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Assemblyman Joe DeStefano Appointed to the Transportation Committee

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) is proud to announce his appointment as an alternate member of the New York State Assembly Budget Transportation Committee. This key appointment allows DeStefano to play a more active role in addressing the transportation...

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano Recognizes the Vital Role of Music Education in Schools

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Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) took to the Assembly floor today to deliver a heartfelt address on the importance of music education in schools. Speaking on his resolution recognizing the contributions of music lovers in education, DeStefano emphasized...

Assemblyman DeStefano Joins Bipartisan Leaders to Combat Drugged Driving Crisis

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Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) today joined bipartisan lawmakers, law enforcement officials and advocates at a press conference to address the growing threat of drugged driving on New York’s roadways. As drug-impaired driving incidents continue...

Assemblyman DeStefano Applauds First Responders for Swift Action in Containing Westhampton Brush Fire

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) today commended the heroic efforts of local fire departments and emergency personnel in their rapid response to the Westhampton Pines Fire, which has burned approximately 400 acres on Long Island. Thanks to the...

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano Stands in Strong Support of CHIPS Funding

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Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) today alongside his colleagues in the Assembly and Senate Minorities as well as county and town highway superintendent from across the state stood at a press conference to voice strong support for increased funding...

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano Demands Forensic Audit of the MTA to Stop Financial Waste

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Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) is demanding a full forensic audit of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) following alarming reports of financial waste, fraud and mismanagement. Standing with Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski)...

A Resolution by Assemblyman DeStefano: Honoring Libraries as Pillars of Knowledge and Community

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Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) has introduced a resolution establishing the month of February as Library Lovers Month. The resolution highlights the essential role libraries play in providing free access to books, digital resources and learning...

Assemblyman DeStefano Backs Smullen’s Traffic Safety Memorial Bill to Honor Victims and Promote Safer Roads

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Today, Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) proudly joined Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) and a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers to advocate for the passage of Assembly Bill A.3938, the “Alexander John Smullen...

Assemblyman DeStefano Calls for Increased CHIPS Funding to Strengthen Long Island’s Infrastructure

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) announced his continued commitment to securing additional funding for the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) as a critical step toward maintaining and improving the infrastructure...

DeStefano Introduces Resolution Proclaiming January as Thyroid Disease Awareness Month

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Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) stood on the floor of the Assembly today, January 28, 2025, to introduce a resolution memorializing the month of January as Thyroid Disease Awareness Month. More than 20 million Americans are affected by Thyroid...
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