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.

FIFTH-GRADE STUDENTS FROM ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL IN PENN YAN VISIT ALBANY: Tour the Capitol building with O’Mara and Palmesano

June 8, 2019

St. Michael School

O’Mara, Palmesano welcome Odessa-Montour High School wrestling champion to the Capitol: Dylan Houseknecht captured state championship earlier this year

June 5, 2019

In the photo above in the Assembly Chamber on Tuesday, June 4, from left to right: Chris Houseknecht (Dylan’s father), Senator O’Mara, Dylan Houseknecht, Assemblyman Palmesano, Scott Houseknecht (Dylan’s grandfather), and Coach Dan Batchelder.

O’Mara blasts move to issue driver's licenses to illegal immigrants: Says New York State becoming a haven for lawbreakers and putting law-abiding citizens at risk

June 5, 2019

Senator O’Mara strongly opposes legislation to allow the state to issue driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants.

Area lawmakers sponsor resolution paying tribute to Corning track and field champion Lindsey Butler: Corning-Painted Post senior runner captured state championship earlier this year

May 30, 2019

On the track at the Corning-Painted Post High School on Tuesday, May 28, from left to right in the center of the front row, Assemblyman Palmesano, Lindsey Butler, Senator O’Mara, and Head Track and Field Coach Joe Melanson are joined by Lindsey’s track and field teammates.