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O’Mara: State Parole Board needs to stop setting cop killers free
Albany, N.Y., June 4—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) joined members of the Senate and Assembly Republican conferences, and...
Jun 4, 20242 min read
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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of May 27, 2024 -- 'For As Long As We Remember'
Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative...
May 27, 20243 min read
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Memorial Day 2024 (See listings of area observances)
My very best wishes to all of you for a safe, enjoyable and, above all, meaningful Memorial Day weekend. From WETM-TV, "Memorial Day...
May 24, 20241 min read
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Area legislators pay tribute to Dundee state wrestling champion: Senate and Assembly honor Peyton Mullin in Albany (Watch)
In the photo above, Peyton Mullin and her mother, Leslie, hold copies of today’s Legislative Resolution and, from left to right, are...
May 21, 20243 min read
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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of May 20, 2024 -- 'Pay attention to where the state's energy policies are headed'
Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative...
May 21, 20243 min read
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O’Mara applauds state funding for projects in Montour Falls and Waverly
Elmira, N.Y., May 17—State Senator Tom O’Mara, a member of the Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council, today applauded the...
May 21, 20243 min read
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Seneca County Undersheriff Melinda Marquart honored as 2024 New York State Senate ‘Woman of Distinction’
Albany, N.Y., May 15—At a ceremony in the Legislative Office Building on Tuesday evening, State Senator Tom O’Mara (R-C, Big Flats) and...
May 15, 20243 min read
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Seneca County undersheriff will be honored as 2024 New York State Senate ‘Woman of Distinction’ on Tuesday
Albany, N.Y., May 13—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R-C, Big Flats) today announced that Seneca County Undersheriff Melinda Marquart will...
May 13, 20243 min read
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Listen to Senator O'Mara's May 13th 'Newsmaker' interview on WHCU Radio
Senator O'Mara joined WHCU Radio's Joe Salzone on the May 13th "Newsmaker" interview to discuss the recently enacted state budget and how...
May 13, 20241 min read
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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of May 13, 2024 -- 'Done with law and order?'
Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative...
May 13, 20243 min read
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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of April 29, 2024 -- 'Welcome to New York under one-party control'
Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative...
May 1, 20243 min read
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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of April 22, 2024 -- 'Syracuse tragedy continues to highlight lawlessness'
Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative...
Apr 23, 20243 min read
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O’Mara on late state budget: ‘Most bloated and wasteful government budget in America’
Albany, N.Y., April 22—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R-C, Big Flats), Ranking Member on the Senate Finance Committee, today called the final...
Apr 23, 20242 min read
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Senator O'Mara on late budget: 'No way to be doing a budget'
Albany, N.Y., April 18--State Senator Tom O'Mara (R,C-Big Flats), the Ranking Member on the Senate Finance Committee, today continued his...
Apr 18, 20241 min read
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O'Mara on late state budget: 'We're still in the dark here in Planet Albany'
Albany, N.Y., April 17--Joining Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt and other members of the Senate Republican Conference at a news...
Apr 17, 20241 min read
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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of April 15, 2024 -- 'RecruitNY all about protecting the future'
Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative...
Apr 15, 20244 min read
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O’Mara reminds area residents of ‘Recruit NY’ weekend
Albany, N.Y., April 11—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C,I-Big Flats) today reminded area residents that the Firemen’s Association of the...
Apr 11, 20243 min read
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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of April 8, 2024 -- 'The plague of lawlessness keeps spreading statewide'
Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative...
Apr 11, 20244 min read
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Listen to Senator O'Mara's April 8th 'Newsmaker' interview on WHCU Radio
Senator O'Mara joined WHCU Radio's Joe Salzone on the April 8 "Newsmaker" interview to discuss the late state budget and the need to...
Apr 10, 20241 min read
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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of April 1, 2024 -- 'NY's COVID-19 response still clouded in secrecy'
Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative...
Apr 4, 20244 min read
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