Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of July 21, 2025 -- 'NY's all-electric school bus mandate needs an overhaul'

Thomas F. O'Mara

July 21, 2025

Electric school bus mandate; unfunded state mandates

Senator O'Mara

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

O’Mara, Palmesano: One week to go to support Corning's Gaffer District in 'America's Main Streets’ competition

April 17, 2017

"It’s a chance to express our pride in one of the great downtowns anywhere, as well as to share our appreciation for all of the hard work that so many civic leaders and business owners have put into making the Gaffer District such an outstanding regional and statewide attraction,” said Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano in a joint statement.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of April 16, 2017 ~ 'Paving the way for better local roads'

April 17, 2017

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

April is "National Child Abuse Prevention Month"

April 13, 2017

Congratulations and Thank You!

April 11, 2017

April 11, 2017 marks the 100th Anniversary of the establishment of the New York State Police.