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Senator O'Mara statement on the resignation of NYS Health Commissioner Howard Zucker

September 23, 2021

"Andrew Cuomo, Howard Zucker, and others from that inner circle can resign, but there still needs to be accountability for the thousands of lives lost.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of September 20, 2021 ~ 'A recipe for crisis that New York can't afford'

September 20, 2021

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

O’Mara denounces ongoing release of state inmates: Says continued pro-criminal mentality endangers public safety

September 17, 2021

“It’s disappointing, to say the least, to see Governor Hochul fall in line with the continuation of what has been disastrous, dangerous, radical parole reform

O’Mara, colleagues urge Governor Hochul to delay any 'Farm Wage Board' action: Warn that lowering overtime threshold would further threaten already hard hit family farms and rural economies

September 14, 2021

“I was opposed to this Act, and especially the creation of this Wage Board, from the start. In fact, when this legislation was being debated I voiced my fear on the floor of the Senate about giving such far-reaching authority to an unelected, unaccountable body.

Local public libraries awarded state grants: Area lawmakers praise local libraries for public outreach and information throughout COVID-19 response

September 14, 2021

A public library is a fundamental resource for area families, seniors, and countless other community residents.