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O’Mara sponsoring online summer reading program: Senate teams up with NYS Library and local public libraries on summer long effort to encourage young readers

June 27, 2017

“I’m glad to have this opportunity to join with so many local public libraries and other groups and organizations seeking to encourage summer reading,” said Senator O’Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of June 26, 2017 ~ 'A new crop on the rise in NY'

June 26, 2017

Senator O'Mara shares his weekly perspective on the challenges and issues facing our region and state.

O’Mara and Palmesano: Help The Glen take checkered flag again as America's ‘Best NASCAR Track’

June 23, 2017

Next stop? Governor's Desk: Senate and Assembly approve O’Mara’s legislation establishing ‘Upstate Transit Funding Board’

June 23, 2017

“These systems provide critical links for thousands upon thousands of upstate residents and their jobs, medical appointments, schools, shopping, and other destinations. Public transit is also a cornerstone of the regional transportation systems vital to economic development, job growth, anti-poverty and housing initiatives, energy and environmental conservation,” said Senator O'Mara, vice chair of the Senate Transportation Committee.

Legislation approved to help expand industrial hemp industry regionally, statewide: O’Mara and Southern Tier Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo have sponsored laws encouraging the industry’s growth

June 21, 2017

"These new laws have continued to strengthen the foundation we’ve built over the past several years to place New York State at the forefront of a new, potentially billion-dollar industry," said Senator O'Mara, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.