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: State aid supports water quality conservation on area farms: Praises long-standing partnership between local farmers and conservation districts

March 17, 2021

“These are wise state investments to keep our farmers competitive and, at the same time, protect our natural resources for the long run and strengthen local economies,” said O’Mara, former chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee and member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of March 15, 2021 ~ 'A critically important budget for future generations'

March 15, 2021

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

O’Mara, Weik highlight Senate GOP priorities for American Rescue Plan funding: Opportunity to reject tax hikes, make critical investments

March 12, 2021

By using this Federal funding wisely and in a fiscally responsible manner, we can overcome the major challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, strengthen our economy, and protect New Yorkers from wasteful, unnecessary spending and additional tax burdens.”

O’Mara, GOP colleagues move to repeal Cuomo's mandate prohibiting sale of alcoholic beverages without food

March 10, 2021

It didn’t make sense at the time, it was quickly reduced to a laughingstock of these public health orders, and it needs to be repealed.”