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"

Senator O'Mara welcomes NYS Dairy Princess Hailey Pipher of Chemung County to the State Capitol

March 5, 2018

From left to right: Gina Blakemore and her daughter, Sydney, of the Chemung County Dairy Princess Program, Senator O'Mara, NYS Dairy Princess Hailey Pipher, Melissa Bower of the Chemung County Farm Bureau, and Chemung County Farm Bureau President Ashur Terwilliger.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of March 5, 2018 ~ 'The impact of invasive species is staggering'

March 5, 2018

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

O’Mara, Palmesano: Increased broadband investment critical to Upstate, rural New York communities

March 1, 2018

"We have worked to ensure that Upstate New York is not left behind under this initiative. There are some incredible local efforts underway, including the Southern Tier Network, making great strides to expand and improve our regional access," said Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano.

Senate's Women's History Month exhibit pays tribute to Elmira native, astronaut Eileen Collins; Tompkins County native Susan E. Hall also honored as one of New York’s first Civil War nurses

March 1, 2018

“Eileen Collins is an American hero, one of our nation’s most distinguished citizens, and we’re extremely proud of her as a native of Elmira and New York State. It’s a remarkable career and an inspirational life,” said Senator O’Mara.