Outpouring of support for local Amish community

Thomas F. O'Mara

July 22, 2011

This week's tragedy in our local Amish community draws an outpouring of support.

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O’Mara: Important that NYS school guidance recognizes need for flexibility, regional balance

July 13, 2020

“We need flexibility,” Senator O'Mara said at last week's press conference at the GST BOCES. “One size doesn’t fit all. I think we need to plan now based on what the conditions are and adjust accordingly as conditions change.”

Senator O'Mara's weekly column ~ for the week of July 13, 2020 ~ 'No recess this summer for area school districts'

July 13, 2020

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

Area lawmakers, education leaders call on state to release school reopening guidelines: Group highlights why work needs to begin now to ensure safe reopenings in September (UPDATE: Watch a replay of today's press conference)

July 8, 2020

“Our local county leaders, health professionals, educators, teachers and communities have demonstrated enormous dedication, discipline and responsibility throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Our communities’ leaders have demonstrated they can be trusted with a careful and thorough reopening of schools that is focused on safety, first and foremost," the legislators said in a joint statement.

Listen To Senator O'Mara on AM 1480 WLEA's July 6th 'Newsmaker' show

July 6, 2020

Listen to Senator O'Mara on AM 1480 WLEA radio in Hornell.