Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of July 21, 2025 -- 'NY's all-electric school bus mandate needs an overhaul'

Thomas F. O'Mara

July 21, 2025

Electric school bus mandate; unfunded state mandates

Senator O'Mara

Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature.

Area legislators pay tribute to local GST BOCES student honored as ‘Student of the Year'

October 16, 2019

At Senator O’Mara’s district office in Elmira on Wednesday, Assemblyman Friend (far left) and Senator O’Mara present a Legislative Proclamation to Carrie Parkhurst honoring her NYACCE “Student of the Year” award.

O’Mara: Revitalization award for Hornell continues laying foundations for entire Southern Tier region

October 9, 2019

“We are grateful for this significant state investment in the future of Hornell and the entire Southern Tier region. Hornell offers exciting foundations on which to build, beginning with the incredible success of Alstom and the many industries that support the design and building of America's first high-speed rail," said Senator O'Mara.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Find Out More

September 30, 2019

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Find Out More

September 30, 2019

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.