Background
Palmesano was born in the city of Hornell, New York, and graduated from Hornell High School in 1987.
Palmesano was born in the city of Hornell, New York, and graduated from Hornell High School in 1987.
Saint Bonaventure University.
He represents the 132nd Assembly District which includes parts of Steuben and Chemung counties and all of Schuyler and Yates counties. He earned a bachelor"s degree in political science from Saint Bonaventure University in 1991. After college he worked as an aide to several federal and state lawmakers including former State Assembly members Donald Davidsen and Jim Bacalles, who both represented parts of the district that Palmesano now represents.
In 2009, Palmesano was elected to represent the city of Corning in the Steuben County Legislature.
He served on the Agriculture, Industry and Planning Committee, and the Human Services, Health and Education In 2010, he was elected to the State Assembly as a Republican, defeating Independent democrat Jason Jordon. Energy Committee
Libraries and Education Technology
Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
Real Property Taxation
Oversight, Analysis and Investigations Committee
New York State Legislative Commission on Rural Resources.