The new information exposed by the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) against Assemblyman Lopez is troubling to say the least. These actions represent a disservice to the people of his district and the people of the state of New York, and this...

“The farm labor bill, which I opposed this week when it was presented for a vote in the Assembly, will sound a death knell for New York’s family farms if it is enacted into law. Agriculture is our state’s largest industry, yet, it continues to...

I am fundamentally opposed to using taxpayer dollars to fund political campaigns. The taxpayers of this state already are taxed enough, and the evidence will show that this won’t end the corruption but only make the problem worse. If we are serious...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today stood with the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) and several local governments to oppose another unfunded mandate. The Assembly majority passed a one-house bill that would require counties...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today announced that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is accepting applications for their annual college scholarships. Four $1,500 scholarships will be awarded at the Italian-American...

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...

As part of a statewide program called RecruitNY, many local fire departments are opening their doors to area residents so they can learn what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter in their community. According to Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning),...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today announced that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is accepting applications for their annual college scholarships. Four $1,500 scholarships will be awarded at the Italian-American...

In 1974, National Volunteer Week was established as a time to celebrate people doing extraordinary things through service. The week, which will take place between April 21 and 27, focuses national attention on the monumental impact and power of volunteerism...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today commented on some positives and negatives of the newly adopted state budget. “Although this represents our third straight on-time budget, and does contain several positive provisions, I also believe...

State Senator Tom O’Mara (R-C, Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R-C, Corning) said today that area counties will see significant increases in state support for local roads and bridges under the 2013-14 New York State budget being enacted this...

Albany, N.Y., March 21—Senator Tom O’Mara (R-C, Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R-C, Corning), who in early March joined county and town highway superintendents and other local leaders from across New York to call for increased state support...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) has joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in support of the Commitment to Military Education Act, a bill that Palmesano is co-sponsoring. The bill calls for SUNY and CUNY schools to reduce tuition costs for...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning), who is the Ranking Minority Member on the Energy Committee, today stood with Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C,I-Canandaigua), fellow Assembly Members and business leaders from the Business Council...

Albany, N.Y., March 6—With final negotiations over the 2013-14 New York State budget kicking into high gear over the next two weeks, a group of state legislators, led by Senator Tom O’Mara (R-C, Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R-C, Corning),...

“This proposal will be devastating to small businesses,” said Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) in a strongly worded letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo urging him to reconsider a change to the sales tax benefit for local Industrial Development Agencies...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today announced the launch of his new Facebook page, “Assemblyman Phil Palmesano,” and the addition of two new helpful links to his Assembly website: “Kids’ Page” and “About the Assembly and Capitol.”...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is encouraging everyone in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions to get out the vote for Watkins Glen as the coolest small town in America. Last year, Hammondsport of Steuben County took home the honors....

INTERLAKEN – Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today announced that the Village of Interlaken has successfully secured Safe Routes to School program funding in the amount of $458,890, which will help improve walking and bicycle routes for students...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) has joined fellow legislators in calling for bold action to spur manufacturing job growth in upstate New York by sponsoring legislation that would provide an unprecedented tax break for manufacturers. The...