Remembering Pearl Harbor

Thomas F. O'Mara

December 7, 2011

Veterans

Remembering Pearl Harbor -- December 7, 1941 -- with editorial reflections

from the New York Times

and the New York Post

See this morning's Corning Leader story on a local Pearl Habor survivor.

O’Mara, Senate GOP call for delaying minimum wage hike in order to save small businesses and jobs: Urges Cuomo to exercise ‘common sense’ to protect local economies

December 9, 2020

"The small- and medium-sized business segment of our local economies has been among the hardest hit throughout this COVID-19 response. Many businesses are barely hanging on and simply would not survive a minimum wage increase now," said Senator O'Mara.

‘Young Farmer Apprenticeship Program’ signed into law: O’Mara supported legislation earlier this year to allow BOCES to establish apprenticeship programs

December 8, 2020

“These ongoing initiatives and investments to assist, encourage and spark the success of New York’s next generation of farmers are critical to help keep our regional and statewide agricultural economies among the strongest and best in the nation,” said Senator O’Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of December 7, 2020 ~ 'New state-level bureaucracy will diminish local home rule'

December 7, 2020

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

Congratulations and Thank You to our 2020 Older New Yorkers' Day awardees

December 3, 2020

Older New Yorkers' Day