Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of March 4, 2013 ~ 'Upstate Unleashed'

Thomas F. O'Mara

March 4, 2013

Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies, and more. Stop back every Monday for Senator O'Mara's latest column "From the Capitol..."

This week, "Upstate Unleashed"

O'Mara and Palmesano issue final reminder to municipalities on BRIDGE-NY application process ~ Application deadline is this Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 ~ [UPDATE: 'Southern Tier the biggest upstate beneficiary']

September 6, 2016

At a "Local Roads Matter" news conference in Corning last fall, Senator O'Mara was joined by Assemblyman Palmesano, Assemblyman Chris Friend and regional highway superintendents to call for greater state support for local roads, bridges and culverts.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of September 5, 2016 ~ 'More jobs best way to honor Labor Day'

September 5, 2016

"Simply put, this job creation contract makes a major difference for the future of economic development, and to workers and families across the region," said Senator O'Mara.

Happy Labor Day, and Thank You to Our Workers!

September 5, 2016

"Our local workforce is second to none," said Senator O'Mara.

The Southern Tier's World Champions!

September 4, 2016

Senator O'Mara and the World Champion Maine-Endwell Little League Baseball team in Victory Lane at Watkins Glen International.