Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Oklahoma

Thomas F. O'Mara

May 21, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Oklahoma.

Statement from New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo.

"How to help Oklahoma tornado victims"

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of May 22, 2017 ~ 'Volunteering on the decline?'

May 22, 2017

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

Senate approves ‘Mitchell's Law’: O’Mara co-sponsors legislation to strengthen protections for K-9 officers

May 19, 2017

"These amazing police work dogs, as well as police work horses, have earned and deserve this action to protect their safety," said Senator O'Mara.

State Senate approves legislation authorizing ride-sharing companies to operate Upstate by July 4th: O’Mara co-sponsors measure and cites economic, other benefits

May 17, 2017

Legislation co-sponsored by Senator O’Mara would allow ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft to begin operating in upstate New York State by June 29, in time for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Senate unanimously approves O’Mara's paint recycling legislation: O’Mara, state Association of Counties continue to call it important mandate relief action for local governments and taxpayers

May 17, 2017

At a news conference in the Capitol last June, from left to right, New York State Association of Counties Executive Director Stephen J. Acquario, Senator O'Mara and Senator Rich Funke call on Assembly leaders to approve Senator O'Mara's paint stewardship legislation.