Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and his colleagues on both sides of the aisle passed legislation today codifying their agreement with the governor that outlines a course of action to battle the heroin and opioid epidemic, a public health crisis...

Albany, N.Y. - State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today paid tribute at the State Capitol to Jairam Hathwar of Painted Post, this year’s co-champion of the 89th Annual Scripps National Spelling...

Albany, N.Y., June 14—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) will host Jairam Hathwar of Painted Post, New York, co-champion of this year’s 89th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee, in Albany on...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his June 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 month, the Assembly...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today announced that a bill he co-sponsors (A.6202-C) which would require the state to reimburse counties for all expenses related to delivering indigent legal services has passed the New York State Assembly....

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is pleased to announce that the governor has signed the Veterans Equality Act into law. The legislation (A.9531), which Palmesano co-sponsors, will allow veterans enrolled in the New York State retirement system...

“It can happen to anyone.” That was Assemblyman Phil Palmesano’s (R,C,I-Corning) message today at a press conference in Albany highlighting the need for legislators to attack the heroin epidemic sweeping across our state. “This disease...

Albany, NY, May 31, 2016--New York State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) were pleased to welcome League of Women Voters student representative Margaret Badding, a junior at Campbell-Savona High School...

Albany, N.Y., May 26—Earlier this month, State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) joined legislative colleagues and family members of murder victims, including the parents of Derrick Robie of Savona...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his May 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 month, the Assembly...

Earlier this week, an important bill co-sponsored by Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) to encourage New Yorkers to give the gift of life and register as organ donors passed in the state Assembly. The legislation’s chief sponsor is Assemblywoman...

Albany, N.Y.—New York State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats), Assemblyman Chris Friend (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) will help welcome senior citizen volunteers from Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben counties to...

Elmira, N.Y., May 9—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) threw their support behind the correction officers at the Elmira Correctional Facility (ECF)...

Albany, N.Y., May 4—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today joined legislative colleagues and family members of murder victims, including the parents of Derrick Robie of Savona (Steuben County),...

Bath, NY — State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today reminded area residents that they can register online for a New York State “Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program” that will be held...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is reminding area residents of a chance to learn about dynamic opportunities in their community. This weekend, April 23 and 24, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York’s (FASNY) will hold its annual...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and Assemblyman Christopher S. Friend (R,C,I-Big Flats) hosted a forum this evening in Corning focused on supporting the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities. Invitees included people with developmental...

The impact of the U.S. Supreme Court decision Olmstead v. L.C. continues to generate concerns from family members, caregivers, community organizations and individuals with developmental disabilities throughout the transition process into more integrated...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his April 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 month, the Assembly...

This week, children in grades 3-8 across our region and state are taking mandatory Common Core standardized testing. I just wanted to take a moment to send a quick message to our parents, teachers and children. First, to our parents, thank you for...