O’Mara, colleagues call for removal of ‘HEAT Act’ from budget negotiations

Thomas F. O'Mara

March 28, 2025

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“The New York Heat Act is a disaster in the making for the great majority of middle-class ratepayers throughout this state," said Senator O'Mara.

Enacting the NY Heat Act into law would be another hard hit for most ratepayers.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of March 22, 2020 ~ 'Day by day, one day at a time'

March 22, 2020

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

Senator O'Mara maintaining ‘One-Stop’ webpage to help constituents access COVID-19 information, updates

March 20, 2020

Senator O'Mara is maintaining a “One-Stop” webpage on omara.nysenate.gov compiling information and updates from state, federal, and local agencies and organizations on the COVID-19 public health crisis.

Senate unveils Women's History exhibit paying tribute to Elmira native, astronaut Eileen Collins: Tompkins County native Susan E. Hall also honored as one of New York’s first Civil War nurses

March 6, 2020

“Eileen Collins is an American hero, one of our nation’s most distinguished citizens, and we’re extremely proud of her as a native of Elmira and New York State. It’s a remarkable career and an inspirational life,” said Senator O’Mara.

Statement from Senator O'Mara on the passing of former Congressman Amory “Amo” Houghton, Jr.

March 5, 2020

"Amo's life and remarkable career in business and in public service was steadfastly defined by dedication, civility, compassion, great humor, and integrity. He absolutely set the standard for a commitment to the people and the workers of the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes," said Senator O'Mara.