Breaking News: Corning named America's most fun small town

Thomas F. O'Mara

October 8, 2013

Congratulations to Corning upon being named Rand McNally's 'Most Fun Small Town in America.'

Read more online in the Star-Gazette, 'Corning named America's most fun small town'

FORE! O’Mara tees off on proposed ‘Golf Tax’ as a hazard for economic growth and job creation

April 10, 2019

Senator O’Mara said the proposed “golf tax” could end up driving local courses out of business and lead to higher green fees and others costs for area golfers.

O’Mara joins Senate GOP colleagues calling for additional public hearings on proposed 'Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act'

April 9, 2019

Senator O’Mara said, “The profound consequences of this legislation to a foundation of New York State’s economy and culture demands a comprehensive series of statewide public hearings."

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of April 8, 2019 ~ 'An empty corner of the ring for Upstate'

April 8, 2019

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

O’Mara highlights failure to fund continued state investment to combat Lyme, other tick-borne diseases: Calls it a setback to recent efforts to keep focus on stopping the disease's spread

April 4, 2019

"Important actions over the past several years have helped broaden the state’s overall response to the spread of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, and it has made a difference on the local level. Nevertheless, much more needs to be done, particularly in the areas of reporting, testing and treatment, and education and awareness," said Senator O'Mara.