2012 Black History Month in the State of New York

Thomas F. O'Mara

February 16, 2012

Read the recently approved New York State Senate Resolution in honor of Black History Month.

View the newly unveiled commemmoration at the state's online "Hall of Governors."

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of February 21, 2017 ~ 'Water infrastructure rises as an urgent challenge'

February 21, 2017

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

Senator O'Mara salutes Presidents' Day, Monday, February 20, 2017

February 17, 2017

February 20, 2017 is observed as Presidents' Day.

O’Mara continues to sponsor legislation targeting meth crimes: repeat offenders, those cooking meth in presence of a child, would face harsher penalties

February 16, 2017

“We need tougher laws against these dangerous and irresponsible meth cookers who have no regard for the health and safety of the rest of us,” said Senator O'Mara.

Important slate of legislative budget hearings this week: Environment (Monday,9:30am), Education (Tuesday, 9:30am), Transportation (Wednesday, 9:30 am), Health/Medicaid (Thursday, 9:30am), and Housing (Friday, 9:30am) ~ Watch live here

February 16, 2017

"These 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 Senator O’Mara, who serves as Chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.