Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) and the Assembly Minority Conference today offered a package of reform proposals to address the growing concerns regarding the implementation of Common Core. The APPLE Plan, Achieving Pupil Preparedness & Launching...

“During the Governor’s delivery of his proposed 2014-15 State Budget this afternoon, I heard the outline of an ambitious package addressing a wide array of programs and spending plans. At first glance, I am optimistic about the economic recovery of...

“Today’s State of the State address by the governor covered a broad range of issues. I believe that there will be mutual agreement on some of the issues, but I will need additional details on others. As usual, I remain optimistic that the governor...

Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) today expressed his concerns about the New York State Education Department’s implementation of Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS) in New York State, calling it a neglect of state education responsibilities....

Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) recently announced that he will be hosting two STAR registration events with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance for homeowners who have not yet re-registered for the popular property tax...

Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) reminded residents that he will be hosting his 9th Annual Holiday Open House at his Olean district office for residents of the Southern Tier. Giglio will be accepting new, unwrapped toys for the Marine Corps...

Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) will host the 9th Annual Holiday Open House at his Olean district office for residents of the Southern Tier. Giglio will be accepting new, unwrapped toys for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program....

Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) reminded residents today that all homeowners, even those currently receiving the Basic STAR property tax exemption, will need to re-register to be enrolled in the program next year. Recent reports by the New...

Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) today announced that he has been welcomed as a member of the New York Farm Bureau’s prestigious “Circle of Friends” for his support of New York agriculture and the Farm Bureau. “It is a privilege...

Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) today announced that he will be hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross. The blood drive will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2013, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the new location: the First Congregational...

Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) today announced that he will be hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross. The blood drive will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2013, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Wellsville American Legion Post...

“This is a victory for all New Yorkers with developmental disabilities and their families. During and after the passage of this year’s state budget, my conference colleagues and I took a dedicated lead on trying to restore the $90 million that was...

“This negotiated deal is important to the Seneca Nation of Indians and to the people of the Southern Tier and of Western New York. Not only will the release of benefits under this agreement greatly impact the City of Salamanca, the Salamanca City School...

Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) announced today that he will be joining the New York State Senate Majority Coalition on a package of bills aimed at identifying and eliminating thousands of costly and unnecessary government regulations that...

Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) today expressed his opposition to the “Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act,” a New York City-sponsored bill that would essentially doom upstate farms and agriculture. Giglio cited the unnecessary and...

Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio (R,I,C-Gowanda) recently announced that his district office is now accepting applications for students wishing to apply for the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators’ scholarship program. Each year, the...

“This budget isn’t exactly a huge step forward for the State of New York. There are items that I can agree with and items that I question. “I am pleased that we were able to increase CHIPs funding for critical infrastructure projects; secure...

Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio (R,I,C-Gowanda) today joined his legislative colleagues as well as local highway and road officials and organizations at a press conference calling for an increase in funding for the Consolidated Highway Improvement Program...

In an effort to improve upon failings in the NY S.A.F.E. Act and protect against another Sandy Hook-type mass shooting, Assemblywoman Jane Corwin (R,C,I-Clarence), along with Assemblymen John D. Ceretto (R,I,C-Lewiston), Raymond Walter (R,C,I-Amherst),...