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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of December 19, 2016 ~ 'Last minute shopping? Remember 'Shop Small'

December 20, 2016

New York State Capitol

O’Mara applauds approval of new law to support state veterans' homes: Nearly half of state veterans are 65 or older

December 15, 2016

“Our veterans deserve the care they have earned, which many elderly veterans receive through the statewide veterans' home system," said Senator O'Mara.

New state funding assists wastewater infrastructure needs in 10 New York communities, including Chemung County

December 14, 2016

"I appreciate and commend the state Department of Environmental Conservation's ongoing cooperation and efforts to develop this notification system, and administer this first-in-the-state grant program to assist municipalities," said Senator O'Mara, chairman of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.

New York celebrates growth of farm distilleries on second anniversary of the 'Craft New York Act'

December 14, 2016

"It’s been a bipartisan effort to recognize a vibrant industry and take an important step toward solidifying the state’s commitment to helping it grow, create more and more jobs, and strengthen other key industries," said Senator O'Mara, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.

Another tragic consequence of this crisis: 'Surge in drug affected newborns driven by rural opioid use'

December 13, 2016

Senator O'Mara serves as a member of the Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction.