Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of February 3, 2025 -- 'NY’s energy plan still loaded with unanswered questions'

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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

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

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of May 3, 2021 ~ 'An alarm sounding louder than ever'

O’Mara again calls for Senate Investigations Committee to issue subpoenas to push for answers, accountability in NY's COVID-19 nursing home deaths

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