From the Capitol

Thomas F. O'Mara

January 10, 2011

It’s going to be a pivotal year in New York State government. That's at least one agreement that's already been reached here at the start of the 2011 legislative session. Throughout the year ahead, I'll be offering a weekly perspective on many of the key issues, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and services, and much more. So check in every Monday for my latest column “From the Capitol…”

This week, “Beginning My Senate Service.”

Senator O’Mara, colleagues call on federal government to deliver immediate farm aid

April 14, 2020

"It threatens the future of family farms regionally and statewide, many of whom were already struggling under high costs and overregulation in New York State before the pandemic hit. Family farms need immediate assistance," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara, Senate Republican colleagues urge Governor to exempt corrections officers, other frontline state employees from wage hike freeze: 'We hope you will agree that New York needs to put actions of support behind our words of support.'

April 13, 2020

State Senate Republicans today urged Governor Cuomo to exempt state corrections officers and other state employees on the front lines of the COVID-19 response from a recent freeze on a scheduled salary increase.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of April 13, 2020 ~ 'Completing the Census helps us move forward'

April 13, 2020

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

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you on this Easter Sunday

April 12, 2020