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"

O’Mara secures state funding for new Pulteney Free Library: O’Mara calls public library the focus of community activity and pride, and a cornerstone of education

November 5, 2016

On a visit to the site of the future Pulteney Free Library last spring, Senator O'Mara meets with, from left to right: Library Director Barbara Radigan and Building Team members Carol McGill and Tom Smith.

New York Library Association honors O'Mara with 2016 ‘Outstanding Advocate for Libraries Award’: State’s largest library advocacy organization highlights O’Mara’s longtime commitment and support

November 4, 2016

Senator O'Mara receives the 2016 "Outstanding Advocate for Libraries Award" from 2016 NYLA Awards Chair and Immediate Past President Geoffrey Kirkpatrick.

O’Mara reports extremely positive results from new state-supported study of treatment for veterans suffering from PTSD: O’Mara has worked with Corning doctor who is a driving force behind development of innovative, successful treatment

November 3, 2016

Senator O'Mara speaks at a Senate news conference calling for state support for the project. Dr. Frank Bourke of Corning is shown at the far right.

Southern Tier Senators O'Mara and Akshar volunteer at the Food Bank of the Southern Tier on Thursday in support of the 'Farm to Food Bank' legislation they co-sponsor

November 3, 2016

"The 'Farm to Food Bank' law would be a meaningful addition to the goal of hunger-free communities and we are grateful to everyone at the Food Bank of the Southern Tier for their leadership in achieving this goal," said Senator O'Mara, shown in this photo with Senator Fred Akshar and Food Bank President & CEO Natasha Thompson.