Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of October 6, 2025 -- "PROTECT Act seeks more responsible law and order"

Thomas F. O'Mara

October 8, 2025

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Senator O'Mara

Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of August 20, 2018 ~ 'Thank you to emergency responders'

August 21, 2018

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

Local public libraries awarded state grants

August 21, 2018

"These ongoing investments will help more and more of our public libraries stay ahead of the curve to continue meeting the increasing demand. It’s an investment in education and economic growth,” said Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano.

O’Mara and Palmesano: Final weekend of voting to designate the Finger Lakes as America's ‘Best Wine Region’

August 16, 2018

"It’s another outstanding opportunity to keep the Finger Lakes region on the national map and to show our pride in Finger Lakes wine country," said Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano. In the photo above, Senator O'Mara visits with Dave Stamp, Vineyard Manager of Lakewood Farm and Lakewood Vineyards.

State of Emergency issued for portions of Finger Lakes, Southern Tier and CNY

August 14, 2018