Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I – Corning) is sending a reminder to members of volunteer fire departments and members of the community about an opportunity to receive tuition reimbursement through the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York...

“Our regional economic development councils have done outstanding work to help us build these new economic development strategies. Their achievements have been second to none, as shown by being recognized as Best Plan awardees. They’ve secured critical...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I-Corning) today expressed his relief at the New York State Thruway Authority’s decision not to move forward with a proposed 45 percent toll increase on commercial vehicles. Thruway Authority Executive Director Thomas...

CORNING - In a strongly-worded letter to New York State Thruway Authority officials, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R-C-I-Corning) chastised the agency for proposing a 45 percent toll hike for commercial vehicles at a time when New Yorkers are still reeling...

Corning, N.Y., August 22—Legislation sponsored by State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) to establish a real property tax abatement program in Steuben County has been signed into law by Governor Andrew...

The family and friends of the late U.S. Army Sergeant Devin A. Snyder of Cohocton will join state and local leaders and area veterans at a ceremony later today to officially designate a portion of I-390 in Steuben County as the “Sergeant Devin A. Snyder...

New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Joan McDonald announced today that construction is underway on a $31 million project that will build six bridges on Route 15 in the Town of Lindley, Steuben County. This is the second and final...

Albany, N.Y., August 2—New York State Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua) and State Senators Tom O’Mara (R-C, Big Flats) and Mike Nozzolio (R-C, Seneca Falls) announced today that legislation they sponsored to designate the Seneca...

Albany, N.Y., July 3—Legislation sponsored by Senator Tom O’Mara (R-C, Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R-C, Corning) to designate a portion of I-390 in Steuben County as the “Sergeant Devin Snyder Memorial Highway” has been signed into...

Albany, N.Y., June 25— State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats), Assemblyman Chris Friend (R-Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C-Corning) have voted in favor of legislation, given final legislative approval, to eliminate the state’s one-size-fits-all...

Albany, N.Y., June 21—The New York State Legislature has unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Senator Tom O’Mara (R-C, Big Flats) and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R-C, Corning) to designate a portion of I-390 in Steuben County as the “Sergeant...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I – Corning) recently welcomed two local women veterans to Albany as part of Women Veterans’ Recognition Day. Amy E. Kelly, a resident of Bath, served 15 years in the Air Force and is an accredited service officer...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I – Corning) today announced the passage of legislation (Assembly Bill 10694) that will create a farm brewery license and promote New York State-grown ingredients. The license would allow an individual to operate a brewery...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I – Corning) today announced the passage of “Lauren’s Law,” Assembly Bill 10039-B. The bill, sponsored by Palmesano, is expected to pass the Senate as well. Palmesano, an organ donor, noted that the bill will help...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I – Corning) today joined his Assembly Minority colleagues in celebrating their annual Dairy Day event in Albany’s Legislative Office Building. New York has more than 5,700 dairy farms, and their 610,000 milk cows...

Approximately 450 students at the Erwin Valley Elementary School will be treated to an ice cream party Friday, compliments of Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I – Corning), who is rewarding the students for the highest participation rate in the assemblyman’s...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I – Corning) today helped pass legislation that will ban synthetic cannabinoids, a dangerous drug that has emerged to pose a serious threat to the public health. These drugs are marked as “legal” and consist of plant...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I – Corning) recently welcomed Corning City Fire Chief John Tighe and Hornell City Fire Chief Dan Smith to the state Capitol. The chiefs were at the Capitol as part of the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs’...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I – Corning) today voted against Assembly Bill 9148, a job-killing mandate that would increase costs for job creators by more than $2,900 per minimum wage earning employee, [i]. The bill will raise the minimum wage from...

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R,C,I – Corning) recently honored two local Yates County men for their service to their communities. John Moeller and William “Bill” Warmuth, Sr. were both honored as part of New York State Senior Citizens’ Day 2012...