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

Thomas F. O'Mara

February 7, 2011

files/pdfs/OMaraColumn-2.7.pdf

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]

Area counties in line for homeland security grants: O’Mara says funding supports local first responders

September 17, 2018

“Emergency preparedness, response, and recovery are fundamental government responsibilities,” said Senator O'Mara.

Register online for September 10 emergency preparedness training in Corning: Event at Corning High School continues ongoing statewide initiative that has already trained 250,000 New Yorkers

September 6, 2018

"This emergency preparedness and response initiative has proven very popular, successful, and worthwhile," said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of September 3, 2018 ~ 'A tribute to compassion and daily work'

September 4, 2018

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

O’Mara and Palmesano: Thank you to voters for making Finger Lakes 'America's Best Wine Region’

August 31, 2018

“We are thrilled to have this chance to raise a glass to all of the voters who took the time, day after day, to let America know that the beauty and the value of the Finger Lakes wine region is unmatched," said Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano in a joint statement.