Giglio: Gov. Hochul Neglects Seneca Nation Gaming Compact and WNY Economy in State of The State
Jan 9, 2024
ALBANY – Concerned for the economy of Western New York, Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio (R,C-Gowanda) criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul for ignoring the expired gaming compact between the Seneca Nation of Indians and New York State in her State of the State...
Assemblyman Giglio Critical of Unfair Dismantling of Western Regional OTB Corporation Board of Directors
May 2, 2023
“New York State’s final budget bills, now more than a month late, have finally been delivered to the Legislature. Now, however, there is a big hurry to pass all of them, without enough time for legislators to fully read and consider the language contained...
Assemblyman Giglio Says Criminal Justice Legislation Blocked in Committees Shows Albany Dysfunction
Apr 18, 2023
This week, three of my bills were considered in committees – two in Codes and one in Correction. None of the three were advanced to the floor for a vote or for consideration by other committees. Instead, they were blocked by the Majority. “My bills...
Giglio Reacts to Release of Murderer Edward Kindt
Mar 24, 2023
“I am opposed to the parole board’s decision to release Edward Kindt, whose violent crimes rocked all of Western New York 24 years ago when he assaulted and murdered beloved registered nurse and midwife Penny Brown in Salamanca. Penny Brown’s loss...
Giglio Partners with Red Cross and St. Bonaventure University To Offer Free Hands-Only CPR Training
Mar 16, 2023
Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio (R,C-Gowanda) is partnering with the American Red Cross and St. Bonaventure University to offer free Hands-Only CPR training to those interested in learning this lifesaving skill. This 30-minute course is designed to be quick...
Giglio Comments on Hochul’s State of the State Address
Jan 10, 2023
“Gov. Hochul addressed some important priorities in her State of the State address but the invoice for her programs may be more than New Yorkers can afford. Federal relief programs that assisted us in the last budget cycle have expired and we should...
Assemblyman Giglio Speaks On Attacks Against Rochester Police Officers, Lee Zeldin
Jul 22, 2022
“The increased violence in Rochester this year, which has escalated over the past 24 hours, is a prime example of how drastically respect for life has continually eroded in New York State. “The ambush-style shooting of two police officers, along...
Giglio Speaks Following The Conclusion Of The 2022 Legislative Session
Jun 3, 2022
“In times of hardship, people look to their leaders to help them reduce their burdens, which is why I am so disappointed by how little was done during this legislative session to meaningfully address the increasing cost of living and rising crime that...
Assemblyman Giglio Pushes for Passage of Bill Before End of Session Discounting State Park Admission for the Summer of 2022
May 18, 2022
Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio (R,C,I – Gowanda) is urging the passage of a bill before the end of this year’s legislative session that he co-sponsored (A.1003) which would offer a 50% discount on admission into state parks, recreational facilities...
Giglio Presents Cutco Corporation with NYS Historic Business Designation Certificate
Apr 19, 2022
Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) presented a Certificate of Designation as a Historic Business to Cutco Corporation President & CEO James Stitt today. Jay Bailey, Regional Director for the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation...