Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of January 20, 2025 -- 'NYS government can't have it both ways'

January 21, 2025

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There's no question that Governor Hochul put forth an ambitious agenda on paper. And there's no question that it doesn't add up.

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This week, "NYS government can't have it both ways"

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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of January 25, 2021 ~ 'Budget adoption process kicks into virtual high gear this week'

January 25, 2021

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

O’Mara calls on Cuomo to extend his curfew for Sunday's AFC Championship: Says fans of the Buffalo Bills should be allowed to stay at restaurants, taverns, other establishments until the end of the game

January 23, 2021

"It’s a big night for the fans and the venues alike, and Governor Cuomo should let it play out," said Senator O'Mara.

Area state legislators cheer decision to start up high school sports: Recently called on Governor Cuomo to give go-ahead

January 22, 2021

"It’s an important step for athletes and their families, coaches, and entire school communities and we join them in looking forward to the return of high school sports,” the area legislators said.

O’Mara proposes legislative amendment to end Cuomo's 'government by executive order’: Calls for restoring legislative checks and balances (WATCH HERE)

January 20, 2021

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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of January 20, 2025 -- 'NYS government can't have it both ways'

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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of January 25, 2021 ~ 'Budget adoption process kicks into virtual high gear this week'

O’Mara calls on Cuomo to extend his curfew for Sunday's AFC Championship: Says fans of the Buffalo Bills should be allowed to stay at restaurants, taverns, other establishments until the end of the game

Area state legislators cheer decision to start up high school sports: Recently called on Governor Cuomo to give go-ahead

O’Mara proposes legislative amendment to end Cuomo's 'government by executive order’: Calls for restoring legislative checks and balances (WATCH HERE)

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