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2012 legislative session begins Wednesday
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The 2012 legislative session begins this Wednesday, January 4th, when Governor Andrew Cuomo delivers his second State of the State message to the Legislature.
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Go to Newsroom![Senator O'Mara shares his weekly perspective on issues facing New York State government.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/article/main-image/weeklycolumn-image2_50.jpg?itok=VqTdR2Ck)
![In the photo above at today’s groundbreaking ceremony, from left to right: Watkins Glen Superintendent of Utilities Lee Kent; Kristin VanHorn, Director of the Schuyler County Planning Department; Watkins Glen Mayor Sam Schimizzi; Watkins Glen Village Trustee Gary Schmidt; Watkins Glen Village Trustee Laurie Denardo; Senator O’Mara; Assemblyman Palmesano; Schuyler County Administrator Timothy O’Hearn; Judy McKinney Cherry, Executive Director of the Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development and CEO of the Schuyler County IDA; and Dennis Fagan, Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/article/main-image/clutepark_newweb.jpg?itok=duOJpeTI)
![“I am proud to help support this legislation and move it through the legislative process in order to more fully recognize the sacrifices of America’s active military and veterans," said Senator O'Mara.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/article/main-image/militarypackage.png?itok=VrJYVGso)