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

Thomas F. O'Mara

December 13, 2016

Combating Heroin and Opioid Addiction

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

Yet another tragic consequence of the crisis of heroin and opioid use and addiction, "Surge in drug-affected newborns driven by rural opioid abuse"

O’Mara blasts governor on Southport closure: Criticizes abrupt decision and lack of local input

November 8, 2021

“Despite the recent trend of lowering prison population, we have not seen a correlating reduction of violence within the prisons. We read weekly of violent assaults by inmates on staff and other inmates occurring at Elmira Correctional Facility. We need to focus on safer prisons. The lower prison population should be capitalized on to spread inmates out for greater safety within the system as a whole,” Senator O'Mara said.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of November 1, 2021 ~ 'Never tire in honoring America's heroes'

November 8, 2021

Senator O'Mara shares his weekly perspective on issues facing New York State government.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of November 1, 2021 ~ 'An unending search for new taxes to fuel an impractical agenda'

November 1, 2021

Senator O'Mara shares his weekly perspective on issues facing New York State government.

NYS SEEKING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON STEUBEN COUNTY FLOODING: Part of ongoing effort to secure federal assistance

October 28, 2021

the state has established a new online form that residents can fill out and submit to assist New York’s efforts to appeal a recent decision by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) denying Individual Assistance to flooding victims.