"I am pleased that the governor signed our bill guaranteeing volunteer firefighters access to cancer coverage. I was proud to sponsor the legislation in the Assembly. Volunteer firefighters form the backbone of our rural communities, and the risks they're...

In recent years, I’ve worked with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and in both houses of our Legislature in Albany to address a profound public health crisis, a quiet killer that is causing needless death and suffering. Too many of us find...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending his “October 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,...

With “Direct Support Professionals” week underway, I wanted to take a moment to reiterate my commitment to the dedicated men and women who provide critical healthcare services to the developmentally disabled. Communities across the country mark September...

With “Direct Support Professionals” week underway, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today affirmed his commitment to the dedicated men and women who provide critical healthcare services to the developmentally disabled. Communities across...

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

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...