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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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!["It's been an outstanding effort so far and we can't stop now," said Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano in a joint statement.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/omara-palmesano_newweb_3.jpg?itok=VwBiX1Cm)
!["It’s another foundation of manufacturing that’s critically important to job growth in Steuben County, across the Southern Tier and all throughout Upstate New York," said Senator O'Mara, a member of the Senate Transportation Committee.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/alstom_newweb.jpg?itok=eX_-lbmt)