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.

New law authorizes ride-sharing companies to operate Upstate in time for the July Fourth weekend; O’Mara co-sponsors new law and cites economic, other benefits

June 6, 2017

A new state allows ride-sharing services to begin operating Upstate in time for the Fourth of July weekend.

O’Mara, Senate continue to push legislation to end unfunded state mandates

June 5, 2017

"This legislation proposes a commonsense step that says the state will no longer pass the buck to counties, cities, town, villages or school districts," said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of June 5, 2017 ~ 'From the ground up spans FDR to today'

June 5, 2017

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

Local lawmakers: Prestigious national honor for Food Bank of the Southern Tier (UPDATED: Read and watch more)

June 1, 2017

From left to right at this morning's "Food Bank of the Year Award" celebration: Assemblyman Friend, Assemblyman Palmesano, Senator O'Mara, Senator Akshar, and Food Bank of the Southern Tier President & CEO Natasha Thompson.