SUMMER BLOOD DRIVES

Thomas F. O'Mara

August 4, 2015

The summer months, right through the official end of the season in late September, is an urgent time to donate blood.

According to the American Red Cross, blood donations decrease significantly in the summer and shortages can reach critical and emergency levels.

As a result, numerous blood drives are taking place throughout the month of August across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions.

O’Mara to Governor Cuomo and legislative leaders: Restore critical funding for upstate localities

February 11, 2019

"Senate Republicans will continue to stand up and speak out for our municipalities and local taxpayers. We will continue to oppose any state government actions that put them at risk," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara named ‘Legislator of the Year’ by the American Red Cross

February 6, 2019

American Red Cross-Finger Lakes Chapter Executive Director Brian McConnell congratulates Senator O’Mara following this year’s “Legislator of the Year” awards ceremony in Albany. The Finger Lakes Chapter covers Chemung, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne and Yates counties.

O’Mara continues to push legislation to end unfunded state mandates

January 31, 2019

Senator O’Mara said the legislation keeps attention focused on the need for New York to provide mandate relief to local governments and school districts.

O’Mara reminds homeowners in Chemung, Schuyler, other regional counties that February 4 is the deadline to apply for state relief funds: State fund open to homeowners hit by August 2018 flooding

January 30, 2019

Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano survey last summer's flooding damage.