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, Palmesano: Increased broadband investment critical to Upstate, rural New York communities

March 1, 2018

"We have worked to ensure that Upstate New York is not left behind under this initiative. There are some incredible local efforts underway, including the Southern Tier Network, making great strides to expand and improve our regional access," said Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano.

Senate's Women's History Month exhibit pays tribute to Elmira native, astronaut Eileen Collins; Tompkins County native Susan E. Hall also honored as one of New York’s first Civil War nurses

March 1, 2018

“Eileen Collins is an American hero, one of our nation’s most distinguished citizens, and we’re extremely proud of her as a native of Elmira and New York State. It’s a remarkable career and an inspirational life,” said Senator O’Mara.

O’Mara welcomes Industrial Hemp Forum at Cornell on Wednesday: O'Mara has helped spearhead laws to spark growth of new industry regionally and statewide (UPDATED)

February 26, 2018

"We're moving forward to ensure that the development and growth of the industrial hemp industry will provide valuable new economic opportunities and a competitive edge for Southern Tier and Finger Lakes farmers and agribusinesses," said Senator O'Mara, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.

The Legislature concludes its hearings on Governor Cuomo's proposed 2018-19 state budget on Tuesday with a look at Environmental Conservation: Read and watch more live beginning at 10:00 a.m.

February 26, 2018

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Thomas F. O'Mara

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O’Mara, Palmesano: Increased broadband investment critical to Upstate, rural New York communities

Senate's Women's History Month exhibit pays tribute to Elmira native, astronaut Eileen Collins; Tompkins County native Susan E. Hall also honored as one of New York’s first Civil War nurses

O’Mara welcomes Industrial Hemp Forum at Cornell on Wednesday: O'Mara has helped spearhead laws to spark growth of new industry regionally and statewide (UPDATED)

The Legislature concludes its hearings on Governor Cuomo's proposed 2018-19 state budget on Tuesday with a look at Environmental Conservation: Read and watch more live beginning at 10:00 a.m.

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