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 and Palmesano call for statewide public hearings on 'Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act': In a letter to legislative leaders, they say legislation would wipe out many family farms and farm communities

March 15, 2019

“The misguided and misrepresented 'Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act' poses an extreme action at a time of already severe economic struggle for New York State farmers," said Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano.

O’Mara receives ‘State Legislative Award’ from CropLife America for leadership on agricultural and environmental issues

March 14, 2019

From left to right: CropLife America Government Relations Director Riley Titius, CropLife America State Representative Barbara Ahern, and Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara: Here we go (again), higher taxes and too much spending in Senate Democratic one-house budget resolution

March 13, 2019

"We cannot risk taxing, spending, regulating, and mandating New Yorkers to death, but here we go,” said Senator O’Mara.

REMINDER: Nomination process underway for Senate's 22nd Annual ‘Women of Distinction’ tribute recognizing women making a difference locally

March 13, 2019

Senator O'Mara and 2018 "Woman of Distinction" Kathryn J. Boor, Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University.