From the November 28th Ithaca Journal: 'Montour Falls making a comeback'

Thomas F. O'Mara

November 28, 2012

From the November 28th Ithaca Journal: "Once the seat of government for Schuyler County, Montour Falls, a village of 1,750 people, is making a dramatic commercial and tourism comeback, recalling its glory days as the hub of canal- and railroad-based commerce for the entire area."

National Teacher Appreciation Day, Tuesday, May 3rd ~ Thank You!

May 3, 2016

National Teacher Appreciation Week is this week with National Teacher Appreciation Day being observed on Tuesday, May 3rd.

O’Mara says first round of grants through new invasive species program benefits local efforts ~ O’Mara, colleagues fought for investment in new state budget

May 2, 2016

Senator O'Mara has led efforts to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species locally and statewide.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of May 2, 2016 ~ 'Spreading the word about Lyme disease'

May 2, 2016

New York State Capitol

Extension of 'Hire-A-Vet' tax credit a highlight of new state budget ~ Weak economy has been especially hard on returning vets (UPDATED, May 5)

April 29, 2016

The new state budget extends New York's 'Hire-A-Vet' tax credit for two years.