My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you on this Easter Sunday

Thomas F. O'Mara

April 12, 2020

Easter

Originally published in NY Senate

On this Easter Sunday, my sincerest thoughts and prayers go out to all of you and your families, friends, and neighbors.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of June 1, 2020 ~ 'Time to end government by executive order'

June 1, 2020

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

O’MARA, COLLEAGUES CALL ON CUOMO, LEGISLATIVE LEADERS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR COVID-19 NURSING HOME CRISIS: Local homes and caregivers are ‘overburdened, overwhelmed, and under pressure’

May 29, 2020

“The dangers and shortcomings of government solely by executive order have become clear," said Senator O'Mara.

O’MARA: TIME TO REIN IN CUOMO’S EXECUTIVE POWERS: End ‘government by executive order’ and restore legislative checks and balances

May 28, 2020

"The dangers and shortcomings of government by executive decision making only have become clear. A legislative process without checks and balances can go too far and fail to be effective," said Senator O'Mara.

O'Mara, Palmesano and Friend call on Cuomo administration to release funding for local road and bridge work: Warn that a prolonged slowdown on local road and bridge projects will have severe economic consequences and lead to job losses

May 27, 2020

"We do not believe New York State can afford to risk the consequences of a further prolonged slowdown in local road and bridge work,” the area lawmakers wrote.