Day of Giving

Thomas F. O'Mara

August 31, 2017

Disaster Recovery

Read and watch more on today's Day of Giving to support the Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts.

O'Mara: National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Important in the Ongoing Fight Against Abuse and Addiction

October 20, 2016

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, October 22, 2016.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of October 17, 2016 ~ 'Change started this time last year'

October 17, 2016

New York State Capitol

O’Mara, Cornell University announce upgrade of America's only quarantine research facility for potato pest Golden Nematode ~ Enhanced facility will be top protector of nation's $3.8 billion potato sector, including Steuben County growers

October 14, 2016

In late September, Senator O'Mara, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano and a few of their legislative colleagues visited Mahany Farms in Arkport (Steuben County), where owner Gary Mahany (center, yellow shirt) and his employees grow Irish potatoes. “Cornell University's efforts over the past 70 years to contain the Golden Nematode, and to conduct the research and development that will always be the front line of protection for our growers and growers throughout America, have been remarkable," said Senator O'Mara, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.

O'Mara, Cornell University officials will make important announcement on Friday for New York State's potato industry

October 13, 2016

Currently quarantined to eight counties in New York State, this potato pest first discovered in New York State in 1941 is so destructive and impossible to eradicate that, not controlled, it can lead to total crop failure.