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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of April 8, 2019 ~ 'An empty corner of the ring for Upstate'

April 8, 2019

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

O’Mara highlights failure to fund continued state investment to combat Lyme, other tick-borne diseases: Calls it a setback to recent efforts to keep focus on stopping the disease's spread

April 4, 2019

"Important actions over the past several years have helped broaden the state’s overall response to the spread of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, and it has made a difference on the local level. Nevertheless, much more needs to be done, particularly in the areas of reporting, testing and treatment, and education and awareness," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara, Palmesano: Keep voting for Gaffer District in ‘America's Main Streets’ competition

April 3, 2019

"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.

O’Mara: New Democratic budget shirks state responsibility by creating a new tax and shifting cost to counties

April 1, 2019

"The new state budget once again ignores the burden already facing upstate local property taxpayers and shirks another state responsibility,” said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara and Palmesano: Governor Cuomo, state Democrats deliver message that 'Local Roads Don't Matter'

April 1, 2019

"It pulls the foundation out from under local roads and bridges throughout this state. It turns its back on local infrastructure, local economies, local property taxpayers, and local motorists. It’s a disgrace,” said Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano.