Listen to Senator O'Mara's June 10th 'Newsmaker' interview on WHCU Radio

Thomas F. O'Mara

June 10, 2024

2024 Legislative Session

Senator O'Mara

Senator O'Mara joined WHCU Radio's Joe Salzone on the June 10th "Newsmaker" interview to discuss the recently concluded regular session of the New York State Legislature.

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O’Mara, Senate GOP get behind ‘Protect Those Who Protect Us’ legislation: During National Police Week, call for action against increasing anti-police violence and pro-criminal policies

May 11, 2021

"We cannot sit back and simply accept and tolerate the ongoing attacks on the men and women in law enforcement serving to protect our communities and neighborhoods.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of May 10, 2021 ~ 'No, governor, nursing homes tragedy not 'smart'"

May 10, 2021

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

Regional lawmakers urge Governor to allow full reopening of local DMV offices: Say it’s unacceptable that local residents are sometimes waiting three to four weeks for appointments

May 7, 2021

O’Mara and Palmesano, who recently met with local leaders across the region, said that it’s unacceptable that local residents are waiting, on average, three to four weeks for appointments at local DMV offices. Furthermore, they said that county leaders are prepared to accomplish a safe and full reopening of their DMV offices.

O’Mara calls for income tax break for unemployed New Yorkers: Seeks immediate approval of legislation excluding $10,200 in unemployment benefits, as well an overhaul of the state’s unemployment system

May 5, 2021

We can’t keep piling financial burden upon financial burden and expect workers to ever get back on solid ground again.”