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.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of May 25, 2020 ~ 'We will honor Memorial Day'

May 25, 2020

It may be different in so many ways at this moment of observance -- but the spirit of this salute will endure and remain strong for the future.

O’Mara, colleagues call on Cuomo to take responsibility for COVID-19 nursing home crisis: Local homes and caregivers are ‘overburdened, overwhelmed, and under pressure’

May 20, 2020

“Governor Cuomo can’t just issue another directive or another unfunded state mandate out of Albany and leave this nursing home crisis to be addressed at the local level," said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of May 18, 2020 ~ 'An important step on a long road back'

May 18, 2020

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

O’Mara renews call for independent investigation of COVID-19 nursing home crisis

May 15, 2020

"An independent investigation is warranted and necessary for the families who have lost loved ones, the caregivers putting themselves at risk, and to ensure better and safer policies moving forward,” said Senator O'Mara.