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O’Mara legislation targets meth crimes: Harsher penalties for repeat offenders, cooking meth in presence of a child, meth lab explosions and fires

January 23, 2020

"The hazardous and toxic chemicals associated with these labs pose unacceptable risks to our neighborhoods and the public at large, as well as to the safety of police officers, firefighters, and other first responders," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara criticizes governor for failing to demand immediate changes to 'No Bail' law: Says so-called ‘reforms’ keeping New York communities at risk, continues to offer online ‘Repeal Bail Reform’ petition

January 21, 2020

"We should be acting today to put a stop to this madness. Not a day goes by without another story of another dangerous criminal being set free and or another repeat offender causing another death or another violent tragedy,” said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara on Cuomo budget: Watch out! More spending, more borrowing, more cost shifts

January 21, 2020

Senator O'Mara responded to Governor Cuomo's budget plan by asking, "Does it make sense, when you’re already overspending and overtaxing, to call for more spending and more borrowing that everyone knows will sooner or later require higher taxes?"

Governor Cuomo releases his 2020-2021 proposed New York State budget in Albany today: Watch the governor's presentation live at 1:00 p.m.

January 21, 2020

Governor Andrew Cuomo will outline his executive budget proposal in Albany today.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of January 20, 2020 ~ 'What are they thinking?'

January 21, 2020

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