A Closer Look

Thomas F. O'Mara

February 8, 2011

Now that Governor Cuomo has released his 2011-2012 proposed New York State budget, attention turns to the Legislature's efforts to carefully and deliberately examine the details of the plan and assess its impact on local communities.

That process is underway at the Capitol this week with a series of joint public hearings held by the Legislature's fiscal committees.

The Senate and Assembly have also released their respective fiscal reviews of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's proposed 2011-2012 state budget. Read more...

I'm also continuing to meet with our local leaders, business owners, educators, and the representatives of many area groups, institutions, and organizations and encourage as much local input as I possibly can.

O’Mara presents proclamation to local GST BOCES student being honored as a ‘Student of the Year’ by the New York Association for Continuing/Community Education ~ Statewide association holding 33rd annual forum in late October in Albany

October 13, 2016

In Senator O'Mara's district office in Elmira on Wednesday, the senator and Robin DeLong of GST BOCES present Amna Gafsi of Horsheads with a Legislative Proclamation commending her achievement.

O’Mara congratulates local graduates of 204th Session of NYS Police Academy Basic School ~ O’Mara calls new State Troopers ‘source of enormous pride’ to region

October 13, 2016

“They and all of their fellow graduates will serve all New Yorkers as proud members of the New York State Police, which is revered and respected as one of the world’s finest law enforcement agencies," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara: Deadline extended for volunteer firefighters to apply for college tuition assistance

October 11, 2016

“Our volunteer fire departments have long been the foundation of public safety and security, and the center of community service and civic pride, and we can’t risk their decline," said Senator O'Mara.

Fire Prevention Week is October 9-15, 2016 ~ Read and find out more

October 11, 2016

"We can't expess enough our gratitude for the commitment and the service of our local fire departments and firefighters," said Senator O'Mara.