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Welcome to my New York State Assembly web page.

Please check this page often to learn more about what I am doing in our community. Here you will find legislation I have supported, committees I am on, events I am hosting, and other resources for our residents. If you have any comments, concerns, or ideas, please feel free to reach out to my district office. Together, we will help build a stronger and safer community.

Thank you for visiting.

Sincerely,
Assemblyman Joe DeStefano
New York’s 3^rd Assembly District

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Assemblyman Joe DeStefano Backs Legislation to Provide Mental Health Support for First Responders

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Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford), a long-time advocate for public safety and first responder wellness, today voiced his strong support for the First Responder Peer Support Program Act (A.7285A) at a press conference held at the state Capitol alongside...

DeStefano Reacts to the Passage of Tenth Budget Extender

“As we pass yet another budget extender — now the tenth — I am deeply frustrated by the ongoing failure of the governor and legislative leaders to deliver an on-time, responsible state budget. These repeated delays not only erode public trust, but...

DeStefano: We Sounded the Alarm — Problems with Medicaid Transition Still Unfixed

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) today called on the governor to take immediate action to address the ongoing chaos caused by the transition of the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) to Public Partnerships LLC (PPL), stressing...

Assemblyman DeStefano Opposes Medical Aid in Dying Bill, Citing Deep Personal Convictions

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) today announced he will vote no on the proposed Medical Aid in Dying legislation, a bill that would allow terminally ill patients in New York to request life-ending medication from their doctors under specific conditions....

Assemblyman DeStefano Joins Minority Leaders Calling for Stronger Involuntary Commitment Laws Following Tragic Attack on Young Girls

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) today stood with Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski), Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt (SD-62), and members of the Minority Conferences to call for immediate action to strengthen New York’s involuntary...

Assemblyman DeStefano Highlights Importance of Tax Day, Joins Colleagues in Call for Fiscal Responsibility

As New Yorkers prepare to meet the April 15 tax filing deadline, Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) is emphasizing the importance of Tax Day as a time to reflect on government accountability, fiscal responsibility and the real cost of living in New...

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