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 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.

O’Mara and Palmesano raise a glass to regional voters: We did it again! Finger Lakes Wine Festival at The Glen named ‘America's Best' ~ Chosen No. 1 among festivals nationwide in USA Today Readers' Choice contest

August 19, 2016

The Finger Lakes Wine Festival was chosen as "America's Best" in the latest USA Today contest!