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.

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McDonald’s on North Triphammer Road Celebrates Grand Opening: 20 Jobs Created With Recent Remodel, Including New Customer Service Job Position, 'Guest Experience Leader'

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“McDonald’s is a place we all know and love, so it was a positive experience for the Scouts to meet Courtney as local example of a successful businesswoman. We thank her for her support of the Girl Scouts through this Community Partnership Grant,” said Lisa Scanlon, Girl Scout Troop 40855 Leader.

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"It's incredibly important to do anything and everything we can to complement and support the efforts of local law enforcement and other community leaders to combat prescription drug abuse," said Senator O'Mara.

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July 10, 2018

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Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of July 16, 2018 ~ 'New law helps prevent first-time drug use'

McDonald’s on North Triphammer Road Celebrates Grand Opening: 20 Jobs Created With Recent Remodel, Including New Customer Service Job Position, 'Guest Experience Leader'

'Drug Take Back Act' signed into law to establish industry-funded program for the proper collection and disposal of their products

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of July 9, 2018 ~ 'This summer, stay aware of HABs'

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