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"

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day ~ Saturday, April 29 ~ Find a collection site near you

April 27, 2017

O’Mara reminds area residents of upcoming 'Recruit NY' initiative on April 29-30: Statewide campaign focuses on challenge of recruiting volunteer firefighters

April 27, 2017

This year's "Recruit NY" weekend takes place on April 29-30.

Local municipalities to see boost in state support for local roads, bridges: O’Mara and Palmesano say this year’s budget continues significant move forward in state support

April 26, 2017

In the photo above from the March 8th “Local Roads Matter” support rally in The Well of the Legislative Office Building, from left to right in the center of the front row: Senator O'Mara, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan and Assemblyman Palmesano join legislative colleagues and local highway superintendents and highway department employees from every region of New York State.

Celebrating Service ~ National Volunteer Week ~ April 23-29, 2017 ~ Thank you!

April 24, 2017