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"

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Senate approves legislation O’Mara co-sponsors to ensure volunteer firefighters have access to critical health care benefits; O’Mara urges Assembly action giving volunteer firefighters coverage for job-related cancer diagnoses (UPDATED)

January 24, 2017

“Our volunteer firefighters make great sacrifices to protect the health, safety and well-being of lives and property throughout our communities. They deserve and they’ve earned the health care coverage this legislation would provide,” said Senator O’Mara.

O’Mara and Lupardo urge state to strengthen parking garage safety inspections (UPDATED)

January 23, 2017

“We appreciated this opportunity to continue working with the Cuomo administration and providing input that we believe is critical to moving forward on this public safety priority," said Senator O'Mara, who was recently named Vice-Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of January 23, 2017 ~ 'Stark reminders on the heroin crisis'

January 23, 2017

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

'Watch live: Donald Trump's inauguration as 45th president of the United States'

January 20, 2017