Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford), a long-time advocate for public safety and first responder wellness, today voiced his strong support for the First Responder Peer Support Program Act (A.7285A) at a press conference held at the state Capitol alongside mental health professionals, law enforcement, EMS personnel and fire service leaders.

State Assemblymembers, Senators and leading agricultural organizations at press conference on the 2nd Floor of the Million Dollar Staircase at the NYS Capitol.

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) joined healthcare professionals, transplant recipients, donor families and his fellow elected officials today at a Donate Life press conference to raise awareness about the life-saving impact of organ and tissue donation.

Tom Homan, Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), addresses media in Albany.

Minority members of the Senate and Assembly at a press conference with Border Czar Tom Homan speaking on NYS immigration policy.

Assemblyman DeStefano speaking on his resolution on the Assembly Floor.

Minority Members of the Assembly and Senate alongside local officials and advocates speaking on Drugged Driving crisis in New York.

Assembly Members stand in the well of the LOB holding a press conference in support of increased CHIPS funding.

Minority Members of the Assembly on the Second Floor of the Million Dollar Staircase speaking on MTA transparency.

Assemblyman DeStefano presenting the Resolution on the Assembly Floor.

Senate and Assembly Members from Across the Aisle at Press Conference on the “Alexander John Smullen Traffic Safety Memorial Law”

Assembly Minority Conference holding a Press Conference in Parlor.

DeStefano (R,C-Medford) speaking on the resolution in Assembly Chamber.

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano at a press conference addressing issues with the Early Intervention Online Hub alongside fellow Assemblymembers, local advocates, and service providers.

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) pictured with Sen. Dean Murray and local elected officials and representatives at the bridge designation ceremony on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) advocates for urgent reforms to the NYS Board of Parole to ensure the safety of law enforcement and restore public safety, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

A Statement from Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) on the Current Opioid Epidemic in New York.

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) pictured with former Rep. Lee Zeldin, Leadership Institute Director and former athlete Riley Gaines, Assemblyman Joe Angelino (R,C-Norwich) and women advocates at a press conference on May 6, 2024.

A statement from Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) who spoke at a press conference announcing new funding in support of volunteer first responders.

A statement from Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) who spoke at a press conference announcing new funding in support of volunteer first responders.

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) (right) and Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) (left) at a press conference speaking on the New York state budget process on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) at the Donate Life press conference today, April 16, 2024.

A statement by Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) on 2024’s Tax Day.

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) pictured with his Assembly colleagues at a press conference earlier today in the state Capitol on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) at a press conference to call on Gov. Hochul to prioritize public safety in the state budget following the death of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, on Tuesday, April 3, 2024.

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) at a press conference to address alarming squatting-related incidents on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) at a press conference to renew calls for an independent review of the DOH COVID nursing home order on its four-year anniversary, Monday, March 25, 2024.

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) at a press conference to renew calls for an independent review of the DOH COVID nursing home order on its four-year anniversary, Monday, March 25, 2024.

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) at a press conference to highlight two bills related to the criminal case in Suffolk County where body parts were discovered in a local park on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) at a press conference to share serious concerns regarding access and affordability challenges impacting parents and children throughout the state on Monday, March 11, 2024.

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) at a press conference in Albany on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, to call for the reinstatement of school aid.

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) at a press conference in Albany on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, to call for the reinstatement of school aid.

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) at a press conference advocating against Gov. Hochul’s prison closure proposal on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024.

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) at a press conference calling for a delay to the all-electric school bus mandate on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024.

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) at a press conference calling for a delay to the all-electric school bus mandate on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024.