State Senator Thomas F. O'Mara (NY)
Recent News About State Senator Thomas F. O'Mara (NY)
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Senator O'Mara criticizes current NY state policies on energy mandates and COVID-19 response
Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies. Stop back every Monday for Senator O'Mara's latest column.
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Senator O'Mara reflects on America's resilience ahead of Patriot Day
Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies. Stop back every Monday for Senator O'Mara's latest column.
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Senator O'Mara discusses electric school bus mandate on WHCU Radio
Senator O'Mara joined WHCU Radio's Joe Salzone on the September 9 "Newsmaker" interview to discuss the state mandate enacted by Governor Hochul and the Democrat-led State Legislature requiring local school districts to transition to all-electric school bus fleets beginning in 2027.
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New York Senator critiques state’s clean energy plans ahead of summit
Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies. This week, he discusses the upcoming "Future Energy Economy Summit" in Syracuse convened by Governor Kathy Hochul.
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Commitment to recovery emphasized on Labor Day
Labor Day has always been a meaningful day of tribute across this region, which has long honored a deep-rooted respect for many of the foundations of this nation: agriculture and craftsmanship, manufacturing and small business, tourism and hospitality, outdoors and recreation, education and health care, as well as research and development, and technology.
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Senator O’Mara calls for comprehensive reforms amid rising living costs
Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies. This week, he addresses affordability in New York State.
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Senate GOP unveils legislative package addressing affordable clean energy solutions
State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) joined Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt and members of the Senate Republican Conference to introduce the “Creating Lasting Affordable Energy for New York,” a legislative package aimed at ensuring a clean, affordable energy future for New Yorkers.
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Senator O’Mara discusses regional recovery efforts after Hurricane Debby
Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies. This week, "We are all in it together during times of crisis."
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Senator criticizes costly COVID-19 response review
Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies. This week’s column is titled "A failure to address accountability, justice, and preparedness."
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Officials assess damage in South Canisteo following severe storms
As residents of South Canisteo worked to recover from recent storm damage, officials from various levels of government visited the region to assess the situation and offer assistance.
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Senator O’Mara criticizes proposed cuts to infrastructure funding amid rising construction costs
Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies. Stop back every Monday for Senator O'Mara's latest column.
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Doubts rise over New York’s ambitious climate mandates
Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies. Stop back every Monday for Senator O'Mara's latest column.
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Senator O'Mara addresses ongoing concerns about affordability in weekly column
Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies. Stop back every Monday for Senator O'Mara's latest column.
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Senator O'Mara honors Persian Gulf war vet Merle John Tobias
During the annual meeting of the Allegany County Board of Legislators at the Allegany County Fair, State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) honored Merle John Tobias, a Hornell native and Alfred State College graduate. Tobias was selected earlier this year as O’Mara’s 2024 inductee into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame.
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Coworking space opens in downtown Watkins Glen under revitalization initiative
Watkins Glen, N.Y., July 17—The Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development, the Watkins Glen Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Local Planning Committee, and the FLX Gateway Community Development Corporation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the completion of FLX Works, a coworking space located at 216 N Franklin Street in downtown Watkins Glen. The event was attended by representatives from New York State, the State Senate, Assembly, U.S. Congress, and Village of Watkins Glen officials.
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Senator O'Mara calls for reevaluation of NY’s all-electric school bus mandate
Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies. Stop back every Monday for Senator O'Mara's latest column.
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New York reconsiders timeline for clean energy mandates amid feasibility concerns
Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies. This week, "NYS signals it might be going too fast on energy mandates."
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Senator O'Mara discusses bail reform on WHCU Radio
Senator O'Mara joined WHCU Radio's Joe Salzone on the July 8th "Newsmaker" interview to provide an update on New York State's controversial bail reform law enacted in 2019, and the outlook for how the law's failures might (or might not) be addressed by Governor Hochul and the Legislature's Democrat majorities. Listen HERE.
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Southern Tier and Finger Lakes prepare for Fourth of July celebrations
Residents and families of the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions are preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July. The holiday marks the kickoff to the summer season, filled with various activities and events.
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Empire Center criticizes $4M NY pandemic response report
Senator O'Mara offers his weekly perspective on many of the key challenges and issues facing the Legislature, as well as on legislative actions, local initiatives, state programs and policies. This week’s column is titled "Four million dollars later and still no answers."