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's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of August 14, 2017 ~ 'Becoming the leader in hemp production'

August 14, 2017

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

O’Mara and Palmesano: Watkins Glen revitalization award keeps fueling Southern Tier, Finger Lakes

August 3, 2017

"It’s one of the most exciting weekends of the year with NASCAR’s return to Watkins Glen International, and the village of Watkins Glen is taking an early checkered flag as the recipient of this year’s state DRI award. It's a great victory," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara to young readers: Don't forget online summer reading program

August 1, 2017

Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (far right) recently joined former Steuben County Legislator Pat McAllister (far left) and Addison Public Library Director Lori Patterson at the library's weekly summer reading program.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of July 31, 2017 ~ 'Tick-related diseases: prevention is key'

July 31, 2017

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