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O’MARA AND PALMESANO WELCOME FUNDING FOR REGIONAL RURAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS: Say new state and federal funding investing in ‘21st Century’ infrastructure

June 26, 2018

“Upstate rural populations rely on these local transit systems as absolute lifelines to get to work and back, secure educational opportunities, access health services, go to the grocery store, and access other needs and services," said Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano.

Senator O'Mara recognizes "Nurturing Community Day" in Chemung County and helps kick off the free summer meals for kids program

June 25, 2018

Senator O'Mara presents a Legislative Resolution recognizing "Nurturing Community Day" in Chemung County.

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.