Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of February 17, 2025 -- 'NY's all-electric school bus mandate still ignoring STOP signs'

February 17, 2025

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Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature.

Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies, and more. Stop back every Monday for Senator O'Mara's latest column...

This week, "NY's all-electric school bus mandate still ignoring STOP signs"

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Senator O'Mara maintaining ‘One-Stop’ webpage to help constituents access COVID-19 information, updates

March 20, 2020

Senator O'Mara is maintaining a “One-Stop” webpage on omara.nysenate.gov compiling information and updates from state, federal, and local agencies and organizations on the COVID-19 public health crisis.

Senate unveils Women's History exhibit paying tribute to Elmira native, astronaut Eileen Collins: Tompkins County native Susan E. Hall also honored as one of New York’s first Civil War nurses

March 6, 2020

“Eileen Collins is an American hero, one of our nation’s most distinguished citizens, and we’re extremely proud of her as a native of Elmira and New York State. It’s a remarkable career and an inspirational life,” said Senator O’Mara.

Statement from Senator O'Mara on the passing of former Congressman Amory “Amo” Houghton, Jr.

March 5, 2020

"Amo's life and remarkable career in business and in public service was steadfastly defined by dedication, civility, compassion, great humor, and integrity. He absolutely set the standard for a commitment to the people and the workers of the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes," said Senator O'Mara.

State legislators and local leaders: 'Local Roads Matter' coalition again calls for greater state investment in locally owned roads and bridges across NYS (Watch More)

March 4, 2020

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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of February 17, 2025 -- 'NY's all-electric school bus mandate still ignoring STOP signs'

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Senator O'Mara maintaining ‘One-Stop’ webpage to help constituents access COVID-19 information, updates

Senate unveils Women's History exhibit paying tribute to Elmira native, astronaut Eileen Collins: Tompkins County native Susan E. Hall also honored as one of New York’s first Civil War nurses

Statement from Senator O'Mara on the passing of former Congressman Amory “Amo” Houghton, Jr.

State legislators and local leaders: 'Local Roads Matter' coalition again calls for greater state investment in locally owned roads and bridges across NYS (Watch More)

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