'Christmas came early for one local veteran' -- watch and read more here

Thomas F. O'Mara

December 3, 2012

Veterans

A great gathering yesterday in Erin in support of a local wounded veteran, Army Sgt. Robert Costley.

From WENY-TV: "Christmas came early for one local veteran." Watch the full WENY newcast here.

Watch more on WETM-TV.

And read more in today's Corning Leader.

Legislature OKs legislation authorizing ride-sharing companies to operate Upstate by July 4: O’Mara co-sponsors measure and cites economic, other benefits

May 24, 2017

“It makes no sense for the residents of upstate New York communities to be left standing out in the rain waiting for ride-sharing services to begin operating," said Senator O'Mara.

Senate approves parole reform legislation O'Mara co-sponsors to enact 'Lorraine's Law': O’Mara and Palmesano recently joined parents of murder victim Derrick Robie of Steuben County to renew call for reform

May 24, 2017

Dale and Dori Robie (holding a photo of their son Derrick) address a May 9th news conference in Albany to call for the enactment of "Lorraine's Law."

Senate and Assembly Environmental Conservation Committees host round table on soil health and resiliency: Agriculture and government reps, conservationists and researchers discuss strategies ~ WATCH MORE HERE

May 23, 2017

Dr. David Wolfe, Professor of Plant and Soil Ecology at Cornell University, discusses soil health at a forum today in Albany sponsored by Senator O'Mara.

Senate and Assembly Environmental Conservation Committees hosting forum in Albany on Tuesday: 'From the Ground Up: Why Soil Health is Key to Sustainable Food Production' ~ VIEW LIVESTREAM BEGINNING AT 10:30 AM

May 23, 2017

The Tuesday, May 23 round table in Albany will feature a panel of experts on soil health and resiliency.