Senator O'Mara inducts Tony Specchio into the Senate's Veterans' Hall of Fame

Thomas F. O'Mara

May 21, 2014

Veterans

Anthony J. "Tony" Specchio, Sr. of Watkins Glen is Senator O'Mara's 2014 inductee into the New York State Senate Veterans' Hall of Fame.

Senate approves legislation authorizing ride-sharing companies to operate Upstate

February 6, 2017

“Our upstate communities are blocked from the economic, environmental and public safety benefits offered by Uber, Lyft and other ride-sharing companies,” said Senator O’Mara, vice chair of the Senate Transportation Committee.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of February 6, 2017 ~ 'Raising awareness of cyber preparedness'

February 6, 2017

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

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.