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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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2016 Regional Economic Development Council awards announced today in Albany: Read more about Southern Tier and Finger Lakes funding

December 8, 2016

Members of the Southern Tier REDC join Governor Cuomo and other officials at today's awards announcement.

O’Mara praises new online tool to help those suffering from addicition find help: FindAddictionTreatment.ny.gov launched this week

December 8, 2016

“We need to keep expanding these prevention, treatment and recovery programs and services to ensure that individuals and families suffering from addiction have access to the help they need,” said Senator O’Mara, a member of the Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction.

O’Mara issues reminder that NYS Correction Officer recruitment effort underway

December 8, 2016

“New York State’s correction officers are among our bravest, most dedicated, respected and valuable public servants,” said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara to appear later tonight on 'Capital Tonight' to discuss recent vetoes by NY Governor Andrew Cuomo

December 7, 2016

Senator O'Mara will appear tonight on "Capital Tonight" with host Liz Benjamin.