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'

Senate approves O’Mara's ‘Solar Panel Collection Act’: O’Mara says action offers a commonsense approach to waste management

June 7, 2017

Senator O'Mara's legislation would establish a program to collect, transport, recycle and dispose of out-of-service solar panels.

Local public libraries awarded state grants: Area legislators say funding will help libraries undertake renovations, upgrades

June 7, 2017

The grants are awarded through New York’s Library Construction Grant Program, which received $19 million in the 2016-17 state budget to allocate this year’s awards.

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.