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 May 6, 2019 ~ 'What in the name of justice is going on?'

May 5, 2019

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

O’Mara, Palmesano salute Corning native at Capitol during Legislature's ‘West Point Day’ celebration: State legislators annually pay tribute to nation’s oldest, continuously operating military post

May 1, 2019

Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano welcomed West Point Cadet Lili Ruland of Corning to the State Capitol.

O’Mara and Palmesano welcome Watkins Glen high school students to the Capitol

May 1, 2019

In a joint statement, Senator O’Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano said, “We appreciated this opportunity to spend some time with these impressive young men and women, and to hear about their interest in government and the political process.

O’Mara promotes 'Justice Agenda' for crime victims

April 30, 2019

“Governor Cuomo’s Parole Board is releasing cop killers. Democratic senators are pushing legislation to grant parole hearings to dangerous inmates sentenced to life without parole. It is a dangerous and disturbing habit of favoring cop killers and other violent criminals over crime victims and their families and loved ones," Senator O'Mara said.