joined with several of his Assembly Minority colleagues outside of the Assembly Chamber to call for an immediate, open and transparent vote on the Assembly floor to elect a new speaker.
“I renew...
Palmesano Alert: February 6 Tuition Aid Deadline For Students, Members Of Volunteer Fire Departments Fast Approaching
Jan 26, 2015
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is advising members of volunteer fire departments and the community about an opportunity to receive tuition reimbursement through the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY).
FASNY has...