'Chemung County recognizes September 8th-14th as Suicide Prevention Week'

Thomas F. O'Mara

September 9, 2014

Counties and states across the nation are recognizing September 8th-14th 2014 as National Suicide Prevention Week.

Read more HERE.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of February 29, 2016 ~ 'This law deserves four more years'

February 29, 2016

New York State Capitol

O'Mara, Palmesano meet to discuss challenges and concerns with Yates County legislators ~ Read more

February 25, 2016

Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano recently met with Yates County legislators to discuss local concerns and challenges.

Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction holds forum in Yates County ~ O'Mara, colleagues developing recommendations focused on prevention, treatment and law enforcement

February 24, 2016

Senator O'Mara brought the Senate Task Force on Heroin to Penn Yan on Tuesday night to hear local testimony on the heroin epidemic.

Senate approves extension of 'Lauren's Law' in ongoing effort to boost organ and tissue donations

February 24, 2016

Supporters of the legislation project that it will lead to 560,000 new organ donor registrees over the next four years.