New York State Remembers the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Thomas F. O'Mara

January 16, 2011

For more information on how New York State is paying tribute to the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., please visit the New York State Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday Memorial Observance website.

O’Mara, colleagues propose commission to investigate COVID-19 nursing home crisis: Legislative amendment defeated along party lines

July 23, 2020

“I and many others have called for an independent investigation into this crisis and tragedy since April," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara, Senate GOP get behind ‘Protect Those Who Protect Us’ legislation: Join sheriffs, other law enforcement calling for action against increasing anti-police violence and pro-criminal policies

July 22, 2020

Senator O'Mara and his colleagues joined law enforcement representatives at the State Capitol today to support the "Protect Those Who Protect Us" legislation.

O’Mara charges legislative leaders fail again to limit Cuomo's executive powers: Says it’s time to end ‘government by executive order’ and restore legislative checks and balances

July 21, 2020

"The dangers and shortcomings of government by executive order have become clear. A legislative process without checks and balances goes too far and fails to be effective," Senator O'Mara said.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column ~ for the week of July 20, 2020 ~ 'Cuomo shutdown of local economies goes too far'

July 17, 2020

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