Senator O'Mara's weekly column "From the Capitol..."

Thomas F. O'Mara

February 7, 2011

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It's going to be a pivotal year in New York State government. Here at the start of the 2011 legislative session, that's one thing most Albany observers already agree on. The challenges have never been greater. Throughout the year ahead, Senator O'Mara will offer his weekly perspective on many of the key issues, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies, and so much more. Stop back every Monday for Senator O'Mara's latest column "From the Capitol..."

This week, "Task Force Here, Task Force There"

[see copy of column attached below]

O’Mara co-sponsoring Preservation League of NYS forum in Bath: ‘Road Map to Preservation’ presentation on Monday provides insights on the value of historic preservation to community and economic development

October 29, 2018

Saturday's 'National Prescription Drug Take Back Day' important to ongoing fight against abuse, addiction: Senator O’Mara sponsored new law in 2018 to expand year-round drug take back efforts in NYS

October 25, 2018

“It’s incredibly important that our local law enforcement leaders continue to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Their ongoing leadership in this overall effort to combat prescription drug abuse makes all the difference,” said O’Mara.

Senators O'Mara and Helming hold ‘Water Quality Roundtable' in Dundee on Wednesday: Forum brings together water quality advocates and experts to share information, discuss challenges (UPDATED)

October 24, 2018

"We know that the issue of water quality is here to stay," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara and Palmesano join local firefighters to welcome new trucks, equipment: State funding assisted purchase of new vehicles and rescue equipment

October 24, 2018

“Thank you to the Fremont and North Hornell firefighters, and their fellow first responders throughout the region, for their outstanding service to save lives and protect property,” said Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano.