Modern Crime Fighting

Thomas F. O'Mara

August 2, 2012

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on August 1 that "the groundbreaking law expanding New York State's DNA databank by requiring anyone convicted of any felony or Penal Law misdemeanor to provide a DNA sample is now effective."

That's great news.

The State Legislature gave final approval to the expansion and it was signed into law by the governor earlier this year.

The expansion of the state's DNA databank is a move that law enforcement leaders locally and across New York State have called an essential modern-day crime-fighting tool.

O’Mara promotes 'Justice Agenda' for crime victims

April 30, 2019

“Governor Cuomo’s Parole Board is releasing cop killers. Democratic senators are pushing legislation to grant parole hearings to dangerous inmates sentenced to life without parole. It is a dangerous and disturbing habit of favoring cop killers and other violent criminals over crime victims and their families and loved ones," Senator O'Mara said.

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.