Press Releases

Statement from Assemblyman Phil Palmesano on Governor’s proposal to create a $1.5 Billion Upstate New York Economic Revitalization Competition

While I certainly appreciate the Governor’s words when he says he wants to help improve the upstate economy, I am concerned with his approach of creating another upstate competition that simply picks winners and losers. It is imperative that we...

Palmesano Alert: February 6 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 January “Grants Action News” Update

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

Palmesano Statement On Gov. Cuomo Fracking Ban

“This is distressing news for the struggling families of the Southern Tier Region. The natural gas industry would have energized our economy the same way that it has for the 35 other states that are benefiting from regulated hydrofracking. Our school...

Palmesano December “Grants Action News” Update

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

Let Us Continue To Show Our Thanks And Appreciation To Our Veterans And Active Duty Military During The Holidays And Throughout The Year

Last month, in communities across our region, state and nation, people came together to celebrate and honor our nation’s heroes on Veterans Day. We took time to reflect, remember and give thanks. We certainly owe our veterans a tremendous debt of gratitude...

Palmesano Congratulates Area Regional Economic Development Councils

“I would like to thank and congratulate the members of both the Southern Tier and the Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Councils (REDC) for their tireless planning and efforts to help stimulate our area’s business climate.” “Today,...

Farm Bureau Highlights Palmesano’s Support

The New York Farm Bureau recently recognized Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) for his continued advocacy on behalf of the agricultural community. “I am honored to be recognized as a true friend of family farms,” said Palmesano. “Agriculture...

Palmesano, Area Legislators Promote Holiday Drive For The Troops

In keeping with his commitment to the brave members of our armed forces, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano is encouraging his friends and neighbors in the 132nd Assembly District to participate in the annual Holiday Drive for the Troops. The drive is organized...

Palmesano, O’Mara And Negri Announce Emergency Preparedness Training

Today, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) joined with state Sen. Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) and Corning Mayor Rich Negri (R-Corning) to inform area residents about an upcoming “Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program.” The statewide,...

Palmesano Meets With Ag Task Force

Watkins Glen - Members of Assemblyman Phil Palmesano’s (R-C-I Corning) Agriculture Task Force conducted an open discussion Wednesday about farming issues and how state policy affects them, both good and bad. “I’d like to thank task force...

Palmesano: October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month And Opportunity For All To Get Health Check-Up

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is working with Adelphi New York to remind constituents that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Palmesano also is encouraging constituents to take the opportunity to have their health checked. “Adelphi...

Palmesano: Important Deadline To Help Volunteer Firefighters With College Tuition Extended Until October 17

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano is advising members of local fire departments that an important deadline to assist members with college tuition assistance has been extended until October 17, 2014. Reimbursement is provided by the Firemen’s Association of...

Palmesano Alert: Time-Sensitive Tuition Reimbursement Deadline Quickly Approaching

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is advising all area community college students and members of volunteer fire departments about the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) tuition reimbursement program. The Higher Education...

Palmesano Praised By Top Business Groups For Pro-Jobs Record

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) has received top marks from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and Unshackle Upstate on their annual legislative scorecards. Palmesano received a perfect score of 100 percent from the...

Palmesano August ‘Grants Action News’ Update

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

Palmesano June ‘Grants Action News’ Update

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

Palmesano June ‘Grants Action News’ Update

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

Finger Lakes Legislators Host ‘NYS Wine & Cheese Tasting’

Finger Lakes-area state legislators today are hosting a “New York State Wine & Cheese Tasting Reception” in Albany – featuring winemakers and cheese producers from the Finger Lakes. The event is being jointly sponsored by Senator Tom O’Mara...

O’Mara, Palmesano Honoring National Spelling Bee Co-Champ Sriram Hathwar In Albany On Tuesday

Albany, N.Y., June 10— State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano will pay tribute to Sriram Hathwar of Painted Post, this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee co-champion, at the State Capitol today. O’Mara and...