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..."

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O’Mara and Palmesano cheer selection of Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel as ‘America’s Best Waterfront Hotel’ in USA Today contest ~ 'Thank you to all of the loyal regional voters who once again rallied behind one of our own!'

August 5, 2016

“What a great victory for the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, the Finger Lakes region and all of the loyal regional voters who once again rallied behind one of our own!," said Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano.

New York State Sheriff's Association summer camp receives Walmart Foundation grant to assist camp's nutrition education program ~ O'Mara praises camp's efforts to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged and at-risk youth

August 4, 2016

"The camp provides a fantastic educational and recreational experience and opportunity for economically disadvantaged youth," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara: E-waste recycling grant program for municipalities to begin in October ~ Calls funding through this year’s EPF critical ~ (UPDATE, August 4: 'Steuben to seek e-waste grant to save free program')

August 4, 2016

"The recycling of electronic waste has become extremely burdensome and costly for local governments and property taxpayers," said Senator O'Mara.

State, local leaders announce funding for completion of Hilton Garden Inn project ~ O'Mara says new funding will allow project to restart as critical piece of the economic revitalization of city’s Northside (UPDATED, August 3)

August 2, 2016

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O’Mara and Palmesano cheer selection of Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel as ‘America’s Best Waterfront Hotel’ in USA Today contest ~ 'Thank you to all of the loyal regional voters who once again rallied behind one of our own!'

New York State Sheriff's Association summer camp receives Walmart Foundation grant to assist camp's nutrition education program ~ O'Mara praises camp's efforts to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged and at-risk youth

O’Mara: E-waste recycling grant program for municipalities to begin in October ~ Calls funding through this year’s EPF critical ~ (UPDATE, August 4: 'Steuben to seek e-waste grant to save free program')

State, local leaders announce funding for completion of Hilton Garden Inn project ~ O'Mara says new funding will allow project to restart as critical piece of the economic revitalization of city’s Northside (UPDATED, August 3)

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