'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.

Legislation O'Mara co-sponsors to strengthen response to Lyme and tick-borne diseases gains Legislature's approval: Legislation follows recommendations of Senate Task Force

June 25, 2018

“We’ve taken important actions over the past few years to broaden the state’s overall response to the spread of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, but much more needs to be done, particularly in the areas of reporting, testing and treatment, and education and awareness," said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of June 25, 2018 ~ 'Fighting first-time drug use, and abuse'

June 25, 2018

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

O’Mara to young readers: Welcome to summer, and don't forget to read! Senate offers online summer reading program for families

June 21, 2018

“It’s the start of summer and I’m especially glad to join so many local public libraries and other groups and organizations to encourage summer reading,” said Senator O’Mara.

Senate approves O'Mara's legislation establishing paint recycling program to cut costly burden on local governments and foster government-industry cooperation

June 20, 2018

“This legislation exemplifies how much we can accomplish by working together with industry on important environmental concerns," said Senator O'Mara.