How can we get New York back to work?

Thomas F. O'Mara

November 15, 2011

One of the cornerstones of this year's state budget was the creation of 10 regional Economic Development Councils that have been working over the past several months to develop locally based, short- and long-term strategies for economic growth and job creation.

The 10 regional proposals, including plans for the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions, have now been finalized and submitted.

Fantastic 4th of July celebration across the region!

July 5, 2016

From left to right: Assemblyman Phil Palmesano, Hornell Deputy Mayor John Buckley and Senator O'Mara show off the Hornell Fire Department's new ladder truck during the city's 4th of July parade (read more below).

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of July 4, 2016 ~ 'Mandate relief: only path to property tax cuts'

July 5, 2016

New York State Capitol

Independence Day 2016

July 1, 2016

Where liberty dwells, there is my country ~ Benjamin Franklin

Local public libraries awarded state grants ~ O'Mara, Palmesano, Friend say grants will help libraries undertake renovations, upgrades

June 30, 2016

Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano sponsored a new law last year to make broadband development projects eligible for state assistance.