Twelve-year-old runner from Big Flats wins national championship!

Thomas F. O'Mara

March 14, 2013

Bryce Derick, 12, a sixth-grader at Horseheads Intermediate school, is now a hometown national champion.

Congratulations Bryce!

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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of January 7, 2019 ~ 'Either the government delivers, or it doesn't’

January 7, 2019

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

O’Mara appointed ranking member on Senate Judiciary Committee: Key legislative committee oversees state’s court system, including appointment of judges

January 3, 2019

"The Judiciary Committee makes key decisions in the appointment of judges in New York State, the overall operation of our court system, and proposed Constitutional amendments and, consequently, influences areas of law relating to the fundamental rights of all New Yorkers,” said Senator O'Mara.

Wondering how to dispose of your artificial Christmas Tree?

December 28, 2018

There are several options for disposing of, recycling, or reusing an artificial Christmas Tree.

Finger Lakes legislators urge Governor Cuomo to veto legislation that would impose burdensome and unnecessary new requirements on wineries and craft beverage producers

December 20, 2018

“It was never the intent of the legislation or its sponsors to create potential hardships for a growing industry which we have supported for years," the Finger Lakes lawmakers said.