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]

Senate approves ‘Mitchell's Law’: O’Mara co-sponsors legislation to strengthen protections for K-9 officers

May 19, 2017

"These amazing police work dogs, as well as police work horses, have earned and deserve this action to protect their safety," said Senator O'Mara.

State Senate approves legislation authorizing ride-sharing companies to operate Upstate by July 4th: O’Mara co-sponsors measure and cites economic, other benefits

May 17, 2017

Legislation co-sponsored by Senator O’Mara would allow ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft to begin operating in upstate New York State by June 29, in time for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Senate unanimously approves O’Mara's paint recycling legislation: O’Mara, state Association of Counties continue to call it important mandate relief action for local governments and taxpayers

May 17, 2017

At a news conference in the Capitol last June, from left to right, New York State Association of Counties Executive Director Stephen J. Acquario, Senator O'Mara and Senator Rich Funke call on Assembly leaders to approve Senator O'Mara's paint stewardship legislation.

O’Mara and Palmesano: NYWIA’s annual ‘Sip and Sample’ continues to grow as part of Legislature’s work to promote New York-made products ~ Read and watch more

May 17, 2017

Senator O'Mara (far left) and Assemblyman Palmesano (far right) join participants at the 4th Annual "Sip and Sample" in the Legislative Office Building: NYWIA President Suzy Miles, Lawrence Doolittle (Proprietor, Frontenac Point Vineyard and Estate Winery), John Martini (Owner, Anthony Road Wine Company), Chad Hendrickson (Viticulturalist, Lakewood Vineyards), Sam Filler (Executive Director, New York Wine & Grape Foundation), and Carol Doolittle (Proprietor, Frontenac Point Vineyard and Estate Winery).