Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) applauded his colleagues for helping him pass a critical piece of legislation that will protect some of society’s most vulnerable people. The Trafficking Victims Protection and Justice Act (A.506) will strengthen...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his March 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) expressed frustration after a series of resolutions drafted to reshape and reform procedure in the Assembly chamber were rejected today by the Assembly Majority. “Our conference’s proposed reforms would...

Albany, N.Y. - A bipartisan group of 114 state legislators, organized by state Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning), today joined county and town highway superintendents and other local leaders from across...

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

“I would like to congratulate Mr. Heastie on his election as Speaker of the New York State Assembly. This was truly a historic day in our chamber, as we witnessed the election of the first African-American to serve as speaker. I wish Speaker Heastie...

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...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today joined with several of his Assembly Minority colleagues outside of the Assembly Chamber to call for an immediate, open and transparent vote on the Assembly floor to elect a new speaker. “I renew...

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...

The arrest of Speaker Sheldon Silver today is certainly disturbing news. The Speaker should resign immediately. There is too much important work to do on behalf of the residents of New York State, and his arrest will hang like a dark cloud over...

The governor discussed many different proposals today. Although they may be well intentioned, I believe he missed the mark on a number of fronts, including not being bold or aggressive enough in fostering a better business climate for job creation in...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) has been assigned to a new leadership post by Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua). Kolb has appointed Palmesano Secretary of the Assembly Minority Conference. “I am excited to continue...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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...