How can we get New York back to work?

Thomas F. O'Mara

November 15, 2011

One of the cornerstones of this year's state budget was the creation of 10 regional Economic Development Councils that have been working over the past several months to develop locally based, short- and long-term strategies for economic growth and job creation.

The 10 regional proposals, including plans for the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions, have now been finalized and submitted.

O’Mara: Taxpayers deserve 'zero tolerance' policy on Medicaid fraud and waste

June 15, 2017

Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano sponsor legislation targeting Medicaid fraud and waste.

Senate approves O'Mara's legislation to encourage emergency services volunteers: 'Property tax crisis in waiting’

June 15, 2017

"It’s a property tax crisis in waiting. It endangers the safety and security of cities, towns and villages throughout the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions, and statewide,” said Senator O'Mara.

Senate completing action today on legislative package to bolster New York's anti-heroin efforts

June 14, 2017

"We need to keep working, at every level of government, to keep our laws, programs, and services ahead of this public health crisis," said Senator O'Mara, a member on the Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction.

O’Mara to Assembly leaders: Act on ‘Brittany's Law’

June 14, 2017

“The public has a right to know and, most importantly, a right to the protection this registry would provide," said Senator O'Mara.