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 and Palmesano welcome Watkins Glen high school students to the Capitol

May 1, 2019

In a joint statement, Senator O’Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano said, “We appreciated this opportunity to spend some time with these impressive young men and women, and to hear about their interest in government and the political process.

O’Mara promotes 'Justice Agenda' for crime victims

April 30, 2019

“Governor Cuomo’s Parole Board is releasing cop killers. Democratic senators are pushing legislation to grant parole hearings to dangerous inmates sentenced to life without parole. It is a dangerous and disturbing habit of favoring cop killers and other violent criminals over crime victims and their families and loved ones," Senator O'Mara said.

O’Mara, Palmesano continue to sponsor ‘Student Journalist Free Speech Act’ and praise Corning-Painted Post students for initiating the legislation and bringing issue to the attention of the State Legislature (UPDATED, May 1)

April 30, 2019

Senator O'Mara voices his support at today's news conference for the Student Journalists Free Speech Act.

REMINDER: 8th Annual ‘I Love My Park Day’ on May 4: Volunteer opportunities available to help beautify local parks, trails

April 30, 2019

“New York can boast of one of America’s outstanding systems of state parks, including a network of historic sites, parks and trails throughout the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions that is second to none,” said Senator O’Mara.