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's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of April 24, 2023 -- 'Is there a place for common sense in this government?"

April 24, 2023

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

O’Mara reminds area residents of ‘Recruit NY’ weekend on April 22-23: Statewide campaign focuses on challenge of recruiting volunteer firefighters

April 21, 2023

“We can’t risk the decline of our local volunteer fire departments,” said Senator O’Mara.

O’Mara: Saturday's ‘National Drug Take Back Day’ important in the fight against abuse and addiction

April 21, 2023

“It’s incredibly important that our local law enforcement leaders continue to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' -- for the week of April 17, 2023 -- 'New York government only knows how to spend'

April 17, 2023

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