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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 Champions Bill to Deliver Long-Overdue Disability Benefits to 9/11 First Responder’s Family

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Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) announced the passage of legislation that would grant long-overdue disability retirement benefits to the widow of Suffolk County Deputy Sheriff Richard Stueber, who served in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery...

End of Session Statement from Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford)

“As the 2025-26 Legislative Session concludes, I remain focused on the issues that matter most to the people I represent, public safety and affordability. “Too many New Yorkers are feeling the squeeze of rising costs and are concerned about growing...

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano Joins Bipartisan Push for Life-Saving Fentanyl Education in New York Schools

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Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) stood alongside a bipartisan group of legislators today at the New York State Capitol to announce the introduction of Assembly Bill A.8540, the Fentanyl Fathers and Mothers Act. The legislation, spearheaded by Assemblyman...

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...

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