Watkins Glen, N.Y., July 1--State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) and Assemblyman Chris Friend (R,C-Big Flats) recently paid tribute to the 40th Anniversary of NASCAR at Watkins Glen International (WGI)....

Corning, N.Y., June —A Legislative Resolution sponsored by State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning), and Assemblyman Chris Friend (R,C-Big Flats), highlighting the 10th Anniversary of the founding of the...

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

Watkins Glen, N.Y., June 24—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) attended the Watkins Glen High School’s annual DubG Sports Awards last Sunday night to pay tribute to senior standout Madison Tuttle...

Corning, N.Y., June 17--State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) on Tuesday visited the Corning-Painted Post High School to pay tribute to senior Cella McLaughlin for her 2026 victory in the 55-meter Hurdles...

Albany, N.Y., June 15--State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats), Senator Pam Helming (R,C-Canandaigua), Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning), and Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski (R,C-Canisteo) today called on the governor to enact legislation they have...

Penn Yan, N.Y., June 9—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) visited Penn Yan Academy on Monday to pay tribute to the Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team for winning the 2025 New York State Public High School...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) is celebrating the passage of the Doorways to Donation Act which will increase organ donations across New York. Specifically, this proposal which Palmesano co-sponsored will allow New Yorkers to register for the...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning), the ranking Minority member of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, shared his thoughts after the Assembly passed its first budget bill since March. Of the nine remaining bills to be enacted, the Education,...

Albany, N.Y. May 19—State Sen. Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) recently welcomed 5th-grade students from St. Michael School in Penn Yan to Albany. The students were able to visit the Assembly Chamber and see...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) recently attended the New York State Police 50th Annual Superintendent’s Commendation Awards Ceremony. This ceremony honors members of the New York State Police who are recognized for their outstanding service...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) is voicing his disappointment after lawmakers on the Assembly Energy Committee voted against his proposal (A.10027), which would have created the New York Nuclear Energy Office, as well as establishing a nuclear...

Note to Editor: See Floor Comments from Assemblyman Palmesano Here Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning), the ranking member of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, blasted the state budget process as the Legislature passed its 10th budget extender...

With April in full swing, it is important to remember its significance as ‘National Donate Life Month.’ Since I first stepped on the Assembly floor in 2011, raising awareness about organ donation has been a very personal issue to me and one of my...

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

March 31, 2026 – A bipartisan group of state legislators joined leadership from Donate Life New York State for a press conference in support of the 2026 Doorways to Donation Act, which would increase organ and tissue donor registration and expand...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) joined his Assembly Minority colleagues to voice his support for fully funding the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), which helps eligible families pay for child care, as well as push for the enactment of the...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) took part in the General Budget Conference Committee, which officially kicks off budget negotiations between the two houses of the Legislature and the governor. Palmesano says he is grateful to take part and help...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) is reminding constituents that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program. The conference will be providing two academic scholarships...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) announced the deadline has been extended and entries are still being accepted for the Third Annual Student Art Contest hosted by Donate Life New York State. In celebration of Donate Life Month, students are encouraged...