We’re on the ballot thanks to many volunt– […]

Posted on April 1st, 2026 by Joe DeStefano

I want to extend my sincere thanks to the members of the Republican Committee for their outstanding work in securing ballot access for our federal, state, and local candidates this year. In just four short weeks—throug– […]

DeStefano Opposes ICE Restriction Bill

Posted on March 6th, 2026 by Joe DeStefano

A proposal moving through the state legislature would prohibit counties and local governments from entering into or renewing contracts with federal authorities to detain individuals for immigration enforcement purposes, sett– […]

Veteran Mental Health Takes Center Stage At– […]

Posted on March 6th, 2026 by Joe DeStefano

Veteran Mental Health Takes Center Stage At Capitol Veteran mental health and suicide prevention took center stage at a bipartisan press conference at the New York State Capitol, where elected officials and advocates warned– […]

Lawmakers Sound Alarm On Soaring Energy Costs

Posted on March 6th, 2026 by Joe DeStefano

Rising electricity costs and grid reliability concerns took center stage at the State Capitol, where Republican lawmakers warned that state energy policies are driving up bills for Long Island families and small businesses. – […]

State Funding for Local Libraries

Posted on December 31st, 2025 by Joe DeStefano

State Funding for Local Libraries Three library projects serving Suffolk communities will receive more than $568,000 in state funding through the New York State Aid for Library Construction Program, supporting safety upgrad– […]

DeStefano Earns GOP Nod for Fifth Assembly – […]

Posted on March 6th, 2026 by Joe DeStefano

Suffolk County Republicans have once again nominated State Assemblyman Joe DeStefano to run for reelection, backing the Medford Republican for a fifth term representing the 3rd Assembly District.   DeStefano secured t– […]

Back in Albany for the 2026 Session

Posted on January 13th, 2026 by Joe DeStefano

I’m back in Albany for the start of the 2026 Legislative Session and am committed, as a member of the Republican Conference, to solving the long-standing problems of this state that get ignored year after year by the P– […]

Mr. Medford Honored

Posted on October 16th, 2024 by Joe DeStefano

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 – […]

Janet Powers Honored

Posted on October 16th, 2024 by Joe DeStefano

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– […]

Overhaul Parole Board

Posted on July 2nd, 2024 by Joe DeStefano

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– […]

Don't Close the Jails

Posted on July 22nd, 2024 by Joe DeStefano

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– […]