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State Senate Democrats once again block O'Mara, Senate GOP effort to investigate Cuomo's COVID failures

April 19, 2021

“Senate Republicans have been demanding a top-to-bottom investigation of the Cuomo administration for months on end, with subpoena power, and every single one of our efforts have been ignored or blocked by the Senate Democrat supermajority.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of April 19, 2021 ~ 'What in the name of justice is going on?'

April 19, 2021

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

O’Mara and Palmesano say increased funding for local roads and bridges in state budget long overdue: Highlight agreement to provide additional state transportation aid

April 16, 2021

“Local roads are essential. This year’s state budget includes critical steps and increased funding to move forward on this priority. State investment in our local transportation infrastructure is vital to the post-COVID future of local communities, economies, environments, governments, and taxpayers.

O’Mara again calls for ending Cuomo's curfew for restaurants and bars

April 16, 2021

"One of the first that needs rescinding is this arbitrary, capricious, non-scientific curfew that continues to prevent restaurants, bars, taverns, and the entire hospitality industry from truly beginning a full recovery from the COVID-19 economic shutdown. It continues to destroy small business owners, their employees, and the livelihoods they depend on," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara legislation targets meth crimes: Harsher penalties for repeat offenders, cooking meth in the presence of a child, and meth lab explosions and fires

April 12, 2021

The hazardous and toxic chemicals associated with these labs pose unacceptable risks to our neighborhoods and the public at large, as well as to the safety of police officers, firefighters, and other first responders," said Senator O'Mara.

O'Mara and Palmesano issue final reminder to municipalities on BRIDGE-NY application process ~ Application deadline is this Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 ~ [UPDATE: 'Southern Tier the biggest upstate beneficiary']

September 06, 2016

O’Mara and Palmesano raise a glass to regional voters: We did it again! Finger Lakes Wine Festival at The Glen named ‘America's Best' ~ Chosen No. 1 among festivals nationwide in USA Today Readers' Choice contest

August 19, 2016

Official groundbreaking takes place on $12.5-million affordable housing complex in Corning ~ Read and watch more, 'Officials Break Ground on Lamphear Court Apartments in Corning'

August 19, 2016

Senator O'Mara 2019 Veteran Hall of Fame Nominee

May 21, 2019

Senator O'mara 2019 Woman of Distinction

May 10, 2019

Senator O'Mara's 2018 Veterans' Hall of Fame Nominee Warren A. Thompson

May 15, 2018

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