Albany, N.Y., February 11—Local leaders from across New York State traveled to Albany this week for a meeting of the New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) and to directly share their concerns with state legislators on Governor Andrew Cuomo’s...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his “February Grants Action News Update” to residents, organizations and local governments about a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each...

Albany, N.Y., February 4—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning), Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (R,C-Caledonia), Assemblyman Joseph Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) and Assemblyman Chris Friend (R,C,I-Big...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) will be serving his colleagues and his constituents in a new leadership capacity. Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) has tapped Palmesano to serve as the Assistant Minority Leader of the...

“After additional review of the governor’s budget proposal, we’ve found that the he wants state legislators to, again, give him the authority to fast track state prison closures with only 90 days’ notice rather than the statutory,...

A statement by Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) “The governor’s budget proposal should be of concern to all the residents of New York State, particularly Upstate. The governor is laying the groundwork for big property tax hikes on...

“This morning, we heard gut-wrenching stories from the families of good people who are no longer with us. My heart goes out to Jennifer Payne, Sheila Harris and their families. My questions for the governor, legislative leaders and the...

Recently, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) was named to the New York Farm Bureau’s “Circle of Friends,” his 10th such designation in as many years. “Being recognized by the New York Farm Bureau is an honor and a privilege....

“The governor’s address today failed to address some very critical areas. Most importantly, he failed to address the need to fix the disastrous new bail and discovery laws which is already having wreaking havoc and compromising public safety...

“Today, I was proud to support my friend Will Barclay as our next Assembly Minority Leader. Will has the intelligence, experience and determination to lead our Conference into a new session, a new decade, and a new era. “I look forward to working...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his “January Grants Action News Update” to residents, organizations and local governments about a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his “December Grants Action News Update” to residents, organizations and local governments about a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each...

State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) welcomed today’s announcement that the Southern Tier region will be awarded a total of $88.9 million and the Finger Lakes region $64.4 million under the...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is co-sponsoring legislation drafted by Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) and supported by Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua) which would repeal radical efforts by Majority politicians...

On Veterans Day, we honor individuals for making a profound choice—to put their families, their friends, their fellow citizens, and their country above everything else, including their own life. Veterans in our community were willing to lay down...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his “November Grants Action News Update” to residents, organizations and local governments about a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each...

“Recently, Majority politicians in Albany fought to provide inmates free iPads and free college degrees. They’ve pardoned sex offenders so they could vote. They want automatic parole for inmates once they turn age 55 regardless of the crime...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is advising prospective and active members of volunteer fire departments about an opportunity to receive tuition reimbursement through the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY). FASNY...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his “October Grants Action News Update” to residents, organizations and local governments about a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each...

Elmira, N.Y.,—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning), and Assemblyman Chris Friend (R,C,I-Big Flats) today urged Governor Andrew Cuomo to release agreed-upon state funding to help counties cover...