Press Releases

DeStefano Demands Increased Infrastructure Funding

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Today, Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C,I,Ref-Medford), joined by fellow members of the Assembly Minority Conference, attended a press conference held by the Assembly Minority Task Force on Critical Infrastructure and Transportation. The press conference...

DeStefano Questions Legislature’s Priorities after Passage of Dream Act

“Today, after much debate, the New York State Assembly voted and passed the DREAM Act, a bill that would allow taxpayer-funded tuition assistance to illegal immigrants. For the law-abiding residents of New York, this is another irresponsible way...

DeStefano Reacts to Gov. Cuomo’s State Of The State Address

“Gov. Cuomo’s State of the State Address failed to mention one of the most important solutions that New York so greatly needs—ethics reform. It seems that he’s more concerned with what the federal government is or isn’t doing...

DeStefano Confident Bi-Partisanship Will Yield Progress for State Assembly In 2019

Editor’s note: https://youtu.be/lXJzTpXEthM to view Assemblyman Joe DeStefano’s interview. “During my 23 years as fire commissioner of the Medford Fire District and as a proud union member, I’ve come to know people from all walks...

DeStefano Sworn in to State Assembly

Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano (R, C, I, Ref- Medford) sworn in to state Assembly
Today, Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano (R,C, I, Ref-Medford) was sworn-in as a new member of the New York State Assembly. DeStefano will represent the 3rd Assembly District, which includes parts of Suffolk County, including Medford and Mastic Beach. The...