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 and Palmesano help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Schuyler County Farm Bureau

July 20, 2017

"We appreciate every opportunity to recognize the milestones of the organizations and institutions making such a difference throughout our communities," said Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano.

O’Mara and Palmesano visit Addison Public Library summer reading program, promote importance of summer reading and praise local libraries

July 19, 2017

From left to right: Assemblyman Palmesano, Senator O'Mara, and former Steuben County Legislator Pat McAllister join the Addison Public Library summer reading program on Thursday, July 13.

Listen to Senator O'Mara on WLEA's 'Top Story' interview with Brian O'Neil

July 18, 2017

Senator O'Mara discussed several topics on a recent interview with WLEA's Brian O'Neil.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of July 17, 2017 ~ 'Keep up the fight against invasive species'

July 18, 2017

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