Watch Senator O'Mara's interview with Spectrum News on state and local efforts to combat Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)

Thomas F. O'Mara

July 5, 2018

Harmful Algal Bloom

Senator O'Mara recently sat down with Spectrum News to discuss state and local efforts to combat Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in New York State.

Watch Senator O'Mara's interview on the Spectrum News weekly public affairs segment In Focus, "O'Mara takes on toxic algal blooms in New York"

Read and find out more from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) HERE.

Find out more about state funding to help municipalities, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and not-for-profit groups HERE.

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.