Legislature begins public hearings on Gov. Cuomo's proposed state budget: Watch live

Thomas F. O'Mara

January 28, 2013

Budget

The Legislature's fiscal committees begin a series of public hearings this morning on Goveror Andrew Cuomo's 2013-14 proposed state budget.

Watch live HERE.

Local lawmakers: Prestigious national honor for Food Bank of the Southern Tier (UPDATED: Read and watch more)

June 1, 2017

From left to right at this morning's "Food Bank of the Year Award" celebration: Assemblyman Friend, Assemblyman Palmesano, Senator O'Mara, Senator Akshar, and Food Bank of the Southern Tier President & CEO Natasha Thompson.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of May 29, 2017 ~ 'We will remember our veterans'

May 30, 2017

Senator O'Mara shares his weekly perspective on issues facing New York State government.

Local Memorial Day observances: Read and watch more

May 26, 2017

Memorial Day 2017 will be observed on Monday, May 29.

O’Mara and Palmesano join Watkins Glen High School on Friday to celebrate cross country state champions!

May 26, 2017

Senator O'Mara (far left, next to Cross Country Head Coach John Fazzary) and Assemblyman Palmesano (second from the far right, next to Watkins Glen Athletic Director and Assistant Cross Country Coach Rod Weeden) congratulate the 2016 Varsity Boys Cross Country State Champions!