Watkins Glen, N.Y., August 10—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats), a member of the Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council (REDC), and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) applauded today’s announcement that the village...

Aging in America is rapidly reaching a crisis point. Thanks to advances in medicine, people are living longer, but when it comes to the realities of aging, we have much work to do. According to Dr. Chip Teel of Full Circle America, seniors have a powerful...

Watkins Glen, N.Y., July 26—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today continued urging residents throughout the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions to keep voting every day throughout the final...

Watkins Glen, N.Y., July 21—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) released the following statement after today’s announcement that Watkins Glen International was victorious in USA Today’s online...

Watkins Glen, N.Y., July 10—With one week to go in the voting, State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) are urging area residents to finish strong and keep voting for Watkins Glen International (WGI)...

"Upstate Niagara's agreement to purchase and continue operating the Kraft plant in Campbell is very good news. It's an extremely positive result from the commitment of local, state and federal leaders to do everything possible for the future of area...

Painted Post, N.Y., June 15— A leading New York State workforce development organization, SkillsUSA, recently named Greater Southern Tier BOCES (GST BOCES) Digital Media Arts instructor Dale Robie as its “Advisor of the Year.” On...

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

Recently, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) was pleased to welcome a group of fifth graders from Keith Prather’s fifth-grade class from St. Michael School. The school is located in Penn Yan in Yates County. Palmesano was also pleased...

This afternoon, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) kicked off his 2017 “Summer Read and Run Challenge” by honoring last year’s champions, the students of Carder Elementary School in Corning. Palmesano partnered with Hokey Pokey Ice Cream...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and his Assembly Minority colleagues want to make good use of the remaining days of this year’s legislative session. Today, they unveiled legislation (A.5657-A) which would promote transparency and accountability...

Elmira, N.Y.—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) announced today that public libraries throughout their legislative districts have been awarded state...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his “May Grants Action News Update” to residents, organizations and local governments about a series of grants available from the state, federal government and private entities. Each month, the...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) was pleased to meet with his predecessor, Jim Bacalles, during Bacalles’ recent return to the Capitol. “It was an honor and great privilege for me to welcome Jim back to Albany,” said Palmesano....

Today, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) joined his colleagues to pass one of his priority bills for this year’s Legislative Session– a permanent extension of Lauren’s Law. Palmesano is a sponsor of the bill. He worked closely with...

Albany, N.Y., May 17—Over the past several years the New York Wine Industry Association’s (NYWIA) annual “Sip and Sample” tasting event in Albany -- hosted by State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning)...