Watch Live: Today's legislative hearing on the public protection proposals in Gov. Cuomo's proposed state budget

Thomas F. O'Mara

February 6, 2013

The Legislature's fiscal committees continue a series of public hearings this week on Governor Andrew Cuomo's 2013-2104 proposed state budget.

Today's topic: Public Protection

Start Time: 10:00 a.m.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of June 25, 2018 ~ 'Fighting first-time drug use, and abuse'

June 25, 2018

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

O’Mara to young readers: Welcome to summer, and don't forget to read! Senate offers online summer reading program for families

June 21, 2018

“It’s the start of summer and I’m especially glad to join so many local public libraries and other groups and organizations to encourage summer reading,” said Senator O’Mara.

Senate approves O'Mara's legislation establishing paint recycling program to cut costly burden on local governments and foster government-industry cooperation

June 20, 2018

“This legislation exemplifies how much we can accomplish by working together with industry on important environmental concerns," said Senator O'Mara.

Senate approves legislation O'Mara co-sponsors to target meth-related criminal activity: New law would help law enforcement, O'Mara says

June 19, 2018

“We continue to see alarming increases across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions in the production, sale, and use of meth, as well as heroin and other illegal drugs," said Senator O’Mara.