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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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) 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....

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...