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.

O’Mara: Senate GOP budget will reject tax and fee increases proposed by Cuomo

March 9, 2017

“The last thing a New York State taxpayer needs is to have to pay another tax or another fee,” said Senator O’Mara. “We need to be moving in the other direction, which means lower taxes and fewer fees.”

State legislators, local leaders urge stronger state commitment to local roads, bridges and culverts: Group calls on Governor Cuomo, legislative leaders to increase CHIPS base aid and bolster BRIDGE-NY funding (UPDATED with video)

March 8, 2017

Legislators and local highway superintendents from throughout New York State gathered in The Well of the Legislative Office Building in Albany today for the annual "Local Roads Matter" rally.

'Local Roads Matter' rally and news conference today in Albany

March 8, 2017

Legislators and advocates gathered in the State Capitol for last year's "Local Roads Matter" rally.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of March 6, 2017 ~ 'Did you hear about Women of Distinction?'

March 6, 2017

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