Legislature begins public hearings on Gov. Cuomo's proposed state budget: Watch live

Thomas F. O'Mara

January 28, 2013

Budget

The Legislature's fiscal committees begin a series of public hearings this morning on Goveror Andrew Cuomo's 2013-14 proposed state budget.

Watch live HERE.

'Getting the Lead out of Schools' ~ Watch Senator O'Mara and Assemblywoman Lupardo interviewed last night on Capital Tonight discussing a landmark new law they sponsored requiring schools to test drinking water systems for lead contamination

September 8, 2016

Senator O'Mara and Assemblywoman Lupardo being interviewed by Liz Benjamin on Capital Tonight.

O’Mara says new law will strengthen Finger Lakes, Southern Tier wine, craft beverage industries ~ Believes ongoing actions will boost regional agriculture, small business and tourism

September 7, 2016

“I continue to strongly support these bipartisan efforts to recognize our most vibrant industries and take steps to help them grow, create more jobs and strengthen regional economies through the unlimited economic spin-off opportunities they offer,” said Senator O'Mara, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.

'Officials Break Ground on New 161 Room Hotel at Tioga Downs' ~ Read and Watch More

September 6, 2016

Assemblyman Chris Friend and Senator O'Mara at the official groundbreaking for the new hotel at Tioga Downs.

O’Mara-Lupardo legislation to require lead testing in school drinking water systems signed into law ~ Lawmakers praise broad coalition of public health, environment and healthy schools advocates for helping secure enactment of first-in-the-nation law

September 6, 2016

“It’s a landmark achievement and we’re hopeful that this action in New York will lead to action in other states to protect children," said Senator O'Mara.