The arrest of Speaker Sheldon Silver today is certainly disturbing news. The Speaker should resign immediately. There is too much important work to do on behalf of the residents of New York State, and his arrest will hang like a dark cloud over...

The governor discussed many different proposals today. Although they may be well intentioned, I believe he missed the mark on a number of fronts, including not being bold or aggressive enough in fostering a better business climate for job creation in...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) has been assigned to a new leadership post by Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua). Kolb has appointed Palmesano Secretary of the Assembly Minority Conference. “I am excited to continue...

While I certainly appreciate the Governor’s words when he says he wants to help improve the upstate economy, I am concerned with his approach of creating another upstate competition that simply picks winners and losers. It is imperative that we...

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...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today is sending his January grants bulletin to residents, organizations and local governments to highlight a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each month, the...

“This is distressing news for the struggling families of the Southern Tier Region. The natural gas industry would have energized our economy the same way that it has for the 35 other states that are benefiting from regulated hydrofracking. Our school...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today is sending his December grants bulletin to residents, organizations and local governments to highlight a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each month, the...

Last month, in communities across our region, state and nation, people came together to celebrate and honor our nation’s heroes on Veterans Day. We took time to reflect, remember and give thanks. We certainly owe our veterans a tremendous debt of gratitude...

“I would like to thank and congratulate the members of both the Southern Tier and the Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Councils (REDC) for their tireless planning and efforts to help stimulate our area’s business climate.” “Today,...

The New York Farm Bureau recently recognized Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) for his continued advocacy on behalf of the agricultural community. “I am honored to be recognized as a true friend of family farms,” said Palmesano. “Agriculture...

In keeping with his commitment to the brave members of our armed forces, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano is encouraging his friends and neighbors in the 132nd Assembly District to participate in the annual Holiday Drive for the Troops. The drive is organized...

Today, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) joined with state Sen. Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) and Corning Mayor Rich Negri (R-Corning) to inform area residents about an upcoming “Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program.” The statewide,...

Watkins Glen - Members of Assemblyman Phil Palmesano’s (R-C-I Corning) Agriculture Task Force conducted an open discussion Wednesday about farming issues and how state policy affects them, both good and bad. “I’d like to thank task force...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is working with Adelphi New York to remind constituents that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Palmesano also is encouraging constituents to take the opportunity to have their health checked. “Adelphi...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano is advising members of local fire departments that an important deadline to assist members with college tuition assistance has been extended until October 17, 2014. Reimbursement is provided by the Firemen’s Association of...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is advising all area community college students and members of volunteer fire departments about the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) tuition reimbursement program. The Higher Education...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) has received top marks from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and Unshackle Upstate on their annual legislative scorecards. Palmesano received a perfect score of 100 percent from the...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today is sending his August grants bulletin to residents, organizations and local governments to highlight a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each month, the...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today is sending his July grants bulletin to residents, organizations and local governments to highlight a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each month, the...