Independence Day 2011

Thomas F. O'Mara

July 4, 2011

My best wishes for a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July celebration.

And a reminder of the foundation of this proud national observance: America's Declaration of Independence.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of August 3, 2020 ~ 'A renewed blueprint for broadband development'

August 4, 2020

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

O'Mara renews call for Senate committee to use subpoena power to compel testimony from Cuomo administration

August 3, 2020

Senator O'Mara and the Senate GOP conference today today renewed calls for the Senate to use its subpoena power to compel testimony from the Cuomo administration.

Joint Senate-Assembly hearings underway today on COVID-19 nursing home crisis in New York State (Watch Live)

August 3, 2020

Two hearings over the next two weeks, beginning today, will focus on the COVID-19 nursing home crisis in New York State.

O’Mara, Friend and Palmesano call on Cuomo to stop delaying payments to nonprofit organizations: Say it’s worst time for state to pull back on obligations to not-for-profit sector lifelines during pandemic

July 31, 2020

They stressed that at the same time the COVID-19 crisis has increased the demand for human services to confront unemployment, food insecurity, child care and many other challenges, the state’s payment delays are jeopardizing the ability of many nonprofits to continue operating and providing programs and services.