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O’Mara, legislative colleagues continue push for answers, accountability in NY nursing home deaths: Draft subpoena, urge immediate action (WATCH HERE)

February 3, 2021

“There’s one thing that we have highlighted and that we are clear on this week, We will not be muted!” said Senator O'Mara at the opening of today's news conference.

SENATE DEMOCRATS REJECT MOTION TO ISSUE SUBPOENAS IN NURSING HOME SCANDAL: Investigations Chair James Skoufis Refuses to Consider Motion, Mutes Microphone of Ranking Republican Member Senator Tom O’Mara (UPDATED: WATCH HERE)

February 1, 2021

"Every step of the way, the Senate Democrat Majority has been willing to give the Cuomo administration every opportunity to keep trying to cover its tracks and rewrite its false story on nursing homes," said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of February 1, 2021 ~ 'Attorney general report a beginning, not the end'

February 1, 2021

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

O’Mara says it's time for truth from Governor Cuomo: Requests subpoenas from Senate Investigations Committee, Senate GOP calls for resignation of DOH Commissioner Howard Zucker

January 28, 2021

Today’s report begins to forcefully expose the lies and the possible cover-up. Now every available action needs to be taken to compel the governor and his administration to tell the truth and be held accountable.”

O’Mara calls for fairness in funding for Upstate, local roads and bridges: At first legislative budget hearing, O’Mara stresses need for stronger state commitment to local roads and bridges

January 26, 2021

The restoration and strengthening of state support for local, upstate and rural roads, bridges and culverts must be a stronger priority in this budget.”