A Closer Look

Thomas F. O'Mara

February 8, 2011

Now that Governor Cuomo has released his 2011-2012 proposed New York State budget, attention turns to the Legislature's efforts to carefully and deliberately examine the details of the plan and assess its impact on local communities.

That process is underway at the Capitol this week with a series of joint public hearings held by the Legislature's fiscal committees.

The Senate and Assembly have also released their respective fiscal reviews of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's proposed 2011-2012 state budget. Read more...

I'm also continuing to meet with our local leaders, business owners, educators, and the representatives of many area groups, institutions, and organizations and encourage as much local input as I possibly can.

Senate approves O'Mara's legislation to encourage emergency services volunteers: 'Property tax crisis in waiting’

June 15, 2017

"It’s a property tax crisis in waiting. It endangers the safety and security of cities, towns and villages throughout the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions, and statewide,” said Senator O'Mara.

Senate completing action today on legislative package to bolster New York's anti-heroin efforts

June 14, 2017

"We need to keep working, at every level of government, to keep our laws, programs, and services ahead of this public health crisis," said Senator O'Mara, a member on the Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction.

O’Mara to Assembly leaders: Act on ‘Brittany's Law’

June 14, 2017

“The public has a right to know and, most importantly, a right to the protection this registry would provide," said Senator O'Mara.

Senate approves O'Mara's legislation creating ‘Upstate Transit Funding Board’ to ensure long-term viability of public transit systems

June 14, 2017

"Our public transit systems stand as cornerstones of 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.