Palmesano Alert: February 3 Deadline For Volunteer Firefighter Tuition Aid Fast Approaching
Jan 17, 2014
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...
New Leadership And Committee Posts For Palmesano
Jan 16, 2014
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...
Palmesano Reacts To State Of The State
Jan 8, 2014
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...
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R-C, Corning) and Assemblyman Chris Friend (R-Big Flats) released the following statement in reaction to today’s news regarding the future of the Elmira Psychiatric Center:
Dec 19, 2013
“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...
Palmesano December ‘Grants Action News’ Update
Dec 17, 2013
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...
Palmesano Thanks Economic Development Councils
Dec 11, 2013
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...
Palmesano: It’s Time To Act On Tax Relief
Dec 10, 2013
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...
Palmesano Joins Senator Nozzolio’s Holiday Drive For The Troops
Dec 3, 2013
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,...
Assemblymembers Palmesano, Friend To Host Common Core Standards Forum In Corning
Nov 26, 2013
Assemblymen Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and Christopher S. Friend (R,C,I-Big Flats) will join education leaders at a forum on Thursday, December 5, 2013 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Corning East High School Cafeteria in Corning. Participants will include...
Palmesano November ‘Grants Action News’ Update
Nov 25, 2013
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his November 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...
Alert From Assemblyman Palmesano: Time-Sensitive FASNY Deadline Extended To Oct. 15
Oct 7, 2013
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending a reminder to all area community college students about the tuition reimbursement program from the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY). The Higher Education Learning Program (HELP)...
Palmesano Applauds Restoration of Developmental Disability Funding
Oct 7, 2013
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I – Corning) is pleased to announce that Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation, Assembly Bill A.6692 - co-sponsored by Assemblyman Phil Palmesano - which restores $90 million in funding for people with developmental...
Palmesano Called ‘Friend’ Of Family Farms
Oct 2, 2013
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I – Corning) was, for the third year in a row, awarded the New York Farm Bureau’s “Circle of Friends” honor. Palmesano earned the award for his steadfast commitment to agriculture in New York and the vital roll...
Palmesano: October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Schedule Your Mammogram Today
Sep 26, 2013
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending a friendly reminder to women throughout the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes that October is breast cancer awareness month. In doing so, Palmesano is joining with the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast...
Palmesano September ‘Grants Action News’ Update
Sep 24, 2013
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his September grants bulletin to residents, organizations and local governments about a series of grants available from the state and federal governments and private entities. Each month, the Assembly...
Alert From Assemblyman Palmesano:
Sep 13, 2013
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I – Corning) is sending a reminder to all area community college students about the tuition reimbursement program from the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY). The Higher Education Learning Program...
O’Mara, Palmesano, Friend Urge Support For ‘Keep Monterey Open!’ Online Petition
Sep 6, 2013
Elmira, N.Y., September 5—In late July the administration of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled a plan to shut down the Monterey Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility in Schuyler County next year, and now State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big...
Palmesano To Host Business Group Roundtable With NYC Legislators
Aug 20, 2013
Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) will be hosting a business group roundtable Wednesday with New York City State Assembly representatives so they can learn more about the value which Upstate New York and the Finger Lakes regions have to offer....
Area State Legislators Encourage Local Libraries To Take Advantage Of Grant Opportunity
Aug 15, 2013
Elmira, N.Y., August 15—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats), Assemblyman Chris Friend (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) are sending an alert to local public libraries and public library systems of a construction...
Palmesano: Monterey Shock Has Proven It Saves Lives And Taxpayer Dollars
Jul 26, 2013
The well-established and documented success of Monterey Shock Correctional Facility in Schuyler County and its proven reduction of recidivism rates has saved taxpayers millions. Not only has the program been an asset to taxpayers, but it has provided...