Press Releases

Palmesano Sponsors Resolution Marking April As Organ And Tissue Donor Awareness Month

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and Assistant Speaker Felix Ortiz (D-Kings) today sponsored a resolution celebrating Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Month in conjunction with New York Donate Life. Palmesano is encouraging New Yorkers...

Palmesano Alert: RecruitNY Weekend Quickly Approaching

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is reminding area residents of a chance to learn about dynamic opportunities in their community. On April 25 and 26, the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) will hold its annual recruitment...

Area State Legislators Sponsor Legislation To Encourage Emergency Services Volunteers

Elmira, N.Y., April 13—As the nation observes National Volunteer Week this week, from April 12-18, State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and Assemblyman Chris Friend (R,C,I-Big Flats) said today that...

Palmesano Announces Italian-American Legislators Scholarship

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today announced that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting applications for four $2,500 scholarships to be awarded in June at its Annual Conference Weekend. “As...

Palmesano On The 2015-2016 Enacted Budget

“While the state budget contains some beneficial provisions for the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions, it also represents some missed opportunities in a number of important areas. “I am pleased this budget provides for an increase in education...

Palmesano Announces Italian-American Legislators Scholarship

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today announced that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting applications for four $2,500 scholarships to be awarded in June at its Annual Conference Weekend. “As...

Palmesano: Empower Parents, Not Bureaucrats

Today, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) joined his legislative colleagues and concerned students, parents, teachers, and administrators at a press conference touting new legislation that would require school districts to notify parents of their...

Tougher Penalties For Human Traffickers Imminent

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) applauded his colleagues for helping him pass a critical piece of legislation that will protect some of society’s most vulnerable people. The Trafficking Victims Protection and Justice Act (A.506) will strengthen...

Palmesano March ‘Grants Action News’ Update

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his March grants bulletin to residents, organizations and local governments about a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each month, the Assembly provides...

Palmesano Discouraged By Inaction

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) expressed frustration after a series of resolutions drafted to reshape and reform procedure in the Assembly chamber were rejected today by the Assembly Majority. “Our conference’s proposed reforms would...

State Legislators, Local Leaders Urge Stronger State Commitment To Local Roads And Bridges

Albany, N.Y. - A bipartisan group of 114 state legislators, organized by state Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning), today joined county and town highway superintendents and other local leaders from across...

Palmesano Calls On Governor To Release School Aid Information

Palmesano February ‘Grants Action News’ Update

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his February grants bulletin to residents, organizations and local governments about a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each month, the Assembly provides...

Palmesano Alert: Deadline For Tuition Assistance For Members Of Volunteer Fire Departments Extended

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is advising members of volunteer fire departments and the community about an opportunity to receive tuition reimbursement through the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY). FASNY has...

Palmesano On Election Of New Assembly Speaker: Congratulations And Let’s Get To Work

“I would like to congratulate Mr. Heastie on his election as Speaker of the New York State Assembly. This was truly a historic day in our chamber, as we witnessed the election of the first African-American to serve as speaker. I wish Speaker Heastie...

Palmesano Alert: Deadline For Tuition Assistance For Members Of Volunteer Fire Departments Extended

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is advising members of volunteer fire departments and the community about an opportunity to receive tuition reimbursement through the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY). FASNY has...

Palmesano Calls For Transparency

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today joined with several of his Assembly Minority colleagues outside of the Assembly Chamber to call for an immediate, open and transparent vote on the Assembly floor to elect a new speaker. “I renew...

Palmesano Alert: February 6 Tuition Aid Deadline For Students, Members Of Volunteer Fire Departments Fast Approaching

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is advising members of volunteer fire departments and the community about an opportunity to receive tuition reimbursement through the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY). FASNY has...

Palmesano Calls For Speaker To Step Down

The arrest of Speaker Sheldon Silver today is certainly disturbing news. The Speaker should resign immediately. There is too much important work to do on behalf of the residents of New York State, and his arrest will hang like a dark cloud over...

Palmesano On Governor’s Opportunity Agenda

The governor discussed many different proposals today. Although they may be well intentioned, I believe he missed the mark on a number of fronts, including not being bold or aggressive enough in fostering a better business climate for job creation in...