Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of May 1, 2017 ~ 'Heroin has no conscience'

Thomas F. O'Mara

May 1, 2017

Combating Heroin and Opioid Addiction

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

Our discussion covered the range of complex challenges posed by heroin including addiction prevention and treatment options, drug-related crimes, and other community and public health and safety impacts.

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 "From the Capitol..."

This week, "Heroin has no conscience"

O’Mara to Governor Cuomo and legislative leaders: Restore critical funding for upstate localities

February 11, 2019

"Senate Republicans will continue to stand up and speak out for our municipalities and local taxpayers. We will continue to oppose any state government actions that put them at risk," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara named ‘Legislator of the Year’ by the American Red Cross

February 6, 2019

American Red Cross-Finger Lakes Chapter Executive Director Brian McConnell congratulates Senator O’Mara following this year’s “Legislator of the Year” awards ceremony in Albany. The Finger Lakes Chapter covers Chemung, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne and Yates counties.

O’Mara continues to push legislation to end unfunded state mandates

January 31, 2019

Senator O’Mara said the legislation keeps attention focused on the need for New York to provide mandate relief to local governments and school districts.

O’Mara reminds homeowners in Chemung, Schuyler, other regional counties that February 4 is the deadline to apply for state relief funds: State fund open to homeowners hit by August 2018 flooding

January 30, 2019

Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano survey last summer's flooding damage.