Press Releases

Palmesano Supports G.I.V.E. Back NY Internship Program

This week, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) joined his Assembly colleagues at a press conference announcing his support for the G.I.V.E. Back NY program (Giving Internships for disabled Veterans not fully Employed), an initiative that would...

Palmesano Calls For Passage Of Public Assistance Integrity Act

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today joined with a number of his colleagues in the State Assembly and the State Senate in calling for passage of the Public Assistance Integrity Act (A2386) to strengthen protection of taxpayer dollars used...

Palmesano: Important Deadline To Help Volunteer Firefighters With College Tuition Extended Until February 21

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano is advising members of local fire departments that an important deadline to assist members with college tuition assistance has been extended until February 21. Reimbursement is provided by the Firemen’s Association of the...

Palmesano Joins Colleagues In Unveiling Reforms To Address The Concerns And Problems Raised By Common Core

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) recently joined his Assembly Minority colleagues at a press conference to unveil the Achieving Pupil Preparedness and Launching Excellence (APPLE) Plan -- the Assembly Minority Conference’s educational initiative...

O’Mara, Palmesano Schedule Community Meetings In Towns Of Howard, Erwin Next Week

Corning, N.Y., January 22—New York State Senator Tom O’Mara (R-C, Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R-C-I, Corning) will hold a series of community meetings across the region throughout 2014, beginning next week with public forums in the...

Palmesano Comments On Last Graduating Monterey Shock Class --Vows Fight Will Continue To Save Camp Monterey

Watkins Glen, N.Y., January 23—Following today's graduation ceremony at the Monterey Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility, which the Cuomo administration has scheduled for closure later this year, State Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning)...

Palmesano Statement On The 2014-15 Budget Proposal

I am pleased that the governor recognized the need to provide tax relief in his budget proposal, especially for families, businesses and manufacturers. Although this is a step in the right direction, it is clear that bold, aggressive measures must be...

Palmesano Alert: February 3 Deadline For Volunteer Firefighter Tuition Aid Fast Approaching

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is advising members of volunteer fire departments and the community about an opportunity to receive tuition reimbursement through the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY). FASNY has developed...

New Leadership And Committee Posts For Palmesano

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R-C-I-Corning) has been named vice chairman of the Assembly Minority Program Committee, according to an announcement by Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb. In addition, the leader appointed Palmesano as a new member of the...

Palmesano Reacts To State Of The State

Although it is important to see specific details when the Governor presents his budget proposal in a couple weeks, I am encouraged that he acknowledged the need to provide tax and regulatory relief to our families, businesses and manufacturers, particularly...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R-C, Corning) and Assemblyman Chris Friend (R-Big Flats) released the following statement in reaction to today’s news regarding the future of the Elmira Psychiatric Center:

“It’s a fantastic development for mental health patients and families throughout the 15-county region that the Elmira Psychiatric Center and the Greater Binghamton Health Center serve, and it couldn’t have been delivered at a better time. We’ve...

Palmesano December ‘Grants Action News’ Update

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

Palmesano Thanks Economic Development Councils

I would like to thank the members of both the Southern Tier and the Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Councils (EDC) for all the outstanding work they have done to help build these new economic development strategies. Our local EDCs play a vital...

Palmesano: It’s Time To Act On Tax Relief

I was pleased to see that today’s report released by the New York State Tax Relief Commission highlighted several common-sense ideas to help relieve the immense tax burden on New York’s families, businesses and manufacturers. Accelerating the removal...

Palmesano Joins Senator Nozzolio’s Holiday Drive For The Troops

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is joining forces with State Senator Mike Nozzolio for the Senator’s annual Holiday Drive for the Troops. Also joining in supporting our nation’s brave men and women are Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb,...

Assemblymembers Palmesano, Friend To Host Common Core Standards Forum In Corning

Assemblymen Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) and Christopher S. Friend (R,C,I-Big Flats) will join education leaders at a forum on Thursday, December 5, 2013 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Corning East High School Cafeteria in Corning. Participants will include...

Palmesano November ‘Grants Action News’ Update

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

Alert From Assemblyman Palmesano: Time-Sensitive FASNY Deadline Extended To Oct. 15

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) is sending a reminder to all area community college students about the tuition reimbursement program from the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY). The Higher Education Learning Program (HELP)...

Palmesano Applauds Restoration of Developmental Disability Funding

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I – Corning) is pleased to announce that Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation, Assembly Bill A.6692 - co-sponsored by Assemblyman Phil Palmesano - which restores $90 million in funding for people with developmental...

Palmesano Called ‘Friend’ Of Family Farms

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I – Corning) was, for the third year in a row, awarded the New York Farm Bureau’s “Circle of Friends” honor. Palmesano earned the award for his steadfast commitment to agriculture in New York and the vital roll...