National observance of the 100th Anniversary of America's entry into World War I on April 6, 1917

Thomas F. O'Mara

April 6, 2017

Veterans Appreciation

America entered the Great War 100 years ago today on April 6, 2017.

The nation today officially commemorates the 100th anniversary of U.S. involvement in World War I.

Visit New York State's 100th Anniversary Centennial Website.

Read more from USA Today, "What you need to know about Thursday's World War I Centennial event"

And visit the National World War Museum and Memorial HERE.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of June 5, 2017 ~ 'From the ground up spans FDR to today'

June 5, 2017

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

Local lawmakers: Prestigious national honor for Food Bank of the Southern Tier (UPDATED: Read and watch more)

June 1, 2017

From left to right at this morning's "Food Bank of the Year Award" celebration: Assemblyman Friend, Assemblyman Palmesano, Senator O'Mara, Senator Akshar, and Food Bank of the Southern Tier President & CEO Natasha Thompson.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of May 29, 2017 ~ 'We will remember our veterans'

May 30, 2017

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

Local Memorial Day observances: Read and watch more

May 26, 2017

Memorial Day 2017 will be observed on Monday, May 29.