Palmesano: Get Out The Vote For Watkins Glen As The Coolest Small Town In America
Feb 13, 2013
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is encouraging everyone in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions to get out the vote for Watkins Glen as the coolest small town in America. Last year, Hammondsport of Steuben County took home the honors....
Interlaken Secures Safe Routes To School Funding
Feb 13, 2013
INTERLAKEN Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today announced that the Village of Interlaken has successfully secured Safe Routes to School program funding in the amount of $458,890, which will help improve walking and bicycle routes for...
Palmesano Joins OMara And Colleagues In Sponsoring Legislation To Spur Manufacturing Jobs In Southern Tier And Finger Lakes Regions
Feb 11, 2013
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) has joined fellow legislators in calling for bold action to spur manufacturing job growth in upstate New York by sponsoring legislation that would provide an unprecedented tax break for manufacturers.
The...
Palmesano Joins Colleagues In Sponsoring Legislation To Halt The Overuse And Abuse Of The Message Of Necessity Rule Which Allows For Rushed Legislative Voting
Feb 5, 2013
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I Corning) today stood with several of his colleagues in the Assembly and Senate in support of the NYS Government Transparency Act, which would limit the use of the Message of Necessity rule to cases...
Palmesano Alert: FASNY HELP Deadline Extended To February 15
Jan 31, 2013
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I Corning) is sending an alert to members of volunteer fire departments and members of the community about an opportunity to receive tuition reimbursement through the Firemens Association of the State of New...
Palmesano Named Ranking Minority Member On Energy Committee
Jan 29, 2013
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I Corning) has been tapped as the Ranking Minority Member on the Energy Committee for the upcoming legislative session.
The Assembly Energy Committee has jurisdiction over legislation relating to energy availability...
Palmesano On The 2013 Budget Proposal
Jan 22, 2013
I am pleased that the Governor has proposed closing our states $1.3 billion budget deficit by controlling state spending and not raising taxes, especially in light of the fiscal implications of Hurricane Sandy. It is important that we send the...
Palmesano Alert: February 1st Deadline For FASNY HELP Fast Approaching
Jan 17, 2013
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I Corning) is sending another reminder to members of volunteer fire departments and members of the community about an opportunity to receive tuition reimbursement through the Firemens Association of the State...
Palmesano: Rushed Gun Control Vote Without Public Input Or Review Is Disservice To Victims And Law-Abiding Citizens
Jan 15, 2013
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I Corning) today cast his vote in opposition to legislation which was rushed through the Assembly and Senate without public hearings, review or input, while restricting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding...
Palmesano: Jobs, Mandate Relief And Education Funding Formula Must Be Top Priorities In 2013
Jan 9, 2013
Today, Governor Cuomo presented an ambitious agenda for the 2013 Legislative Session. I look forward to working with the Governor and my legislative colleagues to address the challenges facing our state.
I was encouraged by the Governors attention...
Assemblyman Palmesano Announces Tuition Reimbursement For Students/Members Of Volunteer Fire Departments
Jan 7, 2013
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I Corning) is sending a reminder to members of volunteer fire departments and members of the community about an opportunity to receive tuition reimbursement through the Firemens Association of the State of...
Palmesano Praises Economic Development Councils
Dec 19, 2012
Our regional economic development councils have done outstanding work to help us build these new economic development strategies. Their achievements have been second to none, as shown by being recognized as Best Plan awardees. Theyve secured...
Palmesano: Defeating Thruway Authority Toll Hike Is Win For Jobs, Small Businesses, Farmers, Manufacturers And Families
Dec 17, 2012
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today expressed his relief at the New York State Thruway Authoritys decision not to move forward with a proposed 45 percent toll increase on commercial vehicles. Thruway Authority Executive Director Thomas...
Palmesano Strongly Opposes Thruway Toll Hike
Aug 24, 2012
CORNING - In a strongly-worded letter to New York State Thruway Authority officials, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R-C-I-Corning) chastised the agency for proposing a 45 percent toll hike for commercial vehicles at a time when New Yorkers are still reeling...
Legislation To Establish Steuben County Tax Abatement Program Signed Into Law
Aug 22, 2012
Corning, N.Y., August 22Legislation sponsored by State Senator Tom OMara (R,C-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) to establish a real property tax abatement program in Steuben County has been signed into law by Governor...
Family, Friends, State and Local Leaders to Unveil Sergeant Devin A. Snyder Memorial Highway
Aug 7, 2012
The family and friends of the late U.S. Army Sergeant Devin A. Snyder of Cohocton will join state and local leaders and area veterans at a ceremony later today to officially designate a portion of I-390 in Steuben County as the Sergeant Devin A....
NYS Department of Transportation Highlights Benefits of Route 15 Bridge Project In Steuben County Final Phase Establishing New Interstate Between New York and Pennsylvania
Aug 2, 2012
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Joan McDonald announced today that construction is underway on a $31 million project that will build six bridges on Route 15 in the Town of Lindley, Steuben County. This is the second and final...
Seneca Lake Scenic Byway Signed Into Law
Aug 2, 2012
Albany, N.Y., August 2New York State Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua) and State Senators Tom OMara (R-C, Big Flats) and Mike Nozzolio (R-C, Seneca Falls) announced today that legislation they sponsored to designate the...
Sergeant Devin Snyder Memorial Highway Signed Into Law By Governor
Jul 3, 2012
Albany, N.Y., July 3Legislation sponsored by Senator Tom OMara (R-C, Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R-C, Corning) to designate a portion of I-390 in Steuben County as the Sergeant Devin Snyder Memorial Highway has been...
Area State Lawmakers Support Legislation To Scrap Ropes Law
Jun 25, 2012
Albany, N.Y., June 25 State Senator Tom OMara (R,C-Big Flats), Assemblyman Chris Friend (R-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) have voted in favor of legislation, given final legislative approval, to eliminate the states...