Outpouring of support for local Amish community

Thomas F. O'Mara

July 22, 2011

This week's tragedy in our local Amish community draws an outpouring of support.

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State awards 'extreme weather’ funding to repair area roads

January 23, 2020

"The improvement and upkeep of local roads and bridges is a wise use of taxpayer dollars,” the area lawmakers said.

O’Mara again calls for at least a one-year delay on new 'No Bail' reforms: Says law as it stands putting public safety at risk

January 23, 2020

“Every day this ‘No Bail’ law stays in place risks another tragedy. It is irresponsible to just ignore public safety," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara legislation targets meth crimes: Harsher penalties for repeat offenders, cooking meth in presence of a child, meth lab explosions and fires

January 23, 2020

"The hazardous and toxic chemicals associated with these labs pose unacceptable risks to our neighborhoods and the public at large, as well as to the safety of police officers, firefighters, and other first responders," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara criticizes governor for failing to demand immediate changes to 'No Bail' law: Says so-called ‘reforms’ keeping New York communities at risk, continues to offer online ‘Repeal Bail Reform’ petition

January 21, 2020

"We should be acting today to put a stop to this madness. Not a day goes by without another story of another dangerous criminal being set free and or another repeat offender causing another death or another violent tragedy,” said Senator O'Mara.