Press Releases

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...

Palmesano Kicks Off 2014 Summer Read And Run Challenge At South Seneca Elementary

The avid readers of South Seneca Elementary School were treated to an ice cream party, compliments of Assemblyman Phil Palmesano and Jeff Kostick, owner of Cayuga Lake Creamery. Palmesano rewarded the students for earning the highest participation rate...

Palmesano Alert: Recruit NY Weekend Quickly Approaching

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today is reminding area residents of a rewarding upcoming event. April 26 and 27 is Recruit NY weekend, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York’s (FASNY) annual recruitment and retention drive...

Palmesano Alert: Recruit NY Weekend Quickly Approaching

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today is reminding area residents of a rewarding upcoming event. April 26 and 27 is Recruit NY weekend, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York’s (FASNY) annual recruitment and retention drive...

Palmesano April ‘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...

Local Municipalities To See Boost In State Support For Local Roads, Bridges

Elmira, N.Y., April 10—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R-C, Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) said today that area counties, cities, towns and villages will receive increases in state funding for local roads and bridges under the...

Emergency Volunteer Workers: Protecting Our Communities And Our Pockets

In 1974, National Volunteer Week was established as a time to celebrate people who selflessly serve their communities. Over the last four decades, National Volunteer week has grown, drawing ever-more support and recognition, from the President of the...

New York Alliance for Donation Applauds Creation of Public/Private Partnership for Administration of Donate Life Registry

ALBANY, NY April 8, 2014- The New York Alliance for Donation (NYAD) thanks Governor Cuomo and members of the NYS Senate and Assembly for taking decisive steps to improve the performance of the New York State Donate Life Registry. The 2014-15 State Budget...

Area State Legislators Sponsor Legislation To Encourage Emergency Services Volunteers

Elmira, N.Y., April 9—As the nation observes National Volunteer Week this week, State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and Assemblyman Chris Friend (R,C,I-Big Flats) said today that they are continuing...

Area State Reps Criticize Cuomo Administration: Closing Monterey Wrong Decision

Albany, N.Y.—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and Assemblyman Chris Friend (R-Big Flats) today criticized Governor Andrew Cuomo for refusing to renegotiate his administration’s plan to close the...

New Budget Continues Increased State Support For Local Roads, With Additional Help For Winter Damage

Albany, N.Y. —State Senator Tom O’Mara (R-C, Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R-C, Corning) said today that area counties will see increases in state Consolidated Highway Improvement Program (CHIPs) funding under the 2014-15 New York State...

Palmesano Invites Second Amendment Advocates To Capitol, Launches Petition Promoting SAFE Act Repeal

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is inviting residents and Second Amendment supporters to a rally to repeal the SAFE Act, the controversial gun control law that has been maligned for infringing upon the rights of New Yorkers. The April 1st rally...

Palmesano Touts Bipartisan Solution For Technical Education

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) has co-sponsored new, bipartisan legislation crafted by State Sen. David J. Valesky and Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi that would create a specialized technical diploma through the New York State Board of Regents....

Palmesano On The Board Of Regents Election: Stop Playing Politics With Our Children’s Education

Today, I voted against the re-election of three incumbent members of the Board of Regents. To say I am disappointed would be an understatement. This afternoon, we had the opportunity to show the parents, students and teachers of New York State...

Palmesano March ‘Grants Action News’ Update

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...

Palmesano Alert: Scholarship Deadline For Volunteer Firefighters Quickly Approaching

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....

Palmesano Alert: FASNY Scholarship Deadline Quickly Approaching

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....

Area State Reps Reject Cuomo’s ‘Free College For Prisoners’ Proposal, Again Call For Saving Monterey

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...

Palmesano To Hold Community Meetings In Seneca County

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...

Palmesano: Our Counties Can’t Handle Another Unfunded Mandate

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...