Independence Day 2011

Thomas F. O'Mara

July 4, 2011

My best wishes for a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July celebration.

And a reminder of the foundation of this proud national observance: America's Declaration of Independence.

O’Mara and Palmesano welcome new winter recovery aid to help repair local roads: New funding announced a day after ‘Local Roads Matter’ coalition holds Albany rally for greater state investment

March 7, 2019

In a joint statement, Senator O’Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano said, “The ‘Local Roads Matter’ coalition continues to make itself heard in Albany and we appreciate the opportunity to help lead their ongoing fight for greater state investment."

O’Mara proposes amendment to expand tax relief for small businesses and farmers: Points to latest study showing NY’s tax burden the highest in the nation

March 7, 2019

“Studies continue to recognize New York as the state with the highest tax burden in the nation," said Senator O'Mara.

State legislators and local leaders: Local roads and bridges need greater state investment (UPDATED)

March 6, 2019

Senator O'Mara, Assemblyman Palmesano and their legislative colleagues joined over 600 local highway superintendents and highway department employees for this year's “Local Roads Matter” advocacy campaign.

O’Mara joins legislative colleagues to ‘Talk Ticks’ and highlight urgency of continued state investment to stop the spread of Lyme and Tick-borne diseases

March 5, 2019

"Much more needs to be done, particularly in the areas of reporting, testing and treatment, and education and awareness,” said Senator O’Mara.