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.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of September 23, 2019 ~ 'A tribute to compassion and daily work'

September 23, 2019

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

O’Mara joins colleagues to examine broadband development in upstate, rural New York: Lawmakers look ahead to actions, investments in next legislative session to help accelerate development

September 20, 2019

Senator O’Mara said, “Access to high-speed Internet has become a fundamental need for our citizens, our businesses, our local economies, our first responders, our schools, and the overall success and strength of rural, local communities."

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of September 16, 2019 ~ 'Honoring the heroes of emergency preparedness'

September 16, 2019

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

Local reps urge Cuomo administration to release funding for county boards of elections: State aid to help counties meet the increased costs of early voting not being released

August 28, 2019

"This funding is critical to the ability of the counties we represent, and counties statewide, to address the increased costs associated with early voting and it should be fully distributed, immediately, like the Legislature intended,” the legislators said.