Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) today joined Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R,C-Franklin Square), colleagues, parents and child care providers in Albany to highlight growing concerns surrounding the state’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP),...

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) today stood shoulder to shoulder with labor unions, advocates and fellow lawmakers from across the aisle at the State Capitol to call for immediate passage of a “direct to direct” cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)...

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C–Medford) stood alongside fellow lawmakers from the Assembly and Senate Minority Conferences at the state Capitol today to call attention to what he described as an “unsustainable energy cost spiral” impacting Long...

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) today supported his colleagues in the Assembly and Senate at a press conference to voice strong support for increased funding for the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS). This critical...

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) today joined a bipartisan press conference at the New York State Capitol focused on veteran mental health and suicide prevention, underscoring the urgent need for continued action, resources and coordination to...

“I congratulate Assemblyman Ed Ra (R,C-Franklin Square) on being elected as the next Leader of the Assembly Minority Conference,” said DeStefano. “As a fellow Long Islander, Ed understands firsthand the challenges facing our region and our state,...

“The start of a new legislative session is a chance to reset priorities, and for me, that means getting back to basics for Long Island families. Whether it’s the cost of housing, groceries, commuting or utilities, too many people feel like they’re...

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) is proud of the state’s $10 million Green Resiliency Grant awarded to the Town of Brookhaven for major drainage and stormwater upgrades in downtown Mastic Beach. DeStefano emphasized that this award is the culmination...

“I am heartbroken and outraged by the horrific tragedy in Minneapolis today that claimed the lives of two young children and injured so many others during what should have been a joyful first week of school. My prayers are with the families of the victims,...

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) today joined the family and loved ones of Angelica Nappi to unveil a new street sign officially designating a portion of Woodside Avenue in Medford as “Angelica Nappi Avenue.” The dedication marks a solemn but...