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

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

O’Mara: Nomination process underway for Senate's 20th Annual ‘Women of Distinction’ Tribute

February 24, 2017

In 2016, Senator O’Mara paid tribute to Dawn R. Smith, Transition and Care Management (TCM) Program Manager at the Bath VA Medical Center and a well-known local veterans’ advocate.

Palmesano and O’Mara sponsor forum in Corning today featuring Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro to share his ‘ThinkDIFFERENTLY’ initiative with area leaders in business, government and the not-for-profit sector (UPDATED, February 24)

February 23, 2017

Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano (r.) hosted Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro (c.) in Corning today for a discussion with local leaders on the county executive's "ThinkDIFFERENTLY" initiative.

Palmesano and O'Mara sponsoring local roundtable featuring Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro in Corning on Thursday

February 23, 2017

Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano have invited Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro to discuss his "ThinkDIFFERENTLY" initiative in Corning on Thursday.

O’Mara sponsors legislation to expand tax relief for small businesses and farmers

February 22, 2017

“Studies continue to recognize New York as the state with the highest tax burden in the nation. It remains an unfair and unreasonable burden on individual taxpayers, families, farmers, employers and workers," said Senator O'Mara.