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.

O'Mara and Palmesano issue final reminder to municipalities on BRIDGE-NY application process ~ Application deadline is this Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 ~ [UPDATE: 'Southern Tier the biggest upstate beneficiary']

September 6, 2016

At a "Local Roads Matter" news conference in Corning last fall, Senator O'Mara was joined by Assemblyman Palmesano, Assemblyman Chris Friend and regional highway superintendents to call for greater state support for local roads, bridges and culverts.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of September 5, 2016 ~ 'More jobs best way to honor Labor Day'

September 5, 2016

"Simply put, this job creation contract makes a major difference for the future of economic development, and to workers and families across the region," said Senator O'Mara.

Happy Labor Day, and Thank You to Our Workers!

September 5, 2016

"Our local workforce is second to none," said Senator O'Mara.

The Southern Tier's World Champions!

September 4, 2016

Senator O'Mara and the World Champion Maine-Endwell Little League Baseball team in Victory Lane at Watkins Glen International.