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.

Senate approves O'Mara legislation targeting meth crimes: Repeat offenders, those cooking meth in presence of a child, would face harsher penalties

June 14, 2018

“We need even tougher laws against these dangerous and irresponsible meth cookers who have no regard for the health and safety of the rest of us,” said Senator O'Mara.

Senate approves 'Brittany's Law' for 8th straight year: O’Mara co-sponsors legislation to require domestic violence offenders to register, calls on Assembly leadership to act

June 13, 2018

“The public has a right to know and, most importantly, a right to the protection this registry would provide. The Assembly Democrat leadership needs to start putting victims’ rights ahead of violent criminals,” said Senator O'Mara.

Senate unanimously approves O'Mara's ‘Solar Panel Collection Act’: O’Mara says action offers a commonsense approach to waste management

June 13, 2018

"This legislation offers a commonsense, proactive, economically and environmentally sound approach to managing photovoltaic waste and keeping it out of landfills,” said Senator O’Mara, Chairman of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of June 11, 2018 ~ 'Priorities can't get lost in the shuffle'

June 11, 2018

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