Flag Day 2012

Thomas F. O'Mara

June 14, 2012

I'll be joining the Corning Elks Lodge #1071 for a Flag Day ceremony this evening.

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Local municipalities receive Restore-NY grants; O’Mara says funding key to revitalizing, strengthening quality communities (UPDATED)

January 26, 2017

“It’s proven a useful tool in sparking local economic development, creating local jobs and energizing community pride,” said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara sponsoring legislation to expand workforce tax credit for farmers; NY Farm Bureau identifies action as a top priority in 2017

January 26, 2017

"Even with the tax relief we successfully achieved as part of the current state budget, we have to keep taking actions like this one for family farmers continuing to struggle with high costs and an overall tough economy,” said Senator O'Mara, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.

Numerous regional organizations awarded state arts grants; O’Mara says funding helps promote local cultural opportunities

January 26, 2017

“We’re grateful for this state funding that will assist local organizations devoted to the arts, culture and history," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara: Agriculture Committee report highlights ongoing Senate support for farming and agriculture ~ View full report here

January 25, 2017

“Farming has been a mainstay of upstate New York’s culture and economy for centuries and it remains the backbone of many of our communities. But the challenges and the competition are tougher than ever,” said Senator O'Mara, who has been a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee since 2011.