Thomas F. O'Mara

In Binghamton today, Governor Andrew Cuomo met with members of the Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council.

Watch a portion of today's event here.

Read more here.

[UPDATE, December 6: Some kind -- and hopeful -- words for the Southern Tier from Governor Cuomo]

Many state government watchers agree that 2011 and 2012 have been pivotal years in New York government.  Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies, and more.  Stop back every Monday for Senator O'Mara's latest column "From the Capitol..."

This week, "Post-Sandy New York"

[see attached copy of Senator O'Mara's column in the December 3, 2012 Corning Leader]

Many state government watchers agree that 2011 and 2012 have been pivotal years in New York government.  Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies, and more.  Stop back every Monday for Senator O'Mara's latest column "From the Capitol..."

The Southern Zone regular deer hunting season begins at sunrise on Saturday, November 17, 2012 and concludes on Sunday, December 9, 2012.

Read more details online at the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.

Please keep safety in mind.

The beginning of deer season represents one of the most important economic cycles of the year.  Deer hunting is a mainstay of the regional and statewide recreational economy, by some estimates accounting for $2 billion economic activity and 28,000 jobs statewide.  Steuben County, for example, remains one of the premiere deer hunting destinations in the Northeast. 

Many state government watchers agree that 2011 and 2012 have been pivotal years in New York government.  Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies, and more.  Stop back every Monday for Senator O'Mara's latest column "From the Capitol..."

Corning, N.Y., November 7—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R-C, Big Flats) released the following statement today on the death of U.S. Army Specialist Ryan P. Jayne of Steuben County, who was one of three upstate New York soldiers killed in Afghanistan on Saturday, November 3, 2012:

“Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of Army Specialist Ryan P. Jayne.  Ryan made the ultimate sacrifice while serving his country admirably and courageously.  I know that I join the residents of Steuben County and our entire region in mourning Ryan’s passing and in expressing our enduring gratitude and respect for his service, and the sacrifice and service of his fellow soldiers.”   

Our admiration, gratitude and pride go out to all of the local volunteers providing Hurricane Sandy emergency assistance, including the Bath Volunteer Fire Department's Swift Water Rescue Team and local American Red Cross volunteers -- read more on local Red Cross volunteers here.  

[Our admiration, gratitude and pride go out to all of the local volunteers providing Hurricane Sandy emergency assistance, including the Bath Volunteer Fire Department's Swift Water Rescue Team and local American Red Cross volunteers.]

From the Office of New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo:

Albany, N.Y.--CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST ON HURRICANE SANDY RECOVERY EFFORTS...

In Albany on Wednesday, October 24th, Governor Andrew Cuomo convened the first-ever "New York State Wine, Beer and Spirits Summit" to bring together administration officials, state legislators, regional leaders, and industry representatives to discuss ideas on how to grow these respective industries, strengthen New York agriculture overall and create jobs.

Watch a replay of the Summit here...

Read more on what the Summit has already produced...