Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of August 17, 2026 -- 'Restoring commonsense public safety must be a priority'

August 17, 2026

bail reform; criminal justice; discovery; law enforcement; public safety

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

Many New Yorkers are looking for a redirection of priorities and resources to begin truly addressing unmet challenges and crises, as well as charting a course for a more sane, more sensible, and more sustainable state government. It's time to get this state back on track towards a safer and stronger future.

Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies, and more. Stop back every Monday for Senator O'Mara's latest column...

This week, "Restoring commonsense public safety must be a priority"