Twelve-year-old runner from Big Flats wins national championship!

Thomas F. O'Mara

March 14, 2013

Bryce Derick, 12, a sixth-grader at Horseheads Intermediate school, is now a hometown national champion.

Congratulations Bryce!

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O’Mara: New Alstom contract another 'foundation of manufacturing' for Southern Tier (UPDATED, August 27th)

August 26, 2016

"The fact that the new Alstom-Amtrak contract has been signed, sealed and delivered is cause for celebration in Hornell and across the Southern Tier. The creation of 400 manufacturing jobs at Alstom simply can’t be overstated," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara: Extension of IndyCar racing at The Glen fantastic news for the region! (UPDATED)

August 25, 2016

Senator O'Mara joined Governor Cuomo and other officials to make this morning's announcement at the New York State Fair.

American Red Cross issues urgent call for donors: 'Emergency Blood Shortage and the Need to Donate Now'

August 24, 2016

American Red Cross blood drives are especially critical during the summer months.

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.