Press Releases

Palmesano September ‘Grants Action News’ Update

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

Palmesano Glad Governor Has Come Clean On Common Core

“This afternoon, I was pleased to read a statement from Gov. Cuomo acknowledging that Common Core is simply not working. I am pleased he has finally reached this conclusion. “I am, however, wary of another commission controlled by the governor....

Statement From Assemblyman Phil Palmesano Concerning Re-Opening Of Greenidge Power Plant

State Assemblyman Phil Palmesano, Ranking Minority Member of the New York State Assembly Energy Committee, today issued the following statement on the importance of the plant’s reopening, stating, "I'm strongly supportive of the DEC's decision to move...

Palmesano: Governor Again Working Around Legislature

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) expressed concern regarding today’s meeting of the New York State Wage Board. Today, the Wage Board voted in favor of the governor’s proposal for an hourly minimum wage increase for fast food workers that...

Emergency Preparedness Training Program Set For July 18th In Schuyler County

Watkins Glen, N.Y. — State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano today reminded area residents that they can register online for a state-sponsored “Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program” that will be held at...

O’Mara, Palmesano: Thanks To Everyone Who Helped WGI Take Checkered Flag As ‘Best NASCAR Track’

Watkins Glen, N.Y., June 26—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,I,C,-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,I,C-Corning) released the following statement after today’s announcement that Watkins Glen International was victorious in USA Today’s online...

O’Mara, Palmesano: One Weekend Left To Help WGI Take Checkered Flag As ‘Best Nascar Track’

Watkins Glen, N.Y., June 19—With three days to go in USA Today’s online competition to decide “America’s Best NASCAR Track,” State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,I,C,-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,I,C-Corning) are urging area residents...

Legislature Approves O’Mara-Palmesano Legislation To Expand Broadband Services In Public Libraries

Albany, N.Y., June 19—The New York State Legislature has approved legislation sponsored by Senator Tom O’Mara (R,I,C-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,I,C-Corning) to allow public libraries across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions,...

Kolb, Palmesano Announce Bill To Allow Rifle Hunting In Seneca County Passes Assembly

Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today announced that legislation to legalize rifle hunting in Seneca County for the next two years has passed the Assembly. The bill (A.6952), sponsored...

Palmesano Renews Call For Mandate Relief

With one week left of session, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is renewing his call for passage of bipartisan mandate relief legislation, A.739, that would allow local governments, school districts and public authorities to enroll in county-wide,...

Palmesano: Scrap START-UP NY

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) joined his colleagues at a press conference this morning in the Capitol to call for the suspension of the failed START-UP NY program. “START-UP NY does nothing to solve the underlying problems with New...

Senate Approves Legislation Extending Time Between Parole Hearings For Violent Felons

Albany, N.Y--Last Monday, New York State Senator Tom O'Mara (R,I,C-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,I,C-Corning) joined legislative colleagues and family members of murder victims, including the parents of Derrick Robie of Savona (Steuben...

Palmesano Partners With Twin Kiss Ice Cream To Reward The 2014 Read And Run Champions - Avoca Elementary School

The students at Avoca Elementary were rewarded for their avid reading and commitment to exercise today courtesy of Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and Twin Kiss Ice Cream. Palmesano is rewarding the students for earning the highest participation...

Watkins Glen International Still Running In The Lead For America’s ‘Best NASCAR Track’

Watkins Glen, N.Y.—With just over two weeks left in USA Today’s online competition to decide “America’s Best NASCAR Track,” Watkins Glen International (WGI) is still running in 1st Place out of 20 nationwide finalists for the 2015 designation....

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

Albany, N.Y.—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,I,C-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,I,C-Corning) today joined legislative colleagues and family members of murder victims, including the parents of Derrick Robie of Savona (Steuben County), to...

Palmesano May ‘Grants Action News’ Update

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his May grants bulletin to residents, organizations and local governments about a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each month, the Assembly provides...

Palmesano Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Legislation To Help Municipalities And School Districts Cut Costs

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today attended a press conference to push bipartisan legislation that would allow local governments, school districts and public authorities to enroll in countywide, self-insured health plans. Spreading risk...

Palmesano Press Conference Highlights Need For New Organ And Tissue Donors

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today joined Assistant Assembly Speaker Felix Ortiz (D-Kings), a host of legislative colleagues, and organ and tissue donation advocates to jump-start lagging donation rates in New York State. “We have...

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...

State Legislators Hosting ‘Sip And Sample’ Events During Month Of May

Albany, N.Y., May 4—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and other state legislators are hosting a New York Wine Industry Association (NYWIA) “Sip and Sample” event in Albany today featuring wineries,...