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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Local public libraries awarded state grants ~ O'Mara, Palmesano, Friend say grants will help libraries undertake renovations, upgrades

June 30, 2016

Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano sponsored a new law last year to make broadband development projects eligible for state assistance.

O’Mara to governor: Sign critical mandate relief legislation and let's begin paying more attention to burden of unfunded mandates

June 29, 2016

"We need a future defined by property tax cuts, not smaller property tax increases," Senator O'Mara said.

Local municipalities awarded state aid for local roads through new PAVE-NY initiative ~ After years of effort, O’Mara and Palmesano say this year’s budget provides significant move forward in state support for local transportation infrastructure

June 29, 2016

Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano have joined local highway superintendents from every corner of New York State on the "Local Roads Matter" campaign.

O’Mara co-sponsors legislation approved by both houses of the Legislature to allow out-of-state firefighters to join local companies ~ O'Mara continues to highlight emergency services volunteer recruitment and retention challenge

June 28, 2016

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Local public libraries awarded state grants ~ O'Mara, Palmesano, Friend say grants will help libraries undertake renovations, upgrades

O’Mara to governor: Sign critical mandate relief legislation and let's begin paying more attention to burden of unfunded mandates

Local municipalities awarded state aid for local roads through new PAVE-NY initiative ~ After years of effort, O’Mara and Palmesano say this year’s budget provides significant move forward in state support for local transportation infrastructure

O’Mara co-sponsors legislation approved by both houses of the Legislature to allow out-of-state firefighters to join local companies ~ O'Mara continues to highlight emergency services volunteer recruitment and retention challenge

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