Corning, N.Y., April 25—Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today welcomed the announcement by Corning Inc. that it will expand its town of Erwin diesel facility and create 250 local jobs.

“We can never say enough about Corning Inc.’s commitment to the Southern Tier’s economic future,” said Palmesano. “This announcement of local economic growth and job creation is welcome news during an otherwise tough economic time for so many area workers. Corning remains at the worldwide forefront of manufacturing diesel emissions control products, and we remain hopeful that this ongoing success bodes well for job growth and other economic opportunities locally in the years to come.”