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.

Statement from Senator O'Mara on the passing of Cornell University President Elizabeth Garrett ~ University calls for a moment of silence today at 4:00 p.m.

March 7, 2016

The University has announced a moment of silence that will be observed today at 4:00 p.m.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of March 7, 2016 ~ 'Is a new RV what NY needs?'

March 7, 2016

New York State Capitol

Area counties to receive federal emergency preparedness and response funding

March 4, 2016

"This aid will help many of our local first responders enhance their readiness to respond to disasters and emergencies," said O'Mara.

Senate approves O'Mara legislation to increase meth-related criminal penalties, target meth labs (UPDATED, March 3rd)

March 2, 2016

First responders at the site of a meth lab cleanup. "These labs pose unacceptable risks to our neighborhoods, police officers and first responders," Senator O'Mara said.