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 February 18, 2019 ~ 'A higher minimum wage for prisoners?'

February 19, 2019

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

O’Mara launches online ‘Join The Fight’ petition to oppose minimum wage increase for state prisoners

February 14, 2019

Senator O’Mara is encouraging Southern Tier and Finger Lakes residents who oppose the legislation to sign his online petition.

Reed, O’Mara and Palmesano urge Finger Lakes Health to save mental health unit in Penn Yan: This week’s shutdown at Soldiers & Sailors Hospital sounds the alarm among government reps, mental health providers and advocates

February 13, 2019

The area representatives fear that the lack of conveniently accessible, affordable, efficient, and cost-effective mental health care will worsen what they already believe is a mental health crisis in Yates County and the surrounding area.

O’Mara to Governor Cuomo and legislative leaders: Restore critical funding for upstate localities

February 11, 2019

"Senate Republicans will continue to stand up and speak out for our municipalities and local taxpayers. We will continue to oppose any state government actions that put them at risk," said Senator O'Mara.