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: Legislation recommended by Senate's Workforce Development Task Force signed into law ~ O’Mara points to CCC welding center in Elmira, new GST BOCES machinist training program as models for future efforts

September 16, 2016

“This new law moves us forward in meeting this critical challenge," said Senator O'Mara, a member of the Senate Task Force on Workforce Development.

O’Mara: New Alstom contract bodes well for Southern Tier's place in nation's transportation future

September 16, 2016

“Simply put, this job creation contract makes a major difference for the future of economic development, and to workers and families across the region," said Senator O'Mara.

O’Mara hosting a free electronics recycling event in Bath on Saturday, September 17th ~ Proceeds from the event will help support ProAction of Steuben and Yates, Inc.

September 16, 2016

"Recycling computer monitors, laptops, televisions, cell phones and other electronics keeps these items out of landfills and lightens our impact on the environment,” said Senator O'Mara, chairman of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.

Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester holding free informational forum on breast cancer screening and breast density on Thursday, September 15, in Bath ~ O’Mara issues reminder to interested participants

September 15, 2016

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Thomas F. O'Mara

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O’Mara: Legislation recommended by Senate's Workforce Development Task Force signed into law ~ O’Mara points to CCC welding center in Elmira, new GST BOCES machinist training program as models for future efforts

O’Mara: New Alstom contract bodes well for Southern Tier's place in nation's transportation future

O’Mara hosting a free electronics recycling event in Bath on Saturday, September 17th ~ Proceeds from the event will help support ProAction of Steuben and Yates, Inc.

Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester holding free informational forum on breast cancer screening and breast density on Thursday, September 15, in Bath ~ O’Mara issues reminder to interested participants

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