Outside Magazine ranking names Ithaca one of the "Best River Towns in America"

Thomas F. O'Mara

September 7, 2012

Congratulations to Ithaca for being named a "Best River Town in America" by Outside Magazine.

State lawmakers to join industry representatives, local restaurant owners to oppose elimination of wage tip credit, call on Governor Cuomo to hold Southern Tier hearing

April 11, 2018

In his State of the State message in January, Cuomo announced that the state Labor Department would hold hearings in 2018 to “evaluate the possibility of ending minimum wage tip credits in New York State.”

Finger Lakes lawmakers introduce legislation to block controversial incinerator project

April 9, 2018

The legislation would block a proposed waste-to-energy incinerator project from moving forward at the former Seneca Army Depot in the Town of Romulus.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of April 9, 2018 ~ 'The last thing New York State can afford'

April 9, 2018

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

Volunteer registration underway for 7th Annual ‘I Love My Park Day’ on May 5

April 9, 2018

“I can’t say enough about this effort to beautify and promote these attractions. I hope it’s incredibly successful once again this year,” said Senator O'Mara, chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.