'Common Core comes under attack at Corning forum'

Thomas F. O'Mara

December 6, 2013

Education

Read more on last night's Common Core public hearing in Corning from:

> the Star-Gazette, "Common Core comes under attack at Corning forum"

> The Leader, "Teachers, parents blast Common Core at Corning hearing"

O’Mara and Palmesano welcome restoration of ‘Extreme Winter Recovery’ funding for local roads

June 21, 2019

Senator O’Mara and Assemblyman have helped lead the “Local Roads Matter” campaign.

O’Mara: NYS government on a high taxing, big spending, lawbreaking road to ruin

June 21, 2019

“This government has simply turned its back on common sense, and law and order,” Senator O’Mara said.

Legislature approves legislation co-sponsored by O'Mara to establish paint recycling program

June 21, 2019

“This legislation exemplifies how much we can accomplish by working together with industry on important environmental concerns. Seeking common ground and cooperation, rather than government cramming unreasonable demands down the throat of industry, can help give New York State a more business-friendly environment and actually result in better, more workable laws,” said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara opposes ‘Farmworkers Fair Labor Act’: Points to testimony from farmers and others on potentially devastating action (UPDATE: Watch Senator O'Mara's comments)

June 19, 2019

“It’s another bad move at the worst possible time when too many family farms across our region and statewide are already struggling to make ends meet and survive," said Senator O'Mara.