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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)...

A Resolution by Assemblyman DeStefano: Honoring Libraries as Pillars of Knowledge and Community

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Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) has introduced a resolution establishing the month of February as Library Lovers Month. The resolution highlights the essential role libraries play in providing free access to books, digital resources and learning...

Assemblyman DeStefano Backs Smullen’s Traffic Safety Memorial Bill to Honor Victims and Promote Safer Roads

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Today, Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) proudly joined Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) and a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers to advocate for the passage of Assembly Bill A.3938, the “Alexander John Smullen...

Assemblyman DeStefano Calls for Increased CHIPS Funding to Strengthen Long Island’s Infrastructure

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) announced his continued commitment to securing additional funding for the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) as a critical step toward maintaining and improving the infrastructure...

DeStefano Introduces Resolution Proclaiming January as Thyroid Disease Awareness Month

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Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) stood on the floor of the Assembly today, January 28, 2025, to introduce a resolution memorializing the month of January as Thyroid Disease Awareness Month. More than 20 million Americans are affected by Thyroid...

DeStefano: There needs to be an Exception to the Electric School Bus Mandate

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) supported his colleagues at a press conference today led by Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondacks) as they were joined by local school superintendents to highlight a proposal that would...

DeStefano Stands in Support of Fixing The Early Intervention Online Hub

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Today, Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) joined fellow Assemblymembers at a press conference to address the need to improve the state’s Early Intervention (EI) Hub. This online service, launched on October 15, is imperative to managing services...

DeStefano on Governor’s Budget Plan

“The governor’s upcoming $252 billion budget proposal represents an alarming escalation in government spending, putting New York taxpayers on the hook for the most expensive budget in state history. With a staggering $19 billion increase over last...

DeStefano Applauds Signing of Amended “Gio’s Law” to Expand Emergency EpiPen Use by First Responders

Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) is pleased to announce Gov. Hochul has signed legislation amending the 2019 “Gio’s Law” (A.7961) to clarify that all counties in New York, outside of New York City, can enact local laws allowing law enforcement...
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