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

Thomas F. O'Mara

January 21, 2025

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

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.

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

Senator O'mara 2019 Woman of Distinction

May 10, 2019

O’Mara honors Hornell mother, teacher and lifelong volunteer as a Senate ‘Woman of Distinction’: Pauline Holbrook represents 58th District in statewide tribute to women (UPDATE: Watch Polly receive a standing ovation at this year's Awards Ceremony)

May 9, 2019

“Pauline Holbrook exemplifies a commitment to family, community and country that highlights her recognition this year as a ‘Woman of Distinction,’" said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara: Senate Democrats wasting legislative session day on Washington, D.C. politics

May 8, 2019

This is a huge mistake and it’s all politics,” O’Mara said. “We should be above the fray and the nonsense that’s going on in Washington that my constituents are sick and tired of and want us to move forward.”

O’Mara blasts Senate Democrats for ongoing actions to favor criminals over crime victims: Criticizes scheduling votes on day that state honors fallen police officers

May 7, 2019

"It is a dangerous and disturbing trend of radically redefining criminal justice in New York State," said Senator O'Mara.