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 hosts 'Drought Forum' for regional farmers on Tuesday, September 13 ~ Forum brings together top state and local officials to provide information, answer questions on drought assistance, tour area farms (UPDATED, September 20: Video Available)

September 14, 2016

David Covert (foreground) of Damin Farms, LLC, a large family dairy and corn farm in Prattsburgh, Steuben County discusses the impact of the drought with Sen. O'Mara and other state and local officials.

Watch Sen. O'Mara at the Legislature's recent Joint Public Hearing on Water Quality and Contamination ~ Highlights new law to require testing for lead in school drinking water as an example of how legislative process can and should work better

September 13, 2016

Seantor O'Mara serves as Chairman of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of September 12, 2016 ~ 'Setting a new standard, in more ways than one'

September 12, 2016

New York State Capitol

Statement from Senator O'Mara on the death of Assemblyman Bill Nojay

September 9, 2016

“I am truly saddened to hear this terrible news of Bill’s passing," said Senator O'Mara.