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.

New law, state investment will help expand industrial hemp production regionally, statewide: O’Mara has joined Governor Cuomo, Southern Tier Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo to sponsor laws encouraging the industry’s growth (UPDATED)

July 12, 2017

“These new laws and investments have continued to strengthen the foundation we’ve built over the past several years to place New York State at the forefront of a new, potentially billion-dollar industry. They will help diversify our agricultural economy, generate revenue, and create jobs," said Senator O'Mara, who joined Governor Cuomo at today's bill-signing ceremony at Cornell University.

One week of voting left to help The Glen take checkered flag as America's 'Best NASCAR Track’: O'Mara and Palmesano urge residents to keep voting online

July 10, 2017

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of July 10, 2017 ~ 'Next stop for rural public transportation'

July 10, 2017

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

Regional projects to combat invasive species awarded state funding: O’Mara, colleagues have fought for increased state investment

July 8, 2017

"The uncontrolled spread of aquatic invasive species threatens to devastate regional tourism economies and cost local communities hundreds of millions of dollars and thousands of jobs," said Senator O'Mara, chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.