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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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, 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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and Assistant Speaker Felix Ortiz (D-Kings) today sponsored a resolution celebrating Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Month in conjunction with New York Donate Life. Palmesano is encouraging New Yorkers...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is reminding area residents of a chance to learn about dynamic opportunities in their community. On April 25 and 26, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) will hold its annual recruitment...

Elmira, N.Y., April 13—As the nation observes National Volunteer Week this week, from April 12-18, 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) said today that...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today announced that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting applications for four $2,500 scholarships to be awarded in June at its Annual Conference Weekend. “As...

“While the state budget contains some beneficial provisions for the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions, it also represents some missed opportunities in a number of important areas. “I am pleased this budget provides for an increase in education...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today announced that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting applications for four $2,500 scholarships to be awarded in June at its Annual Conference Weekend. “As...

Today, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) joined his legislative colleagues and concerned students, parents, teachers, and administrators at a press conference touting new legislation that would require school districts to notify parents of their...