O'MARA 'New York's border crisis continues to worsen'
N.Y. State Senator Tom O’Mara It’s no secret that the crisis at the nation’s southern border has established an epicenter right here in New York State — with no end…
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Enjoy concerts the old-school way
By Gwen Chamberlain Sir Elton John just wrapped up his final farewell tour, for now anyway. Billy Joel announced the last performance of his 10-year-long Madison Square Garden residency will…
New Yorkers are not done worrying about crime
N.Y. State Senator Tom O’Mara Recall what Governor Kathy Hochul told the Buffalo News back in May claiming that she and her Democrat supermajority allies in both houses of the…
Thanks for Nothing, Yates County Legislature!
John Christensen New York State law allows county and local governments to extend a property tax exemption of 50% to property owners age 65 and older with income limitations of…
What fiction has brought to the Oval Office
By Gwen Chamberlain Someone recently suggested that Tom Hanks should run for president, which set me to think about connections between Hollywood and the Oval Office. Of course, former presidents…
Re-dedicate yourself to the cause of justice
John Christensen May 25 marked the third anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, an event which set off a nationwide racial reckoning in 2020. Despite lingering conversations on justice…
'The bill for out-of-control legislating isn't free'
N.Y. State Senator Tom O’Mara America celebrates Independence Day this week, yet here in New York the observance comes at a time when this state appears on the way to…
'Keep turning the page this summer'
Numbers help tell every story. For example, many studies have helped make the case that children who read during the summer months make greater academic gains in the following school…
Commencement addresses: mixed messages
Follow your passion. No, don’t. That’s one of the arguments this time of year, when successful and rich people trade 15 minutes of encouragement for a ceremonial college degree. I…
‘Step outdoors and grow the economy’
Among other designations, the month of June is recognized as National Great Outdoors Month. That designation is worth some attention here in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions, especially at a time like now when we need to keep growing and strengthening every source of economic opportunity for local communities.
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