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For as long as we remember
Commentary, Opinion
By SEN. TOM O'MARA 
May 25, 2026
From Arlington in our nation’s capital to Woodlawn, Bath, and Romulus here at home -- and at thousands of other veterans’ cemeteries and monuments acr...
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Half-steps on climate law changes won’t fix it
Commentary, Opinion
By SEN. TOM O'MARA 
May 20, 2026
Details on the still-unfinished state budget have been few and far between over the seven weeks now that it has been late, but once Gov. Kathy Hochul ...
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The PROTECT Act equals stronger law and order
Commentary, Opinion
By SEN. TOM O'MARA 
May 6, 2026
New York state continues to hold a tight grip on far too many titles that no other state would want to go anywhere near, especially worst-in-the-natio...
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Should NY ratepayers keep on footing the bill?
Commentary, Opinion
By SEN. TOM O'MARA 
April 7, 2026
Well into the second week without a new state budget in place, we’re continuing the fight to keep attention focused on the No. 1 issue facing many of ...
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Energy costs demand change in energy policies
Commentary, Opinion
By SEN. TOM O'MARA 
March 23, 2026
It’s difficult to pinpoint one single issue, above all others, which must be addressed in the new state budget currently being negotiated by Gov. Kath...
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Local roads are essential in New York
Commentary, Opinion
By SEN. TOM O'MARA 
March 9, 2026
Final negotiations are underway over a new state budget and it’s critical now to continue stressing that this year’s budget must address the right pri...
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Tune in to the state budget adoption process
Commentary, Opinion
By SEN. TOM O'MARA 
January 28, 2026
Budget adoption season is underway at the State Capitol, which means, first and foremost, that joint Senate-Assembly public hearings on Gov. Kathy Hoc...
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Finding out the nuts and bolts of where NY is headed
Commentary, Opinion
By SEN. TOM O'MARA 
January 19, 2026
It’s no surprise that Gov. Kathy Hochul opened last week’s State of the State message to the Legislature with a focus on affordability. “I am proud to...
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Will stage be set for another Albany spending spree?
Commentary, Opinion
By SEN. TOM O'MARA 
January 8, 2026
We will soon be hearing more from Gov. Kathy Hochul on where she intends to take this state in the year ahead. Next week’s State of the State message ...
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