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O’Mara, Palmesano and Friend urge Governor to rescind proposed cut in funding for persons with disabilities: Say it puts residential facilities, services at risk

June 25, 2020

O’Mara, Palmesano and Friend called on Governor Cuomo and his administration to find a “better, more compassionate and more sensible solution.”

Cuomo administration ‘strikes again’: O'Mara says last-minute Phase 4 rules changes keep holding back local economies

June 24, 2020

"Local county leaders, local residents and workers, and local business owners have demonstrated extraordinary discipline and perseverance following state guidelines and faithfully playing by the rules to execute the COVID-19 response and protect public health. It’s not right for the Cuomo administration to keep arriving at the last minute with unexplained rules changes," said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of June 22, 2020 ~ 'Nursing home crisis demands independent scrutiny'

June 22, 2020

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

O’Mara supports Ortt to lead Senate Republican Conference: Looks forward to advancing common goals

June 19, 2020

"It’s a long-overdue and important step for our Upstate regions," said Senator O'Mara.

Southern Tier's state lawmakers urge Cuomo to let local leaders decide on in-person graduations: O’Mara, Palmesano and Friend continue to call on governor to recognize importance of this year’s ceremonies

June 16, 2020

"We encourage you to acknowledge that regional leaders have all along over the past several months done an outstanding job," the area lawmakers said in a letter to the governor.