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Watch Live: Today's legislative hearing on the public protection proposals in Gov. Cuomo's proposed state budget
Thomas F. O'Mara
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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.
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Go to Newsroom![“I continue to strongly support these bipartisan efforts to recognize our most vibrant industries and take steps to help them grow, create more jobs and strengthen regional economies through the unlimited economic spin-off opportunities they offer,” said Senator O'Mara, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/omara-lakewood1_newweb.jpg?itok=-EuvvOyT)
![Assemblyman Chris Friend and Senator O'Mara at the official groundbreaking for the new hotel at Tioga Downs.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/tiogadowns1.jpg?itok=lZMmKYRP)
![“It’s a landmark achievement and we’re hopeful that this action in New York will lead to action in other states to protect children," said Senator O'Mara.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/lead-finalapproval_newweb_2.jpg?itok=mXoIEwre)