The 2011 "Woman of Distinction"

Thomas F. O'Mara

May 25, 2011

Albany, N.Y., May 25--In Albany yesterday, Senator O'Mara paid tribute to Carol Berry of Hornell as a Senate 2011 "Woman of Distinction."

Legislation co-sponsored by O'Mara to increase disability benefits for emergency services volunteers signed into law: O’Mara calls increase long overdue

November 23, 2016

“Our volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers make great sacrifices to protect the health, safety and well-being of lives and property throughout our communities," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara's legislation creating an ‘Upstate Transit Funding Board’ delivered to governor: Legislation to ensure long-term viability of public transit systems has been an O’Mara priority for several years

November 22, 2016

“We need to take steps to ensure the long-term operation and viability of public transportation systems throughout the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions, and across upstate New York,” said Senator O’Mara, a member of the Senate Transportation Committee, as well as the joint, bipartisan Commission on Rural Resources.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of November 21, 2016 ~ 'The essence of community outreach and partnership'

November 21, 2016

New York State Capitol

As Opening Day of deer season approaches, O'Mara issues reminder on Venison Donation Coalition: Bath-based coalition has provided over 4 million meals for those in need

November 16, 2016

"Hunters have certainly answered the call and their generosity has been overwhelming," said Senator O'Mara, chairman of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.