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Election Day, November 6, 2012: Please remember to vote
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Election Day, November 6, 2012: Please remember to vote.
The future of this Republic is in the hands of the American voter ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Go to Newsroom![Senator O'Mara shares his weekly perspective on issues facing New York State government. Senator O'Mara shares his weekly perspective on issues facing New York State government.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/article/main-image/weeklycolumn-image2_75.jpg?itok=5nkxMAan)
![“Eileen Collins is an American hero, one of our nation’s most distinguished citizens, and we’re extremely proud of her as a native of Elmira and New York State. It’s a remarkable career and an inspirational life,” said Senator O’Mara. “Eileen Collins is an American hero, one of our nation’s most distinguished citizens, and we’re extremely proud of her as a native of Elmira and New York State. It’s a remarkable career and an inspirational life,” said Senator O’Mara.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/article/main-image/eileencollins_newweb.png?itok=xNaSjK1J)
![In a joint statement, Senator O’Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano said, “The ‘Local Roads Matter’ coalition continues to make itself heard in Albany and we appreciate the opportunity to help lead their ongoing fight for greater state investment." In a joint statement, Senator O’Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano said, “The ‘Local Roads Matter’ coalition continues to make itself heard in Albany and we appreciate the opportunity to help lead their ongoing fight for greater state investment."](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/article/main-image/localroads-2_newweb.jpg?itok=-jOE5El8)