Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford), a member of the Assembly Minority Task Force on Human Trafficking, joined his colleagues on Tuesday, March 25, at 10:30 a.m. in the Assembly Parlor in the Capitol to release the task force’s findings and recommendations....

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) commended his fellow lawmakers at a press conference to push for a delay in the overhaul of the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), a lifeline for 280,000 elderly and disabled New Yorkers who...

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) is proud to announce his appointment as an alternate member of the New York State Assembly Budget Transportation Committee. This key appointment allows DeStefano to play a more active role in addressing the transportation...

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) took to the Assembly floor today to deliver a heartfelt address on the importance of music education in schools. Speaking on his resolution recognizing the contributions of music lovers in education, DeStefano emphasized...

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) today joined bipartisan lawmakers, law enforcement officials and advocates at a press conference to address the growing threat of drugged driving on New York’s roadways. As drug-impaired driving incidents continue...

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) today commended the heroic efforts of local fire departments and emergency personnel in their rapid response to the Westhampton Pines Fire, which has burned approximately 400 acres on Long Island. Thanks to the...

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) today alongside his colleagues in the Assembly and Senate Minorities as well as county and town highway superintendent from across the state stood at a press conference to voice strong support for increased funding...

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) is demanding a full forensic audit of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) following alarming reports of financial waste, fraud and mismanagement. Standing with Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski)...

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) has introduced a resolution establishing the month of February as Library Lovers Month. The resolution highlights the essential role libraries play in providing free access to books, digital resources and learning...

Today, Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) proudly joined Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) and a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers to advocate for the passage of Assembly Bill A.3938, the “Alexander John Smullen...