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:

New York Library Association honors O'Mara with 2016 ‘Outstanding Advocate for Libraries Award’: State’s largest library advocacy organization highlights O’Mara’s longtime commitment and support

November 4, 2016

Senator O'Mara receives the 2016 "Outstanding Advocate for Libraries Award" from 2016 NYLA Awards Chair and Immediate Past President Geoffrey Kirkpatrick.

O’Mara reports extremely positive results from new state-supported study of treatment for veterans suffering from PTSD: O’Mara has worked with Corning doctor who is a driving force behind development of innovative, successful treatment

November 3, 2016

Senator O'Mara speaks at a Senate news conference calling for state support for the project. Dr. Frank Bourke of Corning is shown at the far right.

Southern Tier Senators O'Mara and Akshar volunteer at the Food Bank of the Southern Tier on Thursday in support of the 'Farm to Food Bank' legislation they co-sponsor

November 3, 2016

"The 'Farm to Food Bank' law would be a meaningful addition to the goal of hunger-free communities and we are grateful to everyone at the Food Bank of the Southern Tier for their leadership in achieving this goal," said Senator O'Mara, shown in this photo with Senator Fred Akshar and Food Bank President & CEO Natasha Thompson.

O’Mara, Hornell Chamber of Commerce announce state-funded job training contract with TTA/Transitair in Hornell (UPDATED, November 3rd: Read and watch more)

November 2, 2016

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Remembering former New York State Governor Hugh L. Carey

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New York Library Association honors O'Mara with 2016 ‘Outstanding Advocate for Libraries Award’: State’s largest library advocacy organization highlights O’Mara’s longtime commitment and support

O’Mara reports extremely positive results from new state-supported study of treatment for veterans suffering from PTSD: O’Mara has worked with Corning doctor who is a driving force behind development of innovative, successful treatment

Southern Tier Senators O'Mara and Akshar volunteer at the Food Bank of the Southern Tier on Thursday in support of the 'Farm to Food Bank' legislation they co-sponsor

O’Mara, Hornell Chamber of Commerce announce state-funded job training contract with TTA/Transitair in Hornell (UPDATED, November 3rd: Read and watch more)

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