Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is advising members of volunteer fire departments that the deadline to apply for the Fireman’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) Gerald J. Buckenmeyer volunteer scholarship program is March 15, 2014....

Elmira, N.Y., February 18— State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats), Assemblyman Chris Friend (R-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today rejected Governor Andrew Cuomo’s plan to provide a free college education to state prisoners...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) will be holding a series of community meetings in Seneca County next week. On Thursday, February 20, there will be a meeting at the Covert Municipal Building, 8469 S. Main St. in Interlaken from 5:00 - 6:00...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today opposed costly legislation on the Assembly floor that created an early voting requirement for county governments. The Assembly majority passed a one-house bill that would require counties to open polling...

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 February 21. Reimbursement is provided by the Firemen’s Association of the...

This week, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) joined his Assembly colleagues at a press conference announcing his support for the G.I.V.E. Back NY program (Giving Internships for disabled Veterans not fully Employed), an initiative that would...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today joined with a number of his colleagues in the State Assembly and the State Senate in calling for passage of the Public Assistance Integrity Act (A2386) to strengthen protection of taxpayer dollars used...

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 February 21. Reimbursement is provided by the Firemen’s Association of the...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) recently joined his Assembly Minority colleagues at a press conference to unveil the Achieving Pupil Preparedness and Launching Excellence (APPLE) Plan -- the Assembly Minority Conference’s educational initiative...

Corning, N.Y., January 22—New York State Senator Tom O’Mara (R-C, Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R-C-I, Corning) will hold a series of community meetings across the region throughout 2014, beginning next week with public forums in the...

Watkins Glen, N.Y., January 23—Following today's graduation ceremony at the Monterey Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility, which the Cuomo administration has scheduled for closure later this year, State Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning)...

I am pleased that the governor recognized the need to provide tax relief in his budget proposal, especially for families, businesses and manufacturers. Although this is a step in the right direction, it is clear that bold, aggressive measures must be...

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 developed...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R-C-I-Corning) has been named vice chairman of the Assembly Minority Program Committee, according to an announcement by Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb. In addition, the leader appointed Palmesano as a new member of the...

Although it is important to see specific details when the Governor presents his budget proposal in a couple weeks, I am encouraged that he acknowledged the need to provide tax and regulatory relief to our families, businesses and manufacturers, particularly...

“It’s a fantastic development for mental health patients and families throughout the 15-county region that the Elmira Psychiatric Center and the Greater Binghamton Health Center serve, and it couldn’t have been delivered at a better time. We’ve...

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

I would like to thank the members of both the Southern Tier and the Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Councils (EDC) for all the outstanding work they have done to help build these new economic development strategies. Our local EDCs play a vital...

I was pleased to see that today’s report released by the New York State Tax Relief Commission highlighted several common-sense ideas to help relieve the immense tax burden on New York’s families, businesses and manufacturers. Accelerating the removal...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is joining forces with State Senator Mike Nozzolio for the Senator’s annual Holiday Drive for the Troops. Also joining in supporting our nation’s brave men and women are Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb,...