'Christmas came early for one local veteran' -- watch and read more here

Thomas F. O'Mara

December 3, 2012

Veterans

A great gathering yesterday in Erin in support of a local wounded veteran, Army Sgt. Robert Costley.

From WENY-TV: "Christmas came early for one local veteran." Watch the full WENY newcast here.

Watch more on WETM-TV.

And read more in today's Corning Leader.

Senate Energy Committee holds confirmation hearing for governor's pick to head the state Public Service Commission: Read and watch more here

June 6, 2017

The Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee, including Senator O'Mara (third from the left), conducts a confirmation hearing for Governor Cuomo's nominee to head the state Public Service Commission.

New law authorizes ride-sharing companies to operate Upstate in time for the July Fourth weekend; O’Mara co-sponsors new law and cites economic, other benefits

June 6, 2017

A new state allows ride-sharing services to begin operating Upstate in time for the Fourth of July weekend.

O’Mara, Senate continue to push legislation to end unfunded state mandates

June 5, 2017

"This legislation proposes a commonsense step that says the state will no longer pass the buck to counties, cities, town, villages or school districts," said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of June 5, 2017 ~ 'From the ground up spans FDR to today'

June 5, 2017

Senator O'Mara shares his weekly perspective on issues facing New York State government.