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 proposes amendment to expand tax relief for small businesses and farmers: Points to latest study showing NY’s tax burden the highest in the nation

March 7, 2019

“Studies continue to recognize New York as the state with the highest tax burden in the nation," said Senator O'Mara.

State legislators and local leaders: Local roads and bridges need greater state investment (UPDATED)

March 6, 2019

Senator O'Mara, Assemblyman Palmesano and their legislative colleagues joined over 600 local highway superintendents and highway department employees for this year's “Local Roads Matter” advocacy campaign.

O’Mara joins legislative colleagues to ‘Talk Ticks’ and highlight urgency of continued state investment to stop the spread of Lyme and Tick-borne diseases

March 5, 2019

"Much more needs to be done, particularly in the areas of reporting, testing and treatment, and education and awareness,” said Senator O’Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of March 4, 2019 ~ 'After Amazon, reopening the door to new jobs'

March 4, 2019

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Thomas F. O'Mara

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O’Mara proposes amendment to expand tax relief for small businesses and farmers: Points to latest study showing NY’s tax burden the highest in the nation

State legislators and local leaders: Local roads and bridges need greater state investment (UPDATED)

O’Mara joins legislative colleagues to ‘Talk Ticks’ and highlight urgency of continued state investment to stop the spread of Lyme and Tick-borne diseases

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of March 4, 2019 ~ 'After Amazon, reopening the door to new jobs'

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