Memorial Day 2013

Thomas F. O'Mara

May 27, 2013

Veterans

On this Memorial Day, a straightforward and heartfelt thank you to all of our veterans -- past and present.

I share some additional thoughts in this week's column, "It is altogether fitting and proper"

Read the column here: http://www.odessafile.com/government-OMara119th

O’Mara says application process underway for state grants from new invasive species control program ~ O’Mara, Senate Majority colleagues fought for increased investment in 2016-17 state budget

January 19, 2017

The motorsports world mourns the passing of Jean Argetsinger, 'First Lady of American road racing'

January 19, 2017

Jean Argetsinger and racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart.

BRIDGE-NY funding awarded for local projects: After years of effort, O’Mara and Palmesano say state taking important steps to better support local roads and bridges

January 18, 2017

"The state’s recognition over the past several years of the importance of local transportation infrastructure and parity in statewide transportation funding will continue making a significant difference for our local governments, local economies, local property taxpayers and motorist safety locally and statewide," said Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano.

O’Mara welcomes Cuomo budget pledge to remove cost of 'indigent defense' from counties; Governor vetoed critical mandate relief legislation in 2016

January 18, 2017

I was highly critical of Governor Cuomo for vetoing a plan to achieve this very same mandate relief in 2016. So I look forward to seeing the governor’s plan and enacting a law this year to get county governments and local property taxpayers out from under this unfunded state mandate. It would mark a significant mandate relief action.