Press Releases

DeStefano: The Majority Prioritized Illegals Over Vets

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C,I-Medford) is expressing his disappointment in Assembly Majority after a Ways and Means Committee vote at which they blocked a proposalthat would provide income tax exemptions for New York state veterans. This comes days...

DeStefano: Gov. Cuomo Is Corrupt

“Gov. Cuomo has entangled himself in yet another scandal; in the beginning days of the pandemic the governor prioritized COVID-19 testing for his relatives and influential people with ties to his administration. This only highlights the fact that Gov....

DeStefano on ‘We Care’ Remembrance Day

“Today I stood with my colleagues to celebrate “We Care” Remembrance Day, which honors the lives of over 15,000 New York nursing home and adult-care facility residents. It has been a year since the governor issued the notorious executive order which...

DeStefano: Remove Curfews and Restrictions

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“Today I joined my colleagues to call for the repeal of two of Gov. Cuomo’s Executive Orders, one which forces restaurants to close at 11 p.m. and another which requires customers to purchase food with any order of an alcoholic beverage. Small businesses...

DeStefano: Majority Takes NY on Wild Tax Ride

“State Majority politicians are planning to take New Yorkers on a wild tax ride with proposing $6.8 billion in new tax hikes. The federal government is coming to help New York with billions in aid to help us recover from the pandemic. Combine that...

DeStefano: It Is Past Time for Governor to Resign

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R, C, I-Medford) has joined the Assembly Minority Conference in support of an impeachment resolution to begin the impeachment process for Gov. Cuomo, as two more women stepped forward over the weekend with sexual harassment...

DeStefano Designates March as Music in Our Schools Month

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C,I-Medford) is pleased to announce that his Resolution to proclaim the month of March as Music in Our Schools Month passed the Assembly today. DeStefano is a vocal advocate for music educational programs which promote musical...

DeStefano Reacts to Fake Repeal Bill

“Today, the Assembly Majority covered for Gov. Cuomo one step further, by passing this fake repeal bill which only extends and expands the governor’s emergency powers. A full revoke of the governor’s emergency powers is warranted given the current...

DeStefano Joins Call for Greater State Investment in Local Roads Across NY

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C,I-Medford) with colleagues in the state Legislature.
“Today I joined my colleagues in calling for a restoration of funding for local infrastructure. We are asking to restore $120.6 million in transportation aid cut from last year’s budget and additional funding to maintain local roads, bridges and culverts....

DeStefano: Assembly Majority Needs to Stop Covering for Cuomo

“In the wake of yet another scandal, Assembly Majority has canceled session to help cover for Gov. Cuomo. Our conference attached an amendment to the bills before the house yesterday that would trigger a vote to revoke the governor’s emergency powers....

DeStefano: Assembly Majority Continue to Cover for Cuomo

“As more women come forward, Assembly Majority has continued to cover for Gov. Cuomo. Our Conference once again put forth amendments revoke the governor’s emergency powers, but instead of facing a tough vote, Assembly Majority members wouldn’t even...

DeStefano Declares February As Library Lover’s Month

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,-C,-I-Medford) is pleased to announce that his Resolution to proclaim the month of February as Library Lover’s Month passed the Assembly yesterday. DeStefano has long been a vocal advocate for libraries and recently highlighted...

DeStefano Reacts to Stunning AG Report

“The governor has spent several months writing a book, accepting Emmy Awards and lying to the people of New York. Today’s news is stunning; the reports say we were correct in that the numbers were underreported by at least 50%. Nursing home patients,...

DeStefano Calls for Unity as President Is Inaugurated

“Today is a historic day no matter what side of the aisle you are on, and the peaceful transition of power is key to our democracy. These past few weeks have been both chaotic and confusing for many Americans. This has been a critical time in our nation’s...

DeStefano Reacts To 2022 Budget Address

“The governor’s budget address was disappointing; he continues to blame Washington for our budget deficit and his shortcomings during the pandemic, while deflecting any blame and begging the next administration to bail us out. Today’s address was...

DeStefano Reacts to Final Day Of State Of The State

“The governor’s final speech of the State of the State was just a continuation of his own self-promotion. Green energy, arts and infrastructure are all important, but they fail to bring back the sustainable middle-class jobs lost due to the pandemic....

DeStefano Reacts to 2021 State of the State Address

“The governor’s speeches thus far have been self-promotional. While addressing green energy is important, and while it may bring back jobs, it is going to cost the state a fortune. We are already facing a massive $15 billion budget deficit, spending...

DeStefano Calls Out Governor's Failed Vaccine Rollout

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C,I-Medford) is calling out Gov. Cuomo on his vaccine distribution plan. The governor recently amended the rules regarding who qualifies. Now people over 65 and public employees, as well as New Yorkers in Phases 1a and 1b,...

DeStefano Reacts To 2021 State of the State Address

“I am disappointed Gov. Cuomo has failed to address the real issues facing Long Islanders and that is the COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic has halted everyday lives, businesses are shutting down, people are losing jobs, homes, sources of income and...

DeStefano: Fighting to Protect Our Heroic Men and Women

On August 19, Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C,I,Ref-Medford) stood alongside members of the Police Benevolent Association (PBA) to call for passage of a bill he sponsored that would deem any crimes against emergency medical services personnel, fire fighters,...