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Thomas F. O'Mara

December 31, 2023

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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of February 6, 2017 ~ 'Raising awareness of cyber preparedness'

February 6, 2017

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

Legislative budget hearings this week: mental health (Monday, 1PM), taxes (Tuesday, 9:30AM), human services ( Wednesday, 9:30AM) ~ Hearings can be viewed live here

February 6, 2017

"The hearings give us an opportunity to directly question top Cuomo administration officials, as well hear directly from grassroots advocates and local officials on the impact the governor’s plan would have on our local communities, schools, economies and property taxpayers,” said O’Mara, a member of the Senate Finance Committee.

O’Mara reminds area residents: ‘2017 Community and Legislative Survey’ available online to share input on range of regional challenges and priorities as Legislature continues state budget hearings

February 2, 2017

“It’s not a scientific poll in any traditional sense, but it does offer meaningful and useful snapshots of what’s on the minds of area residents paying attention to state government and willing to give some thought to the choices being debated at the Capitol,” said Senator O’Mara.

O’Mara reintroduces legislation to create paint recycling program and cut costly local burden

February 1, 2017

"This legislation exemplifies how much we can accomplish by working together with industry on important environmental concerns," said Senator O'Mara, who chairs the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.