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Thomas F. O'Mara

May 13, 2011

The newly created Spending and Government Efficiency Commission, or SAGE Commission, is inviting public input on ways to cut government waste and smarten up about state spending.

We should take every advantage of the opportunity.

The SAGE Commission is charged with leading the first major overhaul of the state bureaucracy since the late 1920s -- which, from where I stand, makes it the No. 1 government reform effort underway in New York State today.

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Statement from Senator O'Mara on the cancellation of Woodstock 50

April 29, 2019

"Woodstock 50 would have been a historic show and a huge boon to the region economically,” said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara reminds area residents of upcoming ‘RECRUIT NY’ initiative on April 27-28: Statewide campaign focuses on challenge of recruiting volunteer firefighters

April 22, 2019

"The challenge of recruiting volunteer firefighters and EMTs, especially in our rural, upstate communities, deserves all of the attention it gets," said Senator O'Mara.

Reed, O’Mara and Palmesano sponsor forum in Penn Yan on mental health services: Shutdown at Soldiers & Sailors Hospital sounds the alarm among government reps, mental health providers and advocates

April 22, 2019

The April 22 forum will feature a panel of regional and state-level leaders.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of April 22, 2019 ~ 'The great central task of a better land'

April 22, 2019

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