New York's first-ever Tourism Summit on tap in Albany today ~ Watch a live webcast beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Thomas F. O'Mara

May 8, 2013

Recreation and Tourism

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo hosts the state's first-ever Tourism Summit at the Capitol today.

Watch a live webcast beginning at 10:30 a.m.

O’Mara: Saturday's Finger Lakes Cheese Festival great chance to support local agriculture, tourism ~ Reflects on own family’s connection to the industry, praises current producers

July 20, 2016

The Finger Lakes Cheese Festival is Saturday, July 23, 2016.

'NY leaders form coalition to get the lead out' ~ Read more in today's Elmira Star-Gazette

July 20, 2016

Senator O'Mara and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo -- joined by educational, environmental and public health advocates -- rally support at the Capitol for legislation to make New York the first state in the nation requiring school drinking water systems to be tested for lead.

O'Mara: Yes, regional police tip lines help fight crime ~ Tip to Chemung County Sheriff's Office led to meth lab-related arrest earlier this week ~ Read and Find Out More

July 20, 2016

regional police tip lines can make a difference in law enforcement's daily fight against meth, heroin and other illegal drug trafficking and criminal activity.

O'Mara: Elmira native and hometown hero Eileen Collins will address the Republican National Convention tonight during prime time ~ 'Her career and her life are inspiring American stories' (UPDATED, July 21)

July 20, 2016

“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," said Senator O'Mara.