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 says Saturday's 'Drug Take-Back Day' important in the ongoing fight against abuse and addiction, praises local efforts

October 22, 2021

“The abuse of prescription drugs is directly tied to and in many ways responsible for the burgeoning opioid epidemic.

O’Mara continues opposition to proposed new gas tax

October 21, 2021

“The ongoing implementation of these regressive taxes would leave lower- and middle-income families and workers, motorists, truckers, manufacturers and other industries, and seniors among the hardest hit.”

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of October 18, 2021 ~ 'NY's family farms facing yet another state-imposed crisis'

October 18, 2021

O'Mara reminds constituents, community leaders to participate in second round of public hearings on legislative redistricting starting next week

October 15, 2021

We’ll see how that plays out in the weeks and months ahead but here at the start, there is clearly an opportunity for the public to provide input for balanced government,” said O’Mara.