New York State Remembers the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Thomas F. O'Mara

January 16, 2011

For more information on how New York State is paying tribute to the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., please visit the New York State Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday Memorial Observance website.

Senator O'Mara welcomes NYS Dairy Princess Hailey Pipher of Chemung County to the State Capitol

March 5, 2018

From left to right: Gina Blakemore and her daughter, Sydney, of the Chemung County Dairy Princess Program, Senator O'Mara, NYS Dairy Princess Hailey Pipher, Melissa Bower of the Chemung County Farm Bureau, and Chemung County Farm Bureau President Ashur Terwilliger.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of March 5, 2018 ~ 'The impact of invasive species is staggering'

March 5, 2018

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

O’Mara, Palmesano: Increased broadband investment critical to Upstate, rural New York communities

March 1, 2018

"We have worked to ensure that Upstate New York is not left behind under this initiative. There are some incredible local efforts underway, including the Southern Tier Network, making great strides to expand and improve our regional access," said Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano.

Senate's Women's History Month exhibit pays tribute to Elmira native, astronaut Eileen Collins; Tompkins County native Susan E. Hall also honored as one of New York’s first Civil War nurses

March 1, 2018

“Eileen Collins is an American hero, one of our nation’s most distinguished citizens, and we’re extremely proud of her as a native of Elmira and New York State. It’s a remarkable career and an inspirational life,” said Senator O’Mara.