Statement from Senator O'Mara on the strike at the Elmira Correctional Facility

Thomas F. O'Mara

February 17, 2025

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Senator O'Mara

"New York State's correctional system is clearly in crisis," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara, Palmesano continue to sponsor ‘Student Journalist Free Speech Act’ and praise Corning-Painted Post students for initiating the legislation and bringing issue to the attention of the State Legislature (UPDATED, May 1)

April 30, 2019

Senator O'Mara voices his support at today's news conference for the Student Journalists Free Speech Act.

REMINDER: 8th Annual ‘I Love My Park Day’ on May 4: Volunteer opportunities available to help beautify local parks, trails

April 30, 2019

“New York can boast of one of America’s outstanding systems of state parks, including a network of historic sites, parks and trails throughout the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions that is second to none,” said Senator O’Mara.

Statement from Senator O'Mara on the cancellation of Woodstock 50

April 29, 2019

"Woodstock 50 would have been a historic show and a huge boon to the region economically,” said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara reminds area residents of upcoming ‘RECRUIT NY’ initiative on April 27-28: Statewide campaign focuses on challenge of recruiting volunteer firefighters

April 22, 2019

"The challenge of recruiting volunteer firefighters and EMTs, especially in our rural, upstate communities, deserves all of the attention it gets," said Senator O'Mara.