DRUG TIP LINE

Thomas F. O'Mara

September 22, 2014

It's been a constant topic on these pages over the past several years: the resurgence of meth across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions.

Meth's rise has been accompanied more recently by a resurgence of heroin abuse.

We've stressed that it's going to take a multi-pronged approach to combat the spread of these drugs, one that includes tougher laws and law enforcement, prevention and treatment, and, equally important, heightened community awareness and education.

Most recently, for example, the Steuben County Drug Tip Line led to another meth lab bust.

O’MARA: TIME TO REIN IN CUOMO’S EXECUTIVE POWERS: End ‘government by executive order’ and restore legislative checks and balances

May 28, 2020

"The dangers and shortcomings of government by executive decision making only have become clear. A legislative process without checks and balances can go too far and fail to be effective," said Senator O'Mara.

O'Mara, Palmesano and Friend call on Cuomo administration to release funding for local road and bridge work: Warn that a prolonged slowdown on local road and bridge projects will have severe economic consequences and lead to job losses

May 27, 2020

"We do not believe New York State can afford to risk the consequences of a further prolonged slowdown in local road and bridge work,” the area lawmakers wrote.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of May 25, 2020 ~ 'We will honor Memorial Day'

May 25, 2020

It may be different in so many ways at this moment of observance -- but the spirit of this salute will endure and remain strong for the future.

O’Mara, colleagues call on Cuomo to take responsibility for COVID-19 nursing home crisis: Local homes and caregivers are ‘overburdened, overwhelmed, and under pressure’

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O’MARA: TIME TO REIN IN CUOMO’S EXECUTIVE POWERS: End ‘government by executive order’ and restore legislative checks and balances

O'Mara, Palmesano and Friend call on Cuomo administration to release funding for local road and bridge work: Warn that a prolonged slowdown on local road and bridge projects will have severe economic consequences and lead to job losses

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of May 25, 2020 ~ 'We will honor Memorial Day'

O’Mara, colleagues call on Cuomo to take responsibility for COVID-19 nursing home crisis: Local homes and caregivers are ‘overburdened, overwhelmed, and under pressure’

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