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.

National Invasive Species Awareness Week, February 25-March 3, 2019: Senator O'Mara has spearheaded prevention initiatives, read more

February 27, 2019

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of February 25, 2019 ~ 'Another wrecking ball aimed at upstate'

February 26, 2019

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

O’Mara strongly opposes legislation banning gun raffles, calls it 'state government at its intrusive and overreaching worst'

February 22, 2019

“These popular, successful, and safe fundraisers have long been held by fire departments, police clubs, and other groups across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions, and throughout New York State. They are used to help raise funds to purchase badly needed equipment for volunteer firefighters, assist vital community charities, and provide scholarships to outstanding area students, among many other admirable initiatives,” Senator O’Mara said.

O’Mara denounces Cuomo plan to restore state aid by shifting cost to counties: Calls it state government ‘out of touch and out of control’

February 19, 2019

"This is state government out of touch and out of control," said Senator O'Mara.