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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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Listen to Senator O'Mara on WLEA's 'Top Story' interview with Brian O'Neil

July 18, 2017

Senator O'Mara discussed several topics on a recent interview with WLEA's Brian O'Neil.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of July 17, 2017 ~ 'Keep up the fight against invasive species'

July 18, 2017

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

Promoting summer reading and public libraries at the Addison Public Library's summer reading program

July 13, 2017

Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano (far r.) visited the Addison Public Library summer reading program on Thursday. From left to right above: Pat McAllister, Library Director Lori-Joy Patterson, Senator O'Mara, and Assemblyman Palmesano.

Final days of voting to help The Glen take checkered flag as America's ‘Best NASCAR Track’: Area legislators urge residents to ‘finish strong’

July 13, 2017

"It’s a great opportunity to help keep the Finger Lakes region on the national map and to show our pride in The Glen as a favorite destination for visitors from across the country, a cornerstone of our leading tourism industry, and a driving force for charity, community service, and economic development," said Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano.