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 Environmental Conservation Committee approves O'Mara legislation establishing paint recycling program: O’Mara urges Assembly action in 2017, says measure would cut costly burden on local governments and foster government-industry cooperation

February 14, 2017

“Working together can go a long ways on reaching an end result on other important issues that would benefit our state fiscally, economically and environmentally. The Assembly Democratic leadership should take action this session,” said Senator O'Mara, chairman of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.

National Donor Day: February 14, 2017

February 14, 2017

February 14, 2017 is National Donor Day.

National Salute to Veteran Patients Week, February 12-18, 2017

February 13, 2017

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of February 13, 2017 ~ 'Let's paint a different picture'

February 13, 2017

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