DeStefano Named to Key Legislative Commission A new legislative commission empowered to help make New York more affordable has an appointee from Long Island: Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano. One of 10 members, the fourth-term – […]
In a few days, I’ll be back in Albany for the start of the 2025 legislative session. The Long Island delegation is optimistic that we can strengthen our economic outlook and make our state more affordable, but we must – […]
Residents across Long Island are freaking out about inflation and the high cost of living. As this scourge makes us dig deep for everyday needs and forces many, especially seniors and low-income New Yorkers, to sometimes cho– […]
We had a wide ranging discussion last night at the Pattersquash Creek Civic Association covering many community issues. Legislator Jim Mazzarella spoke about traffic enforcement efforts and other quality of life issues with – […]
Joe DeStefano is seeking his fourth term as the state Assembly representative from the 3rd District, which extends through central and south Brookhaven from his hometown of Medford. DeStefano is well known in these communiti– […]
Labor Leader Janet Powers Honored It’s rare that a community can boast of having as one of its own a member with the character and commitment of Janet Powers, a labor leader who was recently honored has dedicate– […]
Mr. Medford” Honored by Bridge Naming An effort to give tribute to a man they called “Mr. Medford,” Niel M. Marturiello, became a reality with the naming of the Horseblock Road Bridge over the Long Island – […]
While crime remains at frightening levels across our state, the Progressive Democrats are planning to close two more prisons. This brings the number to 24 under Gov. Kathy Hochul and her predecessor, Andrew Cuomo. The– […]
Library Lovers Month is a celebration dedicated to the people who enjoy books and the many other services our great libraries have to offer. These are places for learning, for research, for entertainment. They are a place to– […]
Assemblyman Joe DeStefano (R,C-Medford) supported Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay, Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt and fellow members of the Assembly and Senate Republican Conferences at a press conference today in– […]
As the 2023 legislative session began in Albany, I rallied with my colleagues in Albany to push for Kyra’s Law which would protect children by requiring courts to consider a child's health and safety when making de– […]
I have called on state legislative leaders to reverse their decision to allow members to vote on resolutions without being present in the assembly chamber. After giving themselves over $30,000 in raises making themsel– […]
I’ve been meeting with residents and officials from across the Assembly District. First was Mastic Beach where various community organizations and all levels of local government came to discuss next steps in the proces– […]
To draw attention to thyroid disorders and the impact they have on New Yorkers, I sponsored a measure in the assembly recognizing January as Thyroid Awareness Month. The main purpose of the thyroid is to creat– […]
I had the privilege of attending the 90th Anniversary of the Patchogue Ambulance Company at Villa Lombardi's. I presented a Proclamation from the State Assembly for 90 years of service to the Patchogue Community. Thank y– […]
Albany—The closing of the 2024 Legislative Session looked a lot like the end of many that have come before it; a lot of bills were passed—many in the dead of night—while measures New Yorkers actually needed– […]
Suffolk Officials Push Volunteer Responder Bills Looking to make it easier for local fire departments and ambulance services to recruit and retain volunteers, Suffolk officials called on the state legislature to pas– […]
ASSEMBLY & SENATE REPUBLICANS INTRODUCE BILLS FOR INCREASED COMMUNITY SAFETY AFTER RELEASE OF ACCUSED CRIMINAL CHARGED WITH DISMEMBERING BODIES ON LONG ISLAND I joined my Assembly and Senate Republican colleagues on – […]
At a time when New Yorkers are suffering from everything government–crippling inflation, alien invasion, crime wave, record drug overdoses, the highest taxes and fees in the nation–Gov. Kathy Hochul’s propo– […]
Open Border Disaster Op-Ed by Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano President Joe Biden’s open border and Gov. Kathy Hochul’s “Sanctuary State” policy are a total disaster for the taxpaying residents of New – […]
Bail "Reform" was implemented in 2019, and since then we've heard horror stories about how it created a crime wave and destroyed lives across New York. Right at the start of the 2023 legislative session, my col– […]
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