Senator O’Mara questions the state’s top homeland security official on New York’s migrant crisis

Thomas F. O'Mara

January 25, 2024

Senator O'Mara

Senator O'Mara asked for updates on New York's migrant crisis at today's legislative hearing on Governor Hochul's 2024-25 proposed state budget for public protection.

Albany, N.Y., January 25—At today’s legislative hearing on Governor Hochul's 2024-2025 proposed Executive Budget, state Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) questioned New York's top homeland security official on New York’s ever-growing migrant crisis. 

Senator O’Mara, who serves as the Ranking Member on the Senate Finance Committee, asked for updates on what it’s costing taxpayers to provide services to migrants, security at migrant shelters, the overall impact on quality of life for affected communities, and New York’s long-term planning for addressing the crisis.

Watch the exchange HERE.