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...

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...

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...

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...

"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,...

“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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

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.,...

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...