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!

Read more in The Leader...

O’Mara welcomes Industrial Hemp Forum at Cornell on Wednesday: O'Mara has helped spearhead laws to spark growth of new industry regionally and statewide (UPDATED)

February 26, 2018

"We're moving forward to ensure that the development and growth of the industrial hemp industry will provide valuable new economic opportunities and a competitive edge for Southern Tier and Finger Lakes farmers and agribusinesses," said Senator O'Mara, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.

The Legislature concludes its hearings on Governor Cuomo's proposed 2018-19 state budget on Tuesday with a look at Environmental Conservation: Read and watch more live beginning at 10:00 a.m.

February 26, 2018

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of February 26, 2018 ~ 'And the highest taxed state in America is...'

February 26, 2018

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

O'Mara seeking local nominations for the Senate's 21st Annual 'Women of Distinction' tribute

February 20, 2018

Senator O'Mara and last year's local "Woman of Distinction," Carmella Hoffman, Owner and Operator of Sunset View Creamery in Odessa.