Albany, N.Y., November 18—Legislation sponsored by Senator Tom O’Mara R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) to allow public libraries across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions, and statewide, to access funding for...

Albany — Legislation co-sponsored by New York State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) to establish a “Dairy Farm Improved Energy Efficiency Loan Fund” has been delivered to Governor Andrew Cuomo...

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 month, the...

Based on his legislative actions and tireless advocacy on behalf of family farmers, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) has been selected to the New York State Farm Bureau’s “Circle of Friends.” It is the fifth...

Campbell, N.Y. — State Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,I,C-Corning) released the following statement on today’s announcement that the Kraft-Heinz facility in Campbell (Steuben County) will only stay open for the next 12 to 24 months: “This agreement...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today expressed his appreciation for the activists in the organ donation community who helped spur his legislative colleagues and the governor to approve critical changes to Lauren’s Law. Palmesano, a...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today released the following statement regarding the governor’s veto of a bill that would provide honorably-discharged veterans enrolled in the New York State retirement system with a three-year service credit....

“New York State Regents Chancellor Merryl Tisch announced this morning that she plans to step down from her leadership post when her term ends in March. Though Ms. Tisch was well intentioned and hardworking, her departure is welcome news to those of...

Corning, 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 joined local highway superintendents and other local leaders from across the region to deliver...

Savona, NY — Senator Tom O’Mara (R,I,C-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,I,C-Corning) today encouraged area residents to help support a new online petition urging the state Assembly’s leadership to allow a vote on legislation that would...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is advising members of local fire departments that an important deadline to assist members with college tuition assistance has been extended until October 16, 2015. Reimbursement is provided by the Firemen’s...

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 month, the Assembly...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) enjoyed a productive Agriculture Advisory meeting today with state Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball, state Sen. Tom O’Mara and dozens of local stakeholders in the industry. Palmesano thought it was critical...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is advising members of local fire departments that an important deadline to assist members with college tuition assistance has been extended until October 16, 2015. Reimbursement is provided by the Firemen’s...

One of Assemblyman Phil Palmesano’s (R,C,I-Corning) and Assemblyman Francisco Moya’s (D-Jackson Heights) priority bills this session passed both houses of the Legislature and is awaiting the governor’s signature. The legislation, A.8075, provides...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today issued the following statement after the announcement that Alstom will add 400 new jobs to build the new AMTRAK fleet in concert with the Department of Transportation: “This is fantastic news for...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is advising all area community college students and members of volunteer fire departments about the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) tuition reimbursement program. The Higher Education...

Elmira, N.Y., September 16 - 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) today reminded area residents that September is National Infant Mortality Awareness Month...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his September Grant 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...

“This afternoon, I was pleased to read a statement from Gov. Cuomo acknowledging that Common Core is simply not working. I am pleased he has finally reached this conclusion. “I am, however, wary of another commission controlled by the governor....