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Thomas F. O'Mara

May 13, 2011

The newly created Spending and Government Efficiency Commission, or SAGE Commission, is inviting public input on ways to cut government waste and smarten up about state spending.

We should take every advantage of the opportunity.

The SAGE Commission is charged with leading the first major overhaul of the state bureaucracy since the late 1920s -- which, from where I stand, makes it the No. 1 government reform effort underway in New York State today.

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'Elmira will celebrate Molly Huddle Day on Thursday' ~ O'Mara applauds community pride and support ~ Read more (UPDATE, Aug. 12: Molly finishes 6th, sets new American record!)

August 11, 2016

Molly Huddle will compete in the women's 10,000-meter race on Friday at 10:10 a.m. (EST).

'Lawmakers & Volunteers Serve Food to Children, Recognize Task Force'

August 10, 2016

“Child hunger is prevalent throughout our state and throughout our country,” Senator O’Mara said.

Next Up? Let's make the Finger Lakes Wine Festival 'America's Best' ~ O'Mara and Palmesano urge regional voters to keep Finger Lakes region on top in latest USA Today readers' poll

August 8, 2016

The Finger Lakes Wine Festival is currently in the lead in the lastest USA Today contest.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of August 8, 2016 ~ 'Taking responsibility in a throw-away society'

August 8, 2016

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