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.

Regional lawmakers again urge Governor Hochul to provide state flood relief aid to Steuben County flood victims: FEMA denies Hochul appeal on Individual Assistance, local lawmakers urge state to step in

January 19, 2022

Consequently – especially in light of FEMA’s continued denial of Individual Assistance -- we once again urge you to immediately make direct state aid and other assistance available to individual homeowners, businesses, farms, and the municipalities themselves.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of January 17, 2022 ~ 'Take Back New York sets the stage for 2022'

January 17, 2022

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

O’Mara rejects replenishment of fund to make taxpayer-financed payments to undocumented immigrants: Following reports of fraud in the program, O’Mara urges reevaluation

January 12, 2022

It stood out as one of the primary examples of the Albany Democrat giveaway that keeps getting higher and higher, more and more out of control, and going far beyond any reasonable sense of fairness, responsibility, or sustainability for hard-working, taxpaying citizens.

O’Mara, Senate and Assembly GOP push comprehensive public safety agenda: Seek to counter pro-criminal, anti-police policies being pushed and enacted by Albany Democrats

January 11, 2022

They have emboldened the criminal element throughout this state through failed bail reform, lenient parole policies, an out-of-control Parole Board, cowing to the ‘defund the police’ movement, and an overall careless approach to criminal justice.”