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's legislation creating an ‘Upstate Transit Funding Board’ delivered to governor: Legislation to ensure long-term viability of public transit systems has been an O’Mara priority for several years

November 22, 2016

“We need to take steps to ensure the long-term operation and viability of public transportation systems throughout the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions, and across upstate New York,” said Senator O’Mara, a member of the Senate Transportation Committee, as well as the joint, bipartisan Commission on Rural Resources.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of November 21, 2016 ~ 'The essence of community outreach and partnership'

November 21, 2016

As Opening Day of deer season approaches, O'Mara issues reminder on Venison Donation Coalition: Bath-based coalition has provided over 4 million meals for those in need

November 16, 2016

"Hunters have certainly answered the call and their generosity has been overwhelming," said Senator O'Mara, chairman of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.

New law encourages the expansion of "homebrew" beer, wine and cider-making in New York State

November 15, 2016

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O’Mara's legislation creating an ‘Upstate Transit Funding Board’ delivered to governor: Legislation to ensure long-term viability of public transit systems has been an O’Mara priority for several years

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of November 21, 2016 ~ 'The essence of community outreach and partnership'

As Opening Day of deer season approaches, O'Mara issues reminder on Venison Donation Coalition: Bath-based coalition has provided over 4 million meals for those in need

New law encourages the expansion of "homebrew" beer, wine and cider-making in New York State

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