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Senate and Assembly host Cornell University ‘Hemp Forum’ in Albany: Farming, education and government reps, researchers and advocates will discuss strategies to continue growing NY’s industrial hemp industry (UPDATED: Watch a replay of today's forum)

May 22, 2018

Since 2014, Senator O’Mara and Assemblywoman Lupardo have worked closely with Governor Cuomo and his administration to enact new laws and policies that have jump-started the industry’s growth in New York State, as well as help secure an economic foothold for state farmers in the nation’s burgeoning industrial hemp industry.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of May 21, 2018 ~ 'Tick here, tick there, ticks everywhere'

May 21, 2018

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

O’Mara and Palmesano join county, village leaders to celebrate new Clute Park Kayak/Canoe Launch: Groundbreaking ceremony for a key project in Watkins Glen waterfront revitalization

May 18, 2018

In the photo above at today’s groundbreaking ceremony, from left to right: Watkins Glen Superintendent of Utilities Lee Kent; Kristin VanHorn, Director of the Schuyler County Planning Department; Watkins Glen Mayor Sam Schimizzi; Watkins Glen Village Trustee Gary Schmidt; Watkins Glen Village Trustee Laurie Denardo; Senator O’Mara; Assemblyman Palmesano; Schuyler County Administrator Timothy O’Hearn; Judy McKinney Cherry, Executive Director of the Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development and CEO of the Schuyler County IDA; and Dennis Fagan, Chairman of the Schuyler County Legislature.

Senate approves comprehensive legislative package addressing challenges for active military, veterans: O’Mara, colleagues support actions to bolster numerous programs and services

May 17, 2018

“I am proud to help support this legislation and move it through the legislative process in order to more fully recognize the sacrifices of America’s active military and veterans," said Senator O'Mara.

Senate approves legislation O'Mara co-sponsors to combat Lyme and tick-borne diseases: Legislation follows recommendations of Senate Task Force

May 16, 2018

"These new proposals would greatly strengthen New York’s short- and long-term strategies,” said Senator O’Mara.