Remembering former New York State Governor Hugh L. Carey

Thomas F. O'Mara

August 8, 2011

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At the Capitol today, many veterans of New York State government are recalling the life and times of former New York Governor Hugh L. Carey, who passed away early yesterday at the age of 92.

Here's just a sampling of stories from the:

O’Mara and Palmesano: Help The Glen take checkered flag again as America's ‘Best NASCAR Track’

June 23, 2017

Next stop? Governor's Desk: Senate and Assembly approve O’Mara’s legislation establishing ‘Upstate Transit Funding Board’

June 23, 2017

“These systems provide critical links for thousands upon thousands of upstate residents and their jobs, medical appointments, schools, shopping, and other destinations. Public transit is also a cornerstone of the regional transportation systems vital to economic development, job growth, anti-poverty and housing initiatives, energy and environmental conservation,” said Senator O'Mara, vice chair of the Senate Transportation Committee.

Legislation approved to help expand industrial hemp industry regionally, statewide: O’Mara and Southern Tier Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo have sponsored laws encouraging the industry’s growth

June 21, 2017

"These new laws have continued to strengthen the foundation we’ve built over the past several years to place New York State at the forefront of a new, potentially billion-dollar industry," said Senator O'Mara, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.

Senate and Assembly approve legislation giving volunteer firefighters health care coverage for job-related cancer diagnoses

June 20, 2017

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Remembering former New York State Governor Hugh L. Carey

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O’Mara and Palmesano: Help The Glen take checkered flag again as America's ‘Best NASCAR Track’

Next stop? Governor's Desk: Senate and Assembly approve O’Mara’s legislation establishing ‘Upstate Transit Funding Board’

Legislation approved to help expand industrial hemp industry regionally, statewide: O’Mara and Southern Tier Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo have sponsored laws encouraging the industry’s growth

Senate and Assembly approve legislation giving volunteer firefighters health care coverage for job-related cancer diagnoses

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