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!

Read more in The Leader...

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.

Take 20 minutes to listen to the unbelievable story of Vietnam Veteran, Retired Lt. Col. Charles Kettles, who earlier today was awarded the Medal of Honor, America's highest military decoration

July 18, 2016

Retired Lt. Col. Charles Kettles, a Vietnam Veteran, was awarded the Medal of Honor earlier today.

Last day to vote! Voting closes at noon: O'Mara, Palmesano urge strong regional showing on the final day for Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, which remains in the lead in USA Today's "America's Best Waterfront Hotel" contest

July 18, 2016

Once again we have an opportunity to keep the Finger Lakes region on the national map!

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of July 18, 2016 ~ 'The fight against invasive species goes on'

July 18, 2016

New York State Capitol