Press Releases

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...

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 Sponsors Bi-Partisan Legislation To Help Volunteer Firefighters Access Cancer Coverage

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is encouraging his colleagues to join him in supporting bi-partisan legislation sponsored by state Sen. Michael Nozzolio and Assemblymember Alieen Gunther to help some of our most selfless neighbors access needed...

Palmesano February ‘Grants Action News’ Update

Palmesano Announces Legislation To Make College More Affordable

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and his Assembly Minority colleagues today released their plan to make college more affordable for hardworking students and their families. “The amount of debt we see students leaving school with today...

Palmesano To Hold Community Meetings In Seneca County

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) will be holding a series of community meetings in Seneca County this week. On Wednesday, February 10, there will be a meeting at the Covert Municipal Building, 8469 S. Main St. in Interlaken from 5:00-6:00 p.m.,...

Area State Legislators Reintroduce Legislation To Encourage Emergency Services Volunteers

Elmira, N.Y., February 4—A new economic impact study released this week by the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) showing that volunteer fire departments save the local communities and local taxpayers they serve more than $3 billion...

Palmesano Alert: Deadline For Tuition Assistance For Members Of Volunteer Fire Departments Extended

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: State Hiring New Correction Officers

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today announced that the New York State Department of Civil Service will be offering a new examination for those interested in a career with the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision...

More Funding, Treatment Options Needed To Combat Heroin Epidemic

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today joined members of the Assembly Minority Conference to unveil a comprehensive report and recommendations offered by his colleagues on the New York State Assembly Minority Task Force on Heroin Addiction &...

Palmesano Alert: February 5 Tuition Aid Deadline For Students, Members Of Volunteer Fire Departments Fast Approaching

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 Pushes For True Representative Democracy

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) stood with his colleagues at a press conference this morning to advocate for passage of legislation (A.8658) that would empower members of the Legislature on both sides of the aisle to override the speaker’s...

Palmesano January ‘Grants Action News’ Update

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

Palmesano Reacts To Gov. Cuomo’s State Of The State/Budget Presentation

“The governor presented his agenda for New York today. As usual, his agenda includes some proposals I can support, others that need more clarity, and some I just cannot support. “First, I am encouraged the governor has finally agreed to eliminate...

Palmesano, Assembly Minority Colleagues Call For Ethics Reform

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) joined Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb and his Assembly Minority colleagues this morning at a press conference highlighting the need for critical ethics reform. These reform measures would bring greater...

Palmesano Outlines His Goals And Priorities For The 2016 Legislative Session

On Wednesday, January 13, Governor Cuomo will present his annual State of the State/Budget Address to highlight his priorities for the upcoming 2016 Legislative Session. While we certainly have many challenges facing our state, I also believe we have...

Palmesano Stands With Correction Officers

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today expressed skepticism regarding measures to limit deterrence strategies in New York State’s increasingly dangerous prisons. Palmesano is worried that the settlement reached between progressive activists...

Local Roads Matter: Inadequate Funding for Infrastructure Will Have Devastating Effects on New Yorkers

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Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua), Assemblyman Robert C. Oaks (R,C-Macedon), Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning), Assemblyman Peter Lawrence (R,C,I-Greece) and local leaders called...

Palmesano Applauds Area Regional Economic Development Councils for Outstanding Work

“It's a great day for the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions; it’s one of the most significant days we've had in a long time. These Regional Economic Development Council victories have the potential to truly transform our economic future. First...

Palmesano December ‘Grants Action News’ Update