'Tips for staying safe, warm in frigid Twin Tiers'

Thomas F. O'Mara

January 3, 2014

From today's Elmira Star-Gazette, "Tips for staying safe, warm in frigid Twin Tiers"

From the New York State Office of Emergency Management, "Winter Safety Tips"

From the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), "Winter Storms & Extreme Cold"

Important slate of legislative budget hearings this week: Environment (Monday,9:30am), Education (Tuesday, 9:30am), Transportation (Wednesday, 9:30 am), Health/Medicaid (Thursday, 9:30am), and Housing (Friday, 9:30am) ~ Watch live here

February 16, 2017

"These hearings give us an opportunity to directly question top Cuomo administration officials, as well hear directly from grassroots advocates and local officials on the impact the governor’s plan would have on our local communities, schools, economies and property taxpayers,” said Senator O’Mara, who serves as Chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.

Statement from Senator O'Mara on the sudden and unexpected passing of Yates County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mike Linehan

February 15, 2017

Yates County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mike Linehan died suddenly earlier today.

Senate Environmental Conservation Committee approves O'Mara legislation establishing paint recycling program: O’Mara urges Assembly action in 2017, says measure would cut costly burden on local governments and foster government-industry cooperation

February 14, 2017

“Working together can go a long ways on reaching an end result on other important issues that would benefit our state fiscally, economically and environmentally. The Assembly Democratic leadership should take action this session,” said Senator O'Mara, chairman of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.

National Donor Day: February 14, 2017

February 14, 2017

February 14, 2017 is National Donor Day.