Seasons greetings throughout the Finger Lakes region this weekend

Thomas F. O'Mara

December 7, 2012

There's more than a stocking full of holiday events in villages across the Finger Lakes region this weekend.

And don't forget the 2012 Winter Festival continues through Sunday in downtown Ithaca, including the Chowder Cup on Saturday.

Enjoy!

O’Mara and Steuben County Legislature urge Governor Cuomo to sign critical mandate relief legislation into law ~ 'Let's begin paying even more attention to burden of unfunded mandates on local governments and property taxpayers'

August 23, 2016

Senator O’Mara has been outspoken in his criticism that the state, as promised, has not followed through on its commitment to meaningful relief for counties from unfunded state mandates.

O’Mara welcomes designation of 'Brownfield Opportunity Area’ in city of Elmira ~ Ongoing state support, including recent $10-million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant, continues to help build foundation of city’s renewal (UPDATED, Aug. 23rd)

August 22, 2016

"Coupled with the news in July that Elmira has received a $10-million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant, we’re moving in the right direction and trying to build a foundation of greater optimism and promise throughout the city," said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of August 22, 2016 ~ 'Foundations for future of N.Y. agriculture'

August 22, 2016

New York State Capitol

Governor signs into law O'Mara-Lupardo legislation to advance New York State's industrial hemp industry

August 19, 2016

Supporters recognize industrial hemp as a potentially lucrative way to provide new economic opportunities for farmers.