Legislature begins public hearings on Gov. Cuomo's proposed state budget: Watch live

Thomas F. O'Mara

January 28, 2013

Budget

The Legislature's fiscal committees begin a series of public hearings this morning on Goveror Andrew Cuomo's 2013-14 proposed state budget.

Watch live HERE.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of March 13, 2017 ~ 'Change for CHIPS moving forward'

March 13, 2017

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

Two weeks remaining to submit local nominations for the Senate's 20th Annual "Women of Distinction" tribute!

March 10, 2017

At the Senate's 2011 "Women of Distinction" awards ceremony in Albany, from left to right: Senator O'Mara, the senator's inaugural "Woman of Distinction" Carol Berry, Carol's son Richard, and Lorraine Patti, then-President of the Dormann Library Board of Trustees.

O’Mara: Senate GOP budget will reject tax and fee increases proposed by Cuomo

March 9, 2017

“The last thing a New York State taxpayer needs is to have to pay another tax or another fee,” said Senator O’Mara. “We need to be moving in the other direction, which means lower taxes and fewer fees.”

State legislators, local leaders urge stronger state commitment to local roads, bridges and culverts: Group calls on Governor Cuomo, legislative leaders to increase CHIPS base aid and bolster BRIDGE-NY funding (UPDATED with video)

March 8, 2017

Legislators and local highway superintendents from throughout New York State gathered in The Well of the Legislative Office Building in Albany today for the annual "Local Roads Matter" rally.