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Thomas F. O'Mara

( R, C ) 58th Senate District

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legislative process

O’Mara charges legislative leaders fail again to limit Cuomo's executive powers: Says it’s time to end ‘government by executive order’ and restore legislative checks and balances

July 21, 2020

"The dangers and shortcomings of government by executive order have become clear. A legislative process without checks and balances goes too far and fails to be effective," Senator O'Mara said.

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Coronavirus Pandemic; COVID-19

Senator O'Mara's weekly column ~ for the week of July 20, 2020 ~ 'Cuomo shutdown of local economies goes too far'

July 17, 2020

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

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Coronavirus; COVID-19; Seniors; Nursing Homes; Adult Care Facilities

O’Mara, colleagues call on State Senate leaders to use subpoena power to compel testimony from Cuomo, other officials on nursing homes

July 16, 2020

New York’s nursing homes have been impacted disproportionately hard, with deaths in the facilities accounting for roughly one-third of overall coronavirus-related deaths in the state.

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Coronavirus Pandemic; COVID-19

O’Mara: Important that NYS school guidance recognizes need for flexibility, regional balance

July 13, 2020

“We need flexibility,” Senator O'Mara said at last week's press conference at the GST BOCES. “One size doesn’t fit all. I think we need to plan now based on what the conditions are and adjust accordingly as conditions change.”

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Coronavirus Pandemic; COVID-19

Senator O'Mara's weekly column ~ for the week of July 13, 2020 ~ 'No recess this summer for area school districts'

July 13, 2020

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