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.

Local, state and federal agencies issue safety reminders as temperatures plunge below zero

January 30, 2019

Temperatures are expected to plunge well below zero this weekend.

O’Mara opposes ongoing erosion of Second Amendment rights in New York State

January 29, 2019

“Local, grassroots opposition to the SAFE Act and other overreaching and unnecessary gun control actions in New York State remains as strong as ever," said Senator O'Mara.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of January 28, 2019 ~ 'Hold on to your wallets, New York'

January 28, 2019

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

Upstate localities, farmers put at risk under governor's proposed budget: O'Mara warns that Cuomo cuts leave ongoing state support up in the air

January 25, 2019

O’Mara said, “Senate Republicans will continue to stand up and speak out for our towns and villages, and farmers and the entire agricultural industry. We will continue to oppose any state government actions that put them at risk.