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."

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Senator O’Mara will honor local WWII Navy Veteran: The late Paul C. “Digger” Vendetti selected for induction into the NYS Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame

May 20, 2019

“So many veterans served our nation courageously and honorably, and then returned home to lift the lives of our local communities," said Senator O'Mara.

Senate approves bike safety legislation supported by O'Mara, who says new law would enhance motorist awareness, prevent accidents, bolster local safety efforts like tonight’s ‘Ride for Silence’ in Wisner Park

May 15, 2019

“With more and more cyclists sharing our roadways, we should take every reasonable step to make all drivers more aware of the need for safety,” said Senator O’Mara, a member of the Senate Transportation Committee.

Area lawmakers sponsor resolution paying tribute to local track and field champion Lily Hall: Dundee 8th-grader, member of Watkins Glen Indoor Track Club captured national Triple Jump Championship earlier this year

May 14, 2019