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.

O’Mara joins colleagues in co-sponsoring 'Communities Heroes Protection Act'

March 21, 2018

“They are doing their jobs in an increasingly dangerous, hostile and, far too often, deadly environment where they are being targeted for violence simply because of the uniform they wear. It cannot be tolerated,” said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of March 19, 2018 ~ 'Budget adoption process reaches the homestretch'

March 19, 2018

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

O’Mara joins call for crackdown on prison contraband, co-sponsors Senate legislation calling for aggressive response

March 15, 2018

“We must take every step to protect correction officers, prison staff, inmates, and overall safety and security within the walls of our prisons," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara named to Environment-Agriculture-Housing budget conference committee meeting today at the Capitol (UPDATED)

March 15, 2018

Senator O’Mara will serve on the Legislature’s joint budget conference subcommittee on Environment, Agriculture and Housing.