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

Thomas F. O'Mara

April 19, 2011

It's going to be a pivotal year in New York State government. That's one thing most Albany observers already agree on. The challenges have never been greater. Throughout 2011, 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, "New York's not all big cities"

O’Mara reminds homeowners in Chemung, Schuyler, other regional counties that February 4 is the deadline to apply for state relief funds: State fund open to homeowners hit by August 2018 flooding

January 30, 2019

Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano survey last summer's flooding damage.

Local, state and federal agencies issue safety reminders as temperatures plunge below zero

January 30, 2019

Temperatures are expected to plunge well below zero this weekend.

O’Mara opposes ongoing erosion of Second Amendment rights in New York State

January 29, 2019

“Local, grassroots opposition to the SAFE Act and other overreaching and unnecessary gun control actions in New York State remains as strong as ever," said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of January 28, 2019 ~ 'Hold on to your wallets, New York'

January 28, 2019

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