Press Releases

Palmesano Bill To Promote Organ Donation Passes Assembly, Now Goes To Governor For Consideration

Earlier this week, an important bill co-sponsored by Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) to encourage New Yorkers to give the gift of life and register as organ donors passed in the state Assembly. The legislation’s chief sponsor is Assemblywoman...

Area State Legislators Help Honor Local Senior Volunteers At State Capitol Tribute To Service

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...

O’Mara, Palmesano, Friend Issue Statement In Support Of Correction Officers At ECF

Elmira, N.Y., May 9—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) threw their support behind the correction officers at the Elmira Correctional Facility (ECF)...

O’Mara, Palmesano Join Parents Of Derrick Robie At The Capitol To Push Passage Of Legislation

Albany, N.Y., May 4—State 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),...

Registration Underway For April 28th Emergency Preparedness Training Program in Steuben County

Bath, NY — State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today reminded area residents that they can register online for a New York State “Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program” that will be held...

Palmesano Alert: Recruit NY Open Houses This Weekend

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is reminding area residents of a chance to learn about dynamic opportunities in their community. This weekend, April 23 and 24, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York’s (FASNY) will hold its annual...

Assemblymen Palmesano, Friend Join Local Families, Mental Health Experts To Discuss Protecting The Rights Of People With Developmental Disabilities At Task Force Forum

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and Assemblyman Christopher S. Friend (R,C,I-Big Flats) hosted a forum this evening in Corning focused on supporting the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities. Invitees included people with developmental...

Assembly Minority Protects Rights Of Individuals With Developmental Disabilities

The impact of the U.S. Supreme Court decision Olmstead v. L.C. continues to generate concerns from family members, caregivers, community organizations and individuals with developmental disabilities throughout the transition process into more integrated...

Palmesano April ‘Grants Action News’ Update

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his April 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...

Our Children’s Self-Worth Is Not Measured By How They Perform On A High-Stakes Standardized Test

This week, children in grades 3-8 across our region and state are taking mandatory Common Core standardized testing. I just wanted to take a moment to send a quick message to our parents, teachers and children. First, to our parents, thank you for...

Our Children’s Self-Worth Is Not Measured By How They Perform On A High-Stakes Standardized Test

"Over the next two weeks, children in grades 3-8 across our region and state are taking mandatory Common Core standardized testing. I just wanted to take a moment to send a quick message to our parents, teachers and children. “First, to our parents,...

Most Secretive And Least Transparent Budget Process

“Without question, this was the most secretive and least transparent budget process I have witnessed over the last six years. While the administration claims to want reform, apparently this reform does not apply to a $154.9 billion budget process that...

Palmesano Backs New Safe Water Infrastructure Action Program

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) has seen the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Program (CHIPS) become a success, helping municipalities all across New York State update and repair crumbling local roads and bridges. Now, Palmesano believes...

Palmesano Announces Scholarship Opportunity

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and his fellow members of the Conference of Italian-American State Legislators are announcing the availability of applications for their annual scholarship program. Four scholarships will be awarded, each...

Palmesano Pleased With Passage Of Bill Legalizing Mixed Martial Arts In New York State

“Today, the New York State Assembly passed legislation to legalize Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in New York. It is a decision a long time coming. Legalizing MMA will stimulate economic development and job creation. Just as important are the safety regulations...

Palmesano March ‘Grants Action News’ Update

Area State Lawmakers Will Join Area Farm Bureaus To Voice Concerns About $15 Minimum Wage

Albany, 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) will join local New York Farm Bureau representatives from across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes...

Palmesano Announces Scholarship Opportunity

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and his fellow members of the Conference of Italian-American State Legislators are announcing the availability of applications for their annual scholarship program. Four scholarships will be awarded, each...

State Legislators, Local Leaders Urge Stronger State Commitment To Local Roads And Bridges

Albany, N.Y.,—A bipartisan group of 130 state legislators, organized by State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and representing more than 60% of the Legislature’s entire membership, today joined...

Palmesano Applauds New Hospital Funding

“Thank you to Governor Cuomo and the state Department of Health for recognizing and understanding the absolutely critical role that St. James Hospital plays in this community and region, and for helping us take this step to transform and modernize it...