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 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.

Statement from Senator O'Mara on the sudden and unexpected passing of Yates County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mike Linehan

February 15, 2017

Yates County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mike Linehan died suddenly earlier today.