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.”

O’Mara reminder: Online petition calling for repealing, reworking 'No Bail' law

February 12, 2020

Repeal bail reform

O’Mara and Palmesano share local concerns over Cuomo's proposed state budget: Pledge to work to prevent state efforts to ‘pass the buck on fiscal responsibility’

February 11, 2020

In the photo above in the state Assembly Chamber, from left to right: Senator O’Mara, Corning City Manager Mark Ryckman, Corning Mayor Bill Boland, Corning City Councilmember Alison Hunt, and Assemblyman Palmesano.

O’Mara continues to encourage local input on '2020 Community and Legislative Survey’: Online questionnaire seeks input on range of regional, statewide challenges

February 10, 2020

“This annual survey helps provide meaningful and useful snapshots of what’s on the minds of area residents paying attention to state government and willing to give some thought to the choices being debated and decided in Albany,” said Senator O’Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of February 10, 2020 ~ 'A dangreous, failed law stays in place'

February 10, 2020

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