Statement from Senator O'Mara on the strike at the Elmira Correctional Facility

Thomas F. O'Mara

February 17, 2025

correctional officers

Senator O'Mara

"New York State's correctional system is clearly in crisis," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara blasts new proposed gas tax: Joins opposition to legislation that could raise state gas tax by 55 cents

April 27, 2021

"The ink on the new state budget is barely dry and the Democrats are already eyeing their next tax hike opportunities

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of April 26, 2021 ~ 'Local roads are essential'

April 26, 2021

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

Senator O'Mara joins WCNY's 'The Capitol Pressroom' to discuss the State Legislature's failure to rescind Governor Cuomo's emergency pandemic powers (LISTEN)

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he state Senate Republican Conference have advanced over 30 legislative amendments to the Senate floor to achieve a straight-out repeal

O’Mara says inmate attacks at Elmira Correctional Facility signal need to address prison violence, not keep taking actions that put officers at greater risk

April 22, 2021

"These series of attacks inside the Elmira Correctional Facility should serve as a stark reminder that steps are needed to better protect corrections officers, prison staff, inmates themselves, and the overall safety and security within the walls of our prisons," said Senator O'Mara.