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Assemblyman DeStefano Joins Minority Leaders Calling for Stronger Involuntary Commitment Laws Following Tragic Attack on Young Girls

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) today stood with Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski), Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt (SD-62), and members of the Minority Conferences to call for immediate action to strengthen New York’s involuntary...

Assemblyman DeStefano Joins Local Leaders to Promote Organ Donation at Donate Life Press Conference

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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...

Assemblyman DeStefano Attends Press Conference on Human Trafficking Report Release

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Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford), a member of the Assembly Minority Task Force on Human Trafficking, joined his colleagues on Tuesday, March 25, at 10:30 a.m. in the Assembly Parlor in the Capitol to release the task force’s findings and recommendations....

Assemblyman DeStefano Joins Colleagues in Call to Delay CDPAP Transition to Protect Vulnerable New Yorkers

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) commended his fellow lawmakers at a press conference to push for a delay in the overhaul of the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), a lifeline for 280,000 elderly and disabled New Yorkers who...

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano Appointed to the Transportation Committee

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) is proud to announce his appointment as an alternate member of the New York State Assembly Budget Transportation Committee. This key appointment allows DeStefano to play a more active role in addressing the transportation...

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano Recognizes the Vital Role of Music Education in Schools

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Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) took to the Assembly floor today to deliver a heartfelt address on the importance of music education in schools. Speaking on his resolution recognizing the contributions of music lovers in education, DeStefano emphasized...

Assemblyman DeStefano Joins Bipartisan Leaders to Combat Drugged Driving Crisis

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Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) today joined bipartisan lawmakers, law enforcement officials and advocates at a press conference to address the growing threat of drugged driving on New York’s roadways. As drug-impaired driving incidents continue...

Assemblyman DeStefano Applauds First Responders for Swift Action in Containing Westhampton Brush Fire

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) today commended the heroic efforts of local fire departments and emergency personnel in their rapid response to the Westhampton Pines Fire, which has burned approximately 400 acres on Long Island. Thanks to the...

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano Stands in Strong Support of CHIPS Funding

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Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) today alongside his colleagues in the Assembly and Senate Minorities as well as county and town highway superintendent from across the state stood at a press conference to voice strong support for increased funding...

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano Demands Forensic Audit of the MTA to Stop Financial Waste

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Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) is demanding a full forensic audit of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) following alarming reports of financial waste, fraud and mismanagement. Standing with Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski)...
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