Governor Cuomo releases his 2020-2021 proposed New York State budget in Albany today: Watch the governor's presentation live at 1:00 p.m.

Thomas F. O'Mara

January 21, 2020

New York State budget

Governor Andrew Cuomo will outline his executive budget proposal in Albany today.

Governor Andrew Cuomo unveils his 2020-2021 proposed New York State budget in Albany today.

The governor's budget presentation can be viewed online HERE beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of January 14, 2019 ~ 'The high cost of overregulation'

January 14, 2019

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

O’Mara will serve on Senate Transportation and Environmental Conservation committees in 2019

January 11, 2019

Senator O’Mara stressed that all of his committee assignments will allow him to focus on many of the key issues still facing the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions, including strengthening industries like agriculture, manufacturing and tourism, environmental conservation, public safety and criminal justice, and transportation.

O’Mara: Who's going to look out for NYS agriculture?

January 10, 2019

"We will continue to oppose any state government actions that risk taxing, pricing, or regulating farmers out of business," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara: Focus on long-term fiscal responsibility, upstate economy tops 2019 agenda

January 9, 2019

In addition to economic development, ongoing tax relief, and establishing a permanent cap on state spending, Senator O’Mara said he will also continue to fight to roll back onerous state mandates, rules, and regulations in the new year.