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.

Legislature gives final approval to O'Mara-Lupardo legislation to advance New York State's industrial hemp industry

June 16, 2016

Supporters recognize industrial hemp as a potentially lucrative way to provide new economic opportunities for farmers.

O’Mara, Palmesano and legislative colleagues honor National Spelling Bee co-champion Jairam Hathwar at the Capitol today ~ Watch Here

June 15, 2016

Senator O'Mara, Jairam, and Assemblyman Palmesano in the Senate Chamber.

O’Mara and Palmesano will host 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee co-champion Jairam Hathwar and his family at the Capitol on Wednesday ~ Watch Assembly (10 a.m.) and Senate (11:00 a.m.) sessions here

June 15, 2016

Scripps National Spelling Bee Co-Champion Jairam Hathwar of Painted Post.

O'Mara: Combat heroin agreement will strengthen response, lay groundwork for ongoing actions ~ Renews call for tougher penalties targeting heroin dealers and traffickers

June 14, 2016

Senator O'Mara held a Senate Task Force on Heroin hearing in Penn Yan earlier this year.