'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.

O’Mara alerts counties that new round of funding for emergency communications grants underway: Says funding supports local first responders

October 28, 2016

“Emergency preparedness, response and recovery are fundamental government responsibilities,” said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara secures state funding for major sewer district expansion project in the town of Milo, Yates County: Local officials say project will maintain jobs, create new economic opportunities

October 28, 2016

"This grant will help several local businesses expand and greatly assist us in our efforts to attract additional businesses to Yates County," said Finger Lakes Economic Development Center CEO Steve Griffin.

O’Mara joins Corning Community College President Douglas, educators, students during visit to Machine Tool Technology facility in Horseheads (UPDATED, October 27)

October 26, 2016

“I believe CCC’s Machine Tool Technology program is a perfect example of the type of locally based workforce development model and investment that the Senate should seek to encourage and expand across the board,” said Senator O'Mara, shown in the photo above with CCC Associate Professor Michael Reynolds.

O'Mara, other state and local officials welcome opening of Bucher Emhart Glass Manufacturing facility in Big Flats ~ More than 100 manufacturing jobs staying in Chemung County

October 26, 2016

Senator O'Mara and Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli tour and discuss the new facility with Site Manager J. Patrick Ervin.