Finger Lakes-area state legislators today are hosting a “New York State Wine & Cheese Tasting Reception” in Albany – featuring winemakers and cheese producers from the Finger Lakes. The event is being jointly sponsored by Senator Tom O’Mara...

Albany, N.Y., June 10— State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano will pay tribute to Sriram Hathwar of Painted Post, this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee co-champion, at the State Capitol today. O’Mara and...

The avid readers of South Seneca Elementary School were treated to an ice cream party, compliments of Assemblyman Phil Palmesano and Jeff Kostick, owner of Cayuga Lake Creamery. Palmesano rewarded the students for earning the highest participation rate...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today is reminding area residents of a rewarding upcoming event. April 26 and 27 is Recruit NY weekend, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York’s (FASNY) annual recruitment and retention drive...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today is reminding area residents of a rewarding upcoming event. April 26 and 27 is Recruit NY weekend, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York’s (FASNY) annual recruitment and retention drive...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today is sending his April grants bulletin to residents, organizations and local governments to highlight a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each month, the...

Elmira, N.Y., April 10—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R-C, Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) said today that area counties, cities, towns and villages will receive increases in state funding for local roads and bridges under the...

In 1974, National Volunteer Week was established as a time to celebrate people who selflessly serve their communities. Over the last four decades, National Volunteer week has grown, drawing ever-more support and recognition, from the President of the...

ALBANY, NY April 8, 2014- The New York Alliance for Donation (NYAD) thanks Governor Cuomo and members of the NYS Senate and Assembly for taking decisive steps to improve the performance of the New York State Donate Life Registry. The 2014-15 State Budget...

Elmira, N.Y., April 9—As the nation observes National Volunteer Week this week, State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and Assemblyman Chris Friend (R,C,I-Big Flats) said today that they are continuing...

Albany, N.Y.—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and Assemblyman Chris Friend (R-Big Flats) today criticized Governor Andrew Cuomo for refusing to renegotiate his administration’s plan to close the...

Albany, N.Y. —State Senator Tom O’Mara (R-C, Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R-C, Corning) said today that area counties will see increases in state Consolidated Highway Improvement Program (CHIPs) funding under the 2014-15 New York State...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is inviting residents and Second Amendment supporters to a rally to repeal the SAFE Act, the controversial gun control law that has been maligned for infringing upon the rights of New Yorkers. The April 1st rally...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) has co-sponsored new, bipartisan legislation crafted by State Sen. David J. Valesky and Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi that would create a specialized technical diploma through the New York State Board of Regents....

Today, I voted against the re-election of three incumbent members of the Board of Regents. To say I am disappointed would be an understatement. This afternoon, we had the opportunity to show the parents, students and teachers of New York State...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his March grants bulletin to residents, organizations and local governments about a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each month, the Assembly provides...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is advising members of volunteer fire departments that the deadline to apply for the Fireman’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) Gerald J. Buckenmeyer volunteer scholarship program is March 15, 2014....

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is advising members of volunteer fire departments that the deadline to apply for the Fireman’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) Gerald J. Buckenmeyer volunteer scholarship program is March 15, 2014....

Elmira, N.Y., February 18— State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats), Assemblyman Chris Friend (R-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today rejected Governor Andrew Cuomo’s plan to provide a free college education to state prisoners...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) will be holding a series of community meetings in Seneca County next week. On Thursday, February 20, there will be a meeting at the Covert Municipal Building, 8469 S. Main St. in Interlaken from 5:00 - 6:00...