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.

Senator O’Mara and colleagues honor Chemung County native, Dean of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences as 2018 ‘Woman of Distinction’: Kathryn J. Boor honored at Senate's statewide tribute in Albany on Tuesday

May 1, 2018

“Kathryn Boor has earned and deserves this recognition. She exemplifies everything that the Senate’s ‘Woman of Distinction’ tribute honors in public service," said Senator O'Mara. In the above photo on the rostrum in the Senate Chamber, from left to right: Senator O'Mara, Dean Kathryn Boor and her husband, Martin.

Senate approves legislation O'Mara co-sponsors to strengthen response to heroin and opioid crisis: O’Mara, colleagues continue multi-pronged response

May 1, 2018

“Awareness and education, prevention and treatment are fundamental responses. But so are tough laws and law enforcement, especially when it comes to heroin traffickers and dealers,” said Senator O’Mara.

Senator O’Mara Honored with Audubon New York’s William Hoyt Environmental Excellence Award: Recognized for his outstanding work on behalf of environmental protection and natural resource conservation

April 30, 2018

From left to right at Saturday's spring meeting of the Audubon Council of New York State: Don Hall, Chemung Valley Audubon Society; Ana Paula Tavares, Executive Director of Audubon New York; Senator O’Mara; Virginia Stowe, Audubon New York Board Chair; and Marsilia Boyle, Audubon Council Board Chair and Audubon New York Board Member.

Senate approves legislation O'Mara co-sponsors to encourage donations from food industry: Calls for tax credit to grocers, others donating surplus food to food banks

April 30, 2018

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Senator O’Mara and colleagues honor Chemung County native, Dean of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences as 2018 ‘Woman of Distinction’: Kathryn J. Boor honored at Senate's statewide tribute in Albany on Tuesday

Senate approves legislation O'Mara co-sponsors to strengthen response to heroin and opioid crisis: O’Mara, colleagues continue multi-pronged response

Senator O’Mara Honored with Audubon New York’s William Hoyt Environmental Excellence Award: Recognized for his outstanding work on behalf of environmental protection and natural resource conservation

Senate approves legislation O'Mara co-sponsors to encourage donations from food industry: Calls for tax credit to grocers, others donating surplus food to food banks

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