Senator O'Mara's weekly column "From the Capitol..."

Thomas F. O'Mara

January 24, 2011

It's going to be a pivotal year in New York State government. Here at the start of the 2011 legislative session, that's one thing most Albany observers already agree on. The challenges have never been greater. Throughout the year ahead, 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, "Jobs, Spending and Taxes."

One week to go: Vote to help The Glen take checkered flag as America's ‘Best NASCAR Track’

July 8, 2019

“Let’s keep voting every day to help Watkins Glen International once again take the checkered flag as America’s best NASCAR track," said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of July 7, 2019 ~ 'Restoring some sense to state government'

July 8, 2019

Senator O'Mara shares his weekly perspective on issues facing New York State government.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of July 1, 2019 ~ 'Don't wait: Summer's gone in a blink'

July 1, 2019

Senator O'Mara shares his weekly perspective on issues facing New York State government.

O’Mara joins local officials to celebrate arrival of new Dansville Town Highway Department machinery: State funding instrumental in purchase of new gravel-making equipment for local shared services

June 25, 2019

In the photo above at today’s ceremony marking the arrival of the new gravel crusher in the background, from left to right: Dansville Highway Superintendent Ray Acomb, Senator O’Mara, Town of Wayland Highway Superintendent Ray Thielges, and Town of Cohocton Supervisor Tom Johnson.