The 2011 "Woman of Distinction"

Thomas F. O'Mara

May 25, 2011

Albany, N.Y., May 25--In Albany yesterday, Senator O'Mara paid tribute to Carol Berry of Hornell as a Senate 2011 "Woman of Distinction."

Legislative budget hearings this week: mental health (Monday, 1PM), taxes (Tuesday, 9:30AM), human services ( Wednesday, 9:30AM) ~ Hearings can be viewed live here

February 6, 2017

"The hearings give us an opportunity to directly question top Cuomo administration officials, as well hear directly from grassroots advocates and local officials on the impact the governor’s plan would have on our local communities, schools, economies and property taxpayers,” said O’Mara, a member of the Senate Finance Committee.

O’Mara reminds area residents: ‘2017 Community and Legislative Survey’ available online to share input on range of regional challenges and priorities as Legislature continues state budget hearings

February 2, 2017

“It’s not a scientific poll in any traditional sense, but it does offer meaningful and useful snapshots of what’s on the minds of area residents paying attention to state government and willing to give some thought to the choices being debated at the Capitol,” said Senator O’Mara.

O’Mara reintroduces legislation to create paint recycling program and cut costly local burden

February 1, 2017

"This legislation exemplifies how much we can accomplish by working together with industry on important environmental concerns," said Senator O'Mara, who chairs the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.

Senate approves 'Kirby & Quigley's Law' to strengthen animal cruelty penalties; O’Mara co-sponsors legislation, urges Assembly action

February 1, 2017

“We have an opportunity to turn a horrific tragedy for this Montgomery County family into a positive action that could help prevent anyone else from having to face the similar, violent murder of members of their family,” said Senator O’Mara.