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 welcomes new treatment beds at Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services ~ This year's state budget increased funding to expand recovery, treatment services

July 21, 2016

Senator O'Mara brought the Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction to Yates County earlier this year.

O’Mara: Saturday's Finger Lakes Cheese Festival great chance to support local agriculture, tourism ~ Reflects on own family’s connection to the industry, praises current producers

July 20, 2016

The Finger Lakes Cheese Festival is Saturday, July 23, 2016.

'NY leaders form coalition to get the lead out' ~ Read more in today's Elmira Star-Gazette

July 20, 2016

Senator O'Mara and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo -- joined by educational, environmental and public health advocates -- rally support at the Capitol for legislation to make New York the first state in the nation requiring school drinking water systems to be tested for lead.

O'Mara: Yes, regional police tip lines help fight crime ~ Tip to Chemung County Sheriff's Office led to meth lab-related arrest earlier this week ~ Read and Find Out More

July 20, 2016

regional police tip lines can make a difference in law enforcement's daily fight against meth, heroin and other illegal drug trafficking and criminal activity.