State Senator Thomas F. O'Mara (NY)
Recent News About State Senator Thomas F. O'Mara (NY)
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Senate Republicans and Business Leaders Oppose 'NY Heat Act'
State Senator Tom O’Mara and Senate Republicans, along with business and labor leaders, have come together to voice their strong opposition to the recently approved "New York Heat Act." Senator O’Mara emphasized his concerns about the potential impacts of the legislation, stating, "The New York Heat Act is a disaster on the horizon for the vast majority of middle-class ratepayers." He criticized the Albany Democrats for imposing unaffordable clean energy mandates without considering their affordability or feasibility.Daniel Ortega, Executive Director of New Yorkers for...
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Gruesome crime highlights failed bail reform in New York
Senator Anthony Palumbo from Long Island expressed his disbelief and concern over the recent case of dismembered body parts being found in Suffolk County, where suspects were released without bail. He criticized the Democrats in Albany for their policies that prioritize criminals over public safety.Senator Palumbo has introduced legislation to allow judges to keep dangerous criminals in jail, emphasizing the need to address the broken bail system in New York State. He and other Republican lawmakers advocate for a complete overhaul of the failed bail reform to ensure the...
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Irish Luck and Well Wishes on St. Patrick's Day
"Happy St. Patrick's Day to all of you here at home across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions, and everywhere! My very best wishes ☘️"Today, on St. Patrick's Day, a day synonymous with Irish culture and celebration, people around the world are coming together to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland. The spirit of the Irish is in the air, as communities gather to commemorate this festive occasion.As one famous saying goes, "If you’re enough lucky to be Irish... You’re lucky enough!" This sentiment captures the essence of the day, where being Irish is a source of...
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O’Mara: Senate Democrat ‘one-house’ budget just another tax-and-spend disaster for taxpayers
Albany, N.Y., March 14—State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats), the Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, expressed strong criticism towards the "one-house" budget resolution proposed by the Senate Democrat majority. O’Mara warned that the budget, which proposes billions of dollars in new state spending, is "unsustainable and unwarranted" and will have negative effects on the state's economy and its residents.During the Senate debate, Senator O’Mara highlighted that the Senate Democrats are pushing for a budget significantly higher than the one proposed by...
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Senator O'Mara Discusses Budget Resolutions and State Priorities on WHCU Radio
Senator O'Mara joined WHCU Radio's Joe Salzone on this morning's 'Newsmaker' interview to discuss this week's release of "one-house budget resolutions" and upcoming negotiations over a final 2024-2025 New York State budget.During today's discussion, Senator O'Mara highlighted challenges and priorities for the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions, including the restoration of Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed cuts in state aid to local schools, and the need to delay the administration's all-electric school bus mandate.