Tips for staying safe, warm in frigid Twin Tiers, Finger Lakes ~ See safety reminders from state and federal emergency management agencies

Thomas F. O'Mara

January 7, 2015

From the New York State Office of Emergency Management, "Winter Safety Tips"

From the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), "Winter Storms & Extreme Cold"

State legislators and local leaders: Local roads and bridges need greater state investment

March 7, 2018

In 2017, hundreds of "Local Roads Matter" advocates rallied in Albany for increased state aid for local roads, bridges and culverts. A winter storm forced the cancellation of this year's rally this week, but advocates and legislators are still calling on Governor Cuomo and legislative leaders to increase state support.

O’Mara, colleagues unveil 'Growing Strong’ plan to strengthen New York agriculture: Comprehensive strategy includes investments, tax and regulatory reforms

March 7, 2018

"We cannot risk New York State’s farmers being taxed, regulated and priced out of business," said Senator O'Mara, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.

Senator O'Mara welcomes NYS Dairy Princess Hailey Pipher of Chemung County to the State Capitol

March 5, 2018

From left to right: Gina Blakemore and her daughter, Sydney, of the Chemung County Dairy Princess Program, Senator O'Mara, NYS Dairy Princess Hailey Pipher, Melissa Bower of the Chemung County Farm Bureau, and Chemung County Farm Bureau President Ashur Terwilliger.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of March 5, 2018 ~ 'The impact of invasive species is staggering'

March 5, 2018

Senator O'Mara shares his weekly perspective on issues facing New York State government.