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.

Senate begins hearings today on Governor Cuomo's action to allow parolees to vote: Watch live beginning at Noon

October 1, 2018

Senator O'Mara solicits testimony at today's hearing.

Leading small business group gives O'Mara high rating on Legislative Scorecard

September 26, 2018

“I take great pride in being a strong and steady voice in the state Legislature for our small, independent businessmen and businesswomen," said Senator O'Mara.

Unshackle Upstate gives O'Mara highest grade among state senators: 2017-18 legislative scorecard rates commitment to Upstate manufacturing, tax cuts, mandate relief, regulatory reform

September 25, 2018

"I am proud to be one-hundred percent behind this fight to keep state government’s attention focused on efforts to turn around the Upstate economy, create jobs, cut taxes, enact meaningful mandate relief and regulatory reform, revitalize manufacturing, and strengthen our local economies and communities,” said Senator O'Mara.

Area counties in line for homeland security grants: O’Mara says funding supports local first responders

September 17, 2018

“Emergency preparedness, response, and recovery are fundamental government responsibilities,” said Senator O'Mara.