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"

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State legislators and local leaders: Local roads and bridges need greater state investment

March 7, 2018

In 2017, hundreds of "Local Roads Matter" advocates rallied in Albany for increased state aid for local roads, bridges and culverts. A winter storm forced the cancellation of this year's rally this week, but advocates and legislators are still calling on Governor Cuomo and legislative leaders to increase state support.

O’Mara, colleagues unveil 'Growing Strong’ plan to strengthen New York agriculture: Comprehensive strategy includes investments, tax and regulatory reforms

March 7, 2018

"We cannot risk New York State’s farmers being taxed, regulated and priced out of business," said Senator O'Mara, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.

Senator O'Mara welcomes NYS Dairy Princess Hailey Pipher of Chemung County to the State Capitol

March 5, 2018